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Young Sound Seekers Echoes of the Past Educational ActivitySocial Studies · Geography · Grades 6–8Lesson plan

How do a place's sounds change over time? What sounds are intrinsic to a place and time, as opposed to extrinsic sounds? Objective Attendees identify cultural and natural sounds of their location. The activity addresses how sounds influence culture throughout history and uses listening exercises to identify current and past cultural and natural sounds of their location. Background The soundscape changes over time. This is the result of many forces. Geological processes can shape the coastline and mountain ranges. Animal migration can bring new calls and songs. Human technology can introduce ne Duration: 30 Minutes.

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