Shh… What Was That Noise? Identifying Sound Decibels

GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson,students will learn about sound waves and investigate their homes and schools to determine noise levels. They will measure levels of sound in various places and then solve a problem using what they have learned. This lesson includes strategies for diverselearners (ELLs).
Author: 
Heather Moll
Grade Range: 
8
Duration: 
2 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
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Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
application/pdf iconVocabulary Test
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
4: The physical and human characteristics of places
14: How human actions modify the physical environment