Dangerous Decibels Program Walk-Through: 1. Introduction
“Introduction” Recap:
Helpful Hints
- Create a “safe” space for students to offer either correct or incorrect answers.
- Be prepared to gently dispel incorrect answers so that the student feels comfortable engaging in the program another time.
- Positively reinforce the value of student participation.
- Establish curiosity and excitement while maintaining classroom control.
- Instill an expectation for respect for you as the educator, their classmates and the materials from the very beginning.
- Communicate with the classroom teacher in advance, regarding classroom rules and student participation expectations.
Key Points
Make a personal connection to the students when introducing yourself.
Hearing loss caused by loud sound is a problem for people of ALL ages.Decibels are a unit of measurement for sound..When sounds are too loud, they can damage your hearing! If it is a very loud sound, just one exposure can damage your ears.When “Protect Your Ears” is mentioned teach the kids that Kleenex, toilet paper, and cotton balls are NOT good ear protection.Being around loud sounds a lot WILL NOT help your ears get used to it..