Dangerous Decibels Program Walk-Through: 1. Introduction
What are Dangerous Decibels?
Second, explain what are Dangerous Decibels. The words “Dangerous Decibels” are introduced when you state the name of the program that you will be teaching. So, the intent of this part of the introduction is to make sure the students gain a general understanding of what a DECIBEL is.
The context is that a DECIBEL is a unit of measurement for sound and is compared to other units of measurement such as pounds (grams) for weight or inches (centimeters) for height.
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.
Advanced Technique:
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.