Once it is clear that a concert can be a dangerous sound level, lead a discussion about which of the strategies they learned would be best to use? Discussion tips are in the script.
When you get to “Protect to Ears”, you then set up the following scenario while they look at the Rock Your World Cards that you passed out: “The music starts. It is LOUD, definitely dangerous sound levels. You pull out your earplugs and your friends look at you like you are crazy! They say- “hey the music is for hearing, not blocking out!” What will you do?”
This activity provides an opportunity to reinforce independent thinking, caring for others and demonstrating leadership skills.
When you are more comfortable and efficient in delivering the Dangerous Decibels program, you can alter this section slightly by asking the students for ideas about other things that are measured and what units of measurement are associated with those measurements. Responses might include things like a “cup” of milk in a recipe, or a “gallon” of gasoline for the car.
If you are a classroom teacher, you might be able to link the units of measurement back to other topics you have been covering the classroom. If this technique is used, the classroom discussion regarding “units of measurements” should be very brief to allow sufficient time to complete all the remaining Dangerous Decibels program modules and activities within their allotted timeframe.