8Rock Your World!
Up to this point we have learned:
- How vibrations make sound, and sound has energy
- How we hear, and how loud sounds can damage our hair cells
- There are many things that make dangerous sounds
- 3 easy ways to protect ourselves from dangerous sounds
Now, let’s talk about what YOU would do if you knew you needed to use earplugs, but your friends didn’t think so.
The activity begins by the introducing the story outlined in the Dangerous Decibels Program Guide. The students can fast forward to age 16 years and they get to go to a concert with their friends. The class will have fun suggesting their favorite bands that will be performing at the fictitious concert.
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 Dangerous Decibels Program Guide.
When you get to “Protect Your Ears”, then set up the following scenario while they look at the Rock Your World! cards that you passed out:
This activity provides an opportunity to reinforce independent thinking, caring for others and demonstrating leadership skills.
Rock Your World! Key Points
Tell a STORY, you and your friends are going to an event.Students practice making personal decisions.Lead discussion regarding decision choices. There are no right or wrong answers. Encourage independent thinking, caring for others and becoming a leader.