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Sound Projectpore

Sound map project musc eso 1.

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Project

Sound map
How do we measure noise and limit noise levels?

Project overview
‘Ambient noise’ refers to the unpleasant sounds we are all exposed to that are generated by human
activity. This includes exposure to both unwelcome sounds, like traffic noise, and to sounds that are
produced intentionally, like music played at full blast. Whatever the source, noise is a serious
environmental problem because it causes discomfort and can have adverse health effects resulting
from added stress, loss of concentration, and sleep disturbances.

Working on this project will help you:

Become more aware of the noise around you and the differences between them.

Learn about some of the negative effects of noise on the human body and nervous system, and
how to protect yourself.

How to successfully complete this project?


To do your best on this project, you must:

Identify the noises and sounds around us.


Examine the source of these sounds and measure their intensity.
Propose measures to reduce our exposure to noise.

The final product


The final product consists of a sound map of the school with a graphic representation of noise levels in
each area and a proposal with concrete measures to improve the acoustic environment in the school.


What will you do?


1. Identify
We will identify the sounds and noises around us and learn the difference between noise as a
physical phenomenon and noise as a concept.
Learn about the harmful effects of noise on the human body and find out how to protect
ourselves.
2. Measure
We will measure noise levels in different areas of the school.
3. Prepare
We will use the measurements taken to create the sound map and draft our conclusions.
4. Present
We will present our sound maps.

The presentation
On the map, use different colours to represent your measurements.

Muted colours (blue, green, light brown) for tolerable sounds (under 45Bb).
Slightly more intense colours (orange, yellow, mustard) for louder sounds, which can be
harmful if exposure is prolonged (50-80Db)
Bright colours (different shades of red) for harmful sound levels (80-100dB)

Next, draw up your conclusions and propose concrete measures that can be adopted to reduce noise
levels in noisier areas.

How will this be graded?


Rubric

Whether or not the presentation fulfils the specific requirements and adequately conveys the
information.
Whether or not you’ve proposed measures to improve noise levels in the school.
Teamwork and behaviour.

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