Bleasdale class SOUND explorers 25.02.25

Bleasdale Class had an amazing adventure at Brock Bottom, exploring the sounds of nature and learning all about volume, pitch, and how we hear!

Before the trip, we watched a fascinating video about sound. We learned how our ears work, how vibrations create sound waves, and how pitch changes depending on how fast the waves move. We also discovered how sound gets louder the closer you are to its source.

Excited for our trip, we hopped into the car and van and set off for Brock Bottom. As soon as we arrived, we put on our wellies, ready for some hands-on sound experiments!

First, we used a decibel monitor to measure the sounds around us. We found that the chirping birds and flowing water were around 40 decibels. Then, we had a challenge—who could make the loudest splash? We tested different stones and found that the flattest ones made the biggest, loudest splashes!

Next came the loudest shout contest! Mr. Farnworth gave it his best but only reached 79 decibels. Mr. Blower managed a strong 85 decibels, but the winner was Peyton, who hit 92 decibels with a mighty shout of “Mr. Blower Rules!!!”

As the day went on, we recorded all kinds of different sounds and even experimented with insulation. We wrapped the decibel recorder in a scarf and saw that it made the sound readings quieter!

It was an unforgettable day full of fun, laughter, and learning! We can’t wait for our next adventure!