Education Resources

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The following sound resources and activities can be used in parks and schools to educate students and people of all ages on soundscapes. For introductory materials on the Natural Sounds Program, visit our Additional Information page.

Young Sound Seekers Curriculum

Young Sound Seekers offers a collection of listening activity lessons that promote the value of natural and cultural soundscapes―for human wellness, wildlife communication, habitat health, and storytelling. Through sensory learning, these lessons give educators and park interpreters a deeper understanding of how listening can impart information about diverse habitats, cultural history of local lands, and how ecology and health are influenced by sound.
Click below to visit the universally-designed activity lessons –Great for a wider audience including those with accessibility needs and sensory sensitivities.

Lesson 1: Listen Pair Share
Participants will learn to perceive layers and distinguish components of the soundscape around them, while focusing attention completely on the task of listening.
Lesson 2: Good Vibes
Participants will be introduced to qualities of sound that affect the health of all living beings, such as the stressors of noise pollution, and the benefits of a balanced soundscape.
Lesson 3: Echoes from the Past
Participants will explore the natural and cultural history of their location and contemplate the evolution of local sounds.
Lessons 4-10: Coming Soon

Soundscape Curriculum

Powerful World of Sound Curriculum [1,348 KB PDF]

Soundscape Activities

Soundscape Interpretive Programs Used in Parks

Last updated: September 9, 2024

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