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In this activity (described on pages 39-42 of PDF), learners make a paper wheel (on pages 57-60 of PDF) that shows them the relative loudness of different sounds. The wheel also describes how long it's safe to listen to that sound without hearing protection. Sounds listed include jackhammers, airplanes, talking, rock concerts, traffic, chainsaws and headphones. The activity also has information about good strategies to protect your hearing, and about the medical details of noice-induced hearing loss. Learners can test their knowledge by playing the associated online interactive linked as a related resource.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Scissors
- Glue or Scotch tape
- Pieces “1” & “2” in Appendix F, pages 57-60 of PDF
- Thumb tacks or brads
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
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Human Senses and Perception
- Hearing
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Human Body
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Sound
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Vibration and Waves
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, OMSI, 2010
Funding Source:
- National Institutes of Health, National Center for Research Resources, "Science Education Partnerships Award", R25 RR15634