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What to do about noise

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Worksheet:
Experiments on noise reduction. Students should see which materials absorb sound well and which do not.

English, Spanish (CREA), German
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2018-03-15
Different materials can be used to absorb sound. The best absorbers are materials like wool or styrofoam; stone slabs do not absorb sound very well. When a house or apartment is being built, carpets are laid on the floor, ceilings have a layer of styrofoam, or sound-absorbent tiles made of compressed cardboard are used.

Information and ideas:
With the help of the experimentation instructions, the students should find out for themselves in an experiment which materials are most suitable for sound absorption. They can work through a list of materials and should come up with their own ideas of insulating materials.

Relevant for teaching:
Noise: causes, effect, protection
Sound/noise measurement and noise reduction
Noise consumption and leisure-time activities
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Experiment
Personal, social and health education (PSHE)
Grade 1 to 4; Grade 5 to 6
Elementary school
Hearing impairment; Lamp; Hearing damage; Hearing impairment; Noise avoidance
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