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Sound: the invention of the microphone

There’s no doubt that microphones are an incredible invention – but no one can agree whose invention it was! This explanation text for year 4 and P5, linking to the topic sound and vibrations and waves, investigates each scientist’s claim to the invention. Was it Emile Berliner, David Edward Hughes or Thomas Edison?

This downloadable reading pack includes:

  • An A3 reading spread for you to print.
  • Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
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Sound: the invention of the microphone

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