Curated OER
Silent Stalking
Students simulate predators and prey. In this predators and prey lesson, students analyze adaptive behaviors of both predators and prey. Students role-play animals in a game scenario.
Curated OER
Sense of Sound Lesson
Students listen to the book Sense of Sound and discuss the different things that they can hear. In this sound lesson, students listen to the book, and then close their eyes as the teacher makes different noises and the students guess...
Curated OER
Improving Your Study Habits
In this study habits worksheet, learners observe two pictures and compare the study habits of two students. They answer questions about improving their study habits.
Curated OER
TE Activity: Sound Line
Students investigate the decibel readings of various noises. They determine why high-level readings damage hearing. Students arrange sound from the lowest to highest decibel levels when they written on a piece of paper.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Unconstrained Truth About Constrained Layer Damping
This science fair project shows you how to transform a noisy piece of metal into a sound-muffling constrained-layer damper. You will record the sound of a controlled impact on a piece of metal with a microphone, a computer, and some free...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Chapter 65 Noise Control
This site provides Chapter 65 of the US Code on Public Health and Warfare that discusses noise control. Browse the hyperlinks to read about each section.
Other
Noise: A Hazard for the Fetus and the Newborn
A research paper on the effects of noise pollution on the unborn and the newborn. Prepared by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Know and Learn: Loud and Quiet
A book about sounds that are loud and quiet. Includes audio narration in 19 additional languages with text in English.
Other
Npc: Noise and Its Effects
Research paper delivered at the Administrative Conference of the United States. Covers physical properties, specific types of noise pollution, and their effects. Very comprehensive, easy to use index format.
Other
Noise Pollution Clearninghouse: Noise a Health Problem
Booklet by the Environmental Protection Agency. Covers physical effects on major body systems, as well as emotional impacts. Lengthy, but well indexed.
Other
Noise References in the United States Code
NPC: Links to all Federal Laws related to noise control/pollution.
Other
Quiet Product Design Noise Control for Industrial Equip.
This site discusses the problem associated with industrial noise and machinery-based noise. Explains the issues involved in noise reduction and the establishment of an acoustically pleasant environment.
Other
Data Guru: The Communication Process
This communication tutorial focuses on online communication in which interpretation can lead to conflict.
Mind Tools
Introducation to Communication Skills
This article reveals the purpose of communication: to get your message across to others. This may seem elementary, but the process that involves both the sender of the message and the receiver is complex and can lead to confusion and...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Sound Line
Students learn the decibel reading of various noises and why high-level readings damage hearing. Sound types and decibel readings are written on sheets of paper, and students arrange the sounds from the lowest to highest decibel levels....
Read Works
Read Works: A Loud Concert
[Free Registration/Login Required] Sound waves are discussed in this realistic fiction article. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
Other
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse
THE Noise Pollution website. Large number of links covering a vast amount of information on all aspects of noise pollution.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: How Loud Is Too Loud?
This site examines noise and the various levels of noise in relation to damage to hearing. A chart is provided depicting the decibel level of several common sounds.
Other
Npc: Dictionary of Noise Control
A large dictionary of words and terms related to noise control and pollution. A good starting place and/or excellent reference site.
Other
Npc: Effects of Aircraft Noise and Sonic Booms on Wildlife
A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.
Other
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse: Aviation Noise Effects
Very comprehensive, easily indexed site on the technical, ecological, and physiological effects of aviation noise.
Other
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse: Protective Noise Levels
Condensed and less technical document by the Environmental Protection Agency covering noise pollution in the United States.
Other
Npc: State Noise Statutes and Regulations
Easily navigated site for specific state noise control statutes and regulations.
Other
Npc: Proposed Legislation Noise Control
Proposed legislation up to 2001 covering a variety of noise control issues.