Lady Cecily's Soundbox

Vibrations, frequency, speed of sound & light, microphones, loudspeakers

• The children are shown that sounds are created as the result of vibrations
• Frequency is explained as the number of vibrations each second and is related to how we hear sounds (demonstrated with the use of a signal generator)
• How sound travels through air is illustrated and its speed compared to that of light is shown with particular reference to thunder and lightning
• The basic functions of the microphone and loudspeaker are explained

Range of human hearing, amplitude, how sound travels, telephones, measuring time and distance

• As KS1 but in greater detail…
• Frequency is measured in Hertz and the range of human hearing
• Amplitude is defined and its relation to the amount of energy carried by a wave is demonstrated
• The children are shown how sound travels through air
• The carbon microphone and its use in the telephone is explained
• The children learn that time (or distance) can be measured using the speed of sound

Are you a science teacher? The shows will reinforce your teaching plan, and make you laugh.
Not a science teacher? You can be confident Kinetic shows are solidly based on the National Curriculum for Science, and will also make you laugh.

In preparation you will be emailed a ‘Pre-Show Information Pack’. This includes all the science covered in the show, suggested pre and post show activities and discussions.

You can find more information on our FAQ page.

We will answer any of your science questions both before and after a show. Why not email us one now?

You can provisionally book a show by phoning the office. We can discuss any questions you have and check times and dates.

A Kinetic show costs £360 + VAT (1 performance) or £680 + VAT (2 performances). Most schools don’t have to pay the VAT.

It works out less than £1.75 per head based on 2 performances with 200 children per performance!

We often have special offers, so please ask when you contact us.