Summary
Join Henry and his friends on a 'sound safari' around their neighborhood. Close your eyes to hear better, then chart everything you hear -- a hands-on lesson in listening and collecting data.
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Ages 5+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Kids listen closely to their neighborhood and chart every sound they can find.
- Why does closing your eyes help you hear better?
- What makes a sound in the first place?
- What kinds of sounds did the kids add to their chart?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: sound, vibration, chart.
Try it: Close your eyes for one minute and list every sound you hear. Which was loudest?