Year 4 – Lesson 1 – Recording sounds

Curriculum KS2 Unit Lesson

In this lesson, learners will familiarise themselves with digital devices capable of recording sound and/or playing audio. Learners will identify devices’ inputs (microphone) and outputs (headphones or speakers). Learners will consider ownership and copyright issues relating to the recording of audio.

Learning objectives

To identify that sound can be recorded

  • I can identify the input and output devices used to record and play sound
  • I can use a computer to record audio
  • I can explain that the person who records the sound can say who is allowed to use it

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