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Young Sound Seekers Listen, Pair, ShareSocial Studies · Middle School Social Studies · Grades 6–8Lesson plan

What are the components of a soundscape? How can we learn to listen carefully and talk about different sounds we hear? Objective The group will practice focusing on the sounds around them in the soundscape. They will think about why it’s important to listen for individual layers. During small group conversations, they can sort the sounds into categories. Each small group then shares their thoughts and memories. Background When first learning to discuss sound, people need structure. The design of this activity helps the group develop their active listening skills. They will learn to focus their Duration: 30 Minutes.

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