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Sound Map

Sound Map

Sound - observation - grade 1 - grade 2 - grade 4 - map

Sketching songs, sirens, and other sounds

Introduction

Students will sharpen their observations and interpretations of the environment around them. A sound map helps us become more aware of the sounds in our environment. It's a fun way to record observations and compare environments.

This is a recommended pre-visit activity to Science World at TELUS World of Science.

Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Observe and interpret sounds from their local environment.
  • Classify sounds as natural or artificial.

Entire Activity

Download Sound Map (Activity PDF)

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