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Teaching Activities About Pollution

This collection highlights teaching activities, hands-on lessons, and online simulations we found on the web that can help students learn about pollution . They are created by science educators and partner education organizations. Just as all our original content is free, we only recommend external resources that are free for teachers.

1. Air Particulate Activity

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This activity set is offered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It was created in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Kohala Center via an EPA STAR Grant. Students build an air particulate sensor similar to that used to monitor emissions from a Hawaiian volcano, including downloading and testing pre-built code .

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  • Activities : web page , activities set , lesson plan ( PDF )
  • Topic : air pollution, air quality, public health, technology, engineering
  • Level : high school

2. Air Pollution Lessons

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This activity set is offered by the University of Colorado, Boulder’s Engineering Department through a program called Teach Engineering (TE). TE was launched in 2001 with the support of National Science Foundation and offers standards-matched STEM curricula focused on “engineering design and design thinking” from over 60 institutions. This lesson – with two activities – was published in 2005; it is the seventh in a unit on Environmental Engineering . Students are introduced to air pollution with extension activities of building particulate matter collectors and filters .

Image from Owen Byrne via UC Boulder

  • Activities : lesson page , collector activity , filter activity
  • Topic : air pollution, environmental engineering, particulate matter
  • Level : middle school

3. Environmental Justice Activity

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This activity is offered by ArcGIS , a geographic information mapping software and analytics tool owned by the California-based software company Esri founded in 1969. This “story” on city planning was created in 2020 in collaboration with the Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) of the University of Richmond and the Science Museum of Richmond . Students explore an interactive history of Richmond, Virginia, with comparative data presented about some other major U.S. cities. It discusses several factors contributing to environmental inequality including various forms of pollution .

Image from ArcGIS/DSL

  • Activity : web page
  • Topic : environmental justice, discrimination, urban planning, pollution, topography, heat islands

4. Air Pollution Game

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BrainPOP was founded in 1999 by Dr. Avraham Kadar – a trained pediatrician and immunologist – as a creative way to explain difficult concepts to his young patients. The company hosts a huge portfolio of play-based learning about science, health, and other topics. This web-based game walks students through learning about the history of air pollution and legislation to help curb air pollution. A lesson plan complements the game.

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  • Topic : air pollution, environmental planning
  • Level : middle school, high school

5. Air Pollution Activity

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Interactive learning modules in English and Spanish

This activity is offered by the Concord Consortium , a non-profit education research and development organization focused on STEM teaching. The activity was developed in 2020 in partnership with the National Geographic Society and the University of California, Santa Cruz, as part of the Consortium’s High-Adventure Science initiative. Students progress through a series of six online learning modules . It addresses concepts like the air quality index , how pollutants move through the environment, and how to curb air pollution .

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  • Activity : module web page , activity web page ( English , Spanish )
  • Topic : air pollution, air quality

6. Plastic Pollution Lessons

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This collection is offered by the Pennsylvania Sea Grant , hosted by Penn State University, Erie. It was developed circa 2018 as part of a broader set of activity-based curricula related to the Grant’s focus areas of coastal and watershed sustainability. This 78-page PDF collection offers 14 different activities on plastic pollution : five for lower elementary school, three for late elementary or middle school, and six for middle school and high school. They range from age-adapted waste audits (data collection), word-find extensions, and hands-on experiments.

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  • Collection : PDF
  • Topic : plastic pollution, waste management, watershed, ecology
  • Level : elementary, middle, or high school (varies)

7. Waste Audit Activity

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This activity is offered by Clean San Diego , an anti-litter nonprofit founded in the city in 1954. Though a small part of what it does, the organization features several focused classroom activities about waste management and reducing waste. In this activity, students collect data on and analyze their own waste habits .

Image from Clean San Diego

  • Activity : PDF
  • Topic : waste management, recycling

8. Recycling Game

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This activity is offered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This interactive online game has existed for 25 years and is accompanied by additional activities and resources as well as two related games on recycling and energy. In this activity, students travel around a city figuring out all the different ways materials can be recycled .

9. Microplastics Lessons

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This collection is offered by the Oregon Sea Grant hosted by Oregon State University. It was published in 2016 by Marie Kowalski. A 70-page PDF, this set offers three lesson plans for middle schoolers to learn about microplastics and the impact they can have on animals and the environment.

Image from OSU

  • Topic : microplastics, environmental literacy

10. Marine Debris Lessons

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This collection is also offered by the Oregon Sea Grant. It was developed in 2014 in partnership with the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Lincoln County School District, with subsequent modifications in 2015 and 2016. As of April 2020, this project-based learning collection includes (with some overlap): 15 resources for elementary school, 21 for middle school, and 18 for high school. Across these activities students will investigate marine debris and the impacts of marine debris.

  • Collection : web page
  • Topic : marine environment, water pollution, engineering, technology

11. Microplastics Lessons

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This collection is offered by the Florida Sea Grant hosted by the University of Florida Extension Program. The site recommends to start with a 7-page overview ( PDF ) organized by Dr. Maia McGuire before exploring seven Sea Grant-funded resources and twelve other vetted sources, some of which are also highlighted in our list! Students of all ages will learn about microplastics using these resources.

Image from UF

  • Topic : microplastics, marine debris, pollution

That’s Not All!

Check out our full collection of adapted research articles on Pollution . Each article comes with tailored teaching resources, lessons, labs, and other activities for your students.

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Noise Pollution Materials for Kids and Teachers

The following materials were published by EPA.  They can be downloaded and reprinted.

  • Hear, Here! A Noise Coloring Book (PDF) (10 pp, 2.2 MB )  - Available from the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse
  • Listen UP! Play It Safe With Your Ears. Play It Safe With Your Health. For Elementary School Students (pdf) (6.7 MB, November 2009, EPA-410-F-09-001)
  • Say What? Play It Safe With Your Ears. Play It Safe With Your Health. For Middle School Students (pdf) (2.5 MB, November 2009, EPA-410-F-09-002)
  • Noise and Its Effects on Children. Information for parents, teachers, and childcare providers (pdf) (2.1 MB, November 2009, EPA-410-F-09-003)
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  • Air Pollution Challenges
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Protect Your Child’s Hearing This School Year

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Every autumn, kids head back to school — and that means noise! Schools are filled with the sounds of packed hallways and cafeterias, band practices, and sporting events. Noise levels in these settings can be loud enough to permanently damage your children’s hearing. 

Protect your children’s ears by adding these steps to your family’s back-to-school checklist: 

  • Give your children earplugs or earmuffs to carry in their backpacks. Make it easy for your kids to protect their hearing in situations and places that are too loud. Earplugs are small and easy to pack; earmuffs are fun to decorate and easy to use! Protect your child’s hearing .

  • Schedule a hearing test for your children.  Having good hearing is crucial for school-aged children. Children must be able to hear their teachers, join in conversations, and hear cars when crossing the streets. Make sure your children are hearing all that they should be!

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  • Download a sound-meter app on your phone or your children’s phone, and test activities like their bus ride to school or school sports events! You can play a decibel level guessing game or inspire your children to create a science project about decibel levels and noise pollution.
  • Download or order Noisy Planet's free, redesigned bookmark . Your children can have noise-level information on hand wherever they go with this conveniently sized bookmark.

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Journey of Sound to the Brain

Learn how sounds make their way from the source to your brain.

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It's a Noisy Planet. Protect Their Hearing.®

This national public education campaign is designed to increase awareness among parents of children ages 8 to 12 about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. With this information, parents and other adults can encourage children to adopt healthy hearing habits before and during the time that they develop listening, leisure, and working habits.

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ENCYCLOPEDIC ENTRY

Noise pollution.

Noise pollution can cause health problems for people and wildlife, both on land and in the sea. From traffic noise to rock concerts, loud or inescapable sounds can cause hearing loss, stress, and high blood pressure. Noise from ships and human activities in the ocean is harmful to whales and dolphins that depend on echolocation to survive.

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Construction Noise Pollution

A man working with a jackhammer in a construction site. Noise pollution becomes and increasingly larger issue in big cities.

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A man working with a jackhammer in a construction site. Noise pollution becomes and increasingly larger issue in big cities.

Noise pollution is an invisible danger. It cannot be seen, but it is present nonetheless, both on land and under the sea. Noise pollution is considered to be any unwanted or disturbing sound that affects the health and well-being of humans and other organisms.

Sound is measured in decibels . There are many sounds in the environment, from rustling leaves (20 to 30 decibels ) to a thunderclap (120 decibels ) to the wail of a siren (120 to 140 decibels ). Sounds that reach 85 decibels or higher can harm a person’s ears. Sound sources that exceed this threshold include familiar things, such as power lawn mowers (90 decibels ), subway trains (90 to 115 decibels ), and loud rock concerts (110 to 120 decibels ).

Noise pollution impacts millions of people on a daily basis. The most common health problem it causes is Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Exposure to loud noise can also cause high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress. These health problems can affect all age groups, especially children. Many children who live near noisy airports or streets have been found to suffer from stress and other problems, such as impairments in memory, attention level, and reading skill.

Noise pollution also impacts the health and well-being of wildlife. Studies have shown that loud noises can cause caterpillars' dorsal vessels (the insect equivalent of a heart) to beat faster, and cause bluebirds to have fewer chicks. Animals use sound for a variety of reasons, including to navigate, find food, attract mates, and avoid predators. Noise pollution makes it difficult for them to accomplish these tasks, which affects their ability survive.

Increasing noise is not only affecting animals on land, it is also a growing problem for those that live in the ocean. Ships, oil drills, sonar devices, and seismic tests have made the once tranquil marine environment loud and chaotic. Whales and dolphins are particularly impacted by noise pollution . These marine mammals rely on echolocation to communicate, navigate, feed, and find mates, and excess noise interferes with their ability to effectively echolocate.

Some of the loudest underwater noise comes from naval sonar devices. Sonar , like echolocation , works by sending pulses of sound down into the depths of the ocean to bounce off an object and return an echo to the ship, which indicates a location for object. Sonar sounds can be as loud as 235 decibels and travel hundreds of miles under water, interfering with whales’ ability to use echolocation . Research has shown that sonar can cause mass strandings of whales on beaches and alter the feeding behavior of endangered blue whales ( Balaenoptera musculus ). Environmental groups are urging the U.S. Navy to stop or reduce using sonar for military training.

Seismic surveys also produce loud blasts of sound within the ocean. Ships looking for deep-sea oil or gas deposits tow devices called air guns and shoot pulses of sound down to the ocean floor. The sound blasts can damage the ears of marine animals and cause serious injury. Scientists believe this noise may also be contributing to the altered behavior of whales.

Among those researching the effects of noise pollution is Michel Andre, a bioacoustics researcher in Spain who is recording ocean sounds using instruments called hydrophones . His project, LIDO (Listening to the Deep Ocean Environment), collects data at 22 different locations. Back in the lab, computers identify the sounds of human activities as well as 26 species of whales and dolphins. The analysis aims to determine the effects that underwater noise is having on these animals. Andre hopes his project will find ways to protect marine animals from the dangers of ocean noise.

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Hands-on Activity Measuring Noise Pollution

Grade Level: 7 (6-7)

Time Required: 45 minutes

This activity requires the use of non-expendable (reusable) LEGO Intelligent Bricks and parts; see the Materials List for details.

Group Size: 3

Activity Dependency: None

Subject Areas: Science and Technology

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Engineers are creative problem solvers

Engineers must evaluate a number of quality factors, such as the level of noise produced, while designing new technologies and devices. For some products, noise level reduction is a main concern in the engineering design process. In designing products from transportation vehicles such as aircraft, cars and trains, to household appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners, engineers strive to reduce the level of harmful noise in order to comply with official safety requirements. To help determine if their products meet these noise level safety requirements, engineers design tools to measure noise levels. Engineers also design appliances to protect against loud sounds such as ear plugs and noise-cancelling headphones, noise reduction windows and doors, and noise reduction materials such as mineral fiber, acoustical foam, glass fiber and ceramic fiber.

During this activity, students construct noise level meters, which is an example of a combination mechanical and electrical engineering project that uses a sensor to convert a physical quantity into an electric signal that is read and interpreted by a computer (the LEGO brick). The activity also presents connections to computer science through the recording program and use of mathematics to produce the results of the measurements and a noise level graphical representation display. By recording and plotting data, students increase their understanding of graphical data displays and how engineers analyze data to solve real-world design challenges.

After this activity, students should be able to:

  • Explain noise pollution and how engineers measure it.
  • Describe and list examples of impairments resulting from noise pollution.
  • Describe and list solutions proposed by engineers to protect against unwanted noise.
  • Construct a noise level meter to record noise pollution in the classroom.
  • Plot and analyze data.

Educational Standards Each TeachEngineering lesson or activity is correlated to one or more K-12 science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) educational standards. All 100,000+ K-12 STEM standards covered in TeachEngineering are collected, maintained and packaged by the Achievement Standards Network (ASN) , a project of D2L (www.achievementstandards.org). In the ASN, standards are hierarchically structured: first by source; e.g. , by state; within source by type; e.g. , science or mathematics; within type by subtype, then by grade, etc .

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For each group:

  • graph paper
  • LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 Core Set that is used throughout this unit and available at https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-mindstorms-education-ev3-core-set/5003400#lego-mindstorms-education-ev3
  • LEGO MINDSTORMS Sound Sensor, which can be purchased separately at https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-NXT-Sound-sensor/dp/B01L4GN4VU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lego+sound+sensor&qid=1595360043&sr=8-1
  • LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 touch sensor, which is also included in the LEGO base set or can be purchased separately at https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-mindstorms-education-ev3-touch-sensor/45507
  • computer, loaded with EV3 1.2.1 software
  • Measuring Noise Pollution Pre-Activity Survey , one per student
  • Measuring Noise Pollution Worksheet , one per student

Note: This activity can also be conducted with the older (and no longer sold) LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT set instead of EV3; see below for those supplies:

  • LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot, such as the NXT Base Set
  • computer loaded with the NXT 2.1 software

To share with the entire class:

  • computer and USB cable

Familiarity with LEGO EV3 kits and software, and ability to read measurements and plot data using graph paper.

What is noise pollution and why it is considered a source of pollution? People living in big cities are exposed every day to unwanted and harmful sounds such as loud cars and motorcycles, leaf blowers, barking dogs, noisy neighbors, parties, car alarms, police and firefighter sirens. It is common in many neighborhoods to hear people complaining about loud sounds disturbing their personal activities such as rest, sleep, study, entertainment, relaxation and conversation. A sound becomes unwanted when it either interferes with normal activities or disrupts or diminishes a person's quality of life. For example, in a noisy classroom, students may not be able hear the teacher and may become upset or fall behind in learning as a consequence.

How does noise pollution relate to engineering? Environmental engineers measure noise pollution and report recommendations for noise reduction or elimination. Noise control engineers specialize in designing and testing noise insulation technologies and sound-absorbent materials such as acoustical foam and glass fiber. Engineers in various fields ranging from mechanical, aeronautical, industrial, electrical to civil engineering share a common interest in noise pollution reduction. They design new technologies that produce less noise in order to meet recommended standards. Examples of noise protection products are noise neutralizers such as noise-cancelling headphones and noise insulation windows and doors.

A table shows the source and average decibel levels of various sounds. A turbo jet airplane is on average 150 decibels, a truck without a muffler = 90 dB, a noisy class, gymnasium, alarm clock, or police whistle = 80 dB, an average residence = 40 dB, a quiet room = 20 dB, and the lowest audible sound is 0 decibels.

How does a sound sensor work? The response of a sound sensor to a nearby sound is approximately proportional to the sound pressure, which is the air pressure produced by the propagating sound. For example, if we talk with a piece of paper placed just in front of our mouth, the resulting air pressure causes the paper to move. A similar observation can be made by feeling vibrations from a loud speaker.

What are the sources of noise pollution? Most unwanted sounds are made by transportation vehicles such as airplanes, trains, cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles and construction site equipment such as pneumatic hammers, air compressors, bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks and pavement breakers. Noise can also come from household appliances such as music and television sets, air conditioning, refrigerator, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, loudly talking neighbors or a crowd of people.

Health hazard: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), exposure to levels of noise exceeding safe limits (anything over 50 decibels), can be detrimental to hearing and has the risk of contributing to high blood pressure, strokes and even heart attacks. In fact when the body is exposed to high levels of noise, it reacts by releasing stress hormones and keeping the body in a perpetual level of tension. Long time exposure to loud sounds may result in side-effects such as irritation and anger, lack of concentration, interrupted sleep and hearing-related damage such as tinnitus. The human ear feels pain at 120-140 decibels, and for that reason, we are tend to protect our ears with our hands when listening to sounds in or above that decibel range.

Environmental threat: Plants require cool and peaceful environments to grow, and noise pollution causes poor crop quality. Noise has ripple effects on long-lived plants such as trees and the consequences could last for decades, even after the source of the noise goes away, according to lead author Clinton Francis of the National Science Foundation. Birds and other animals change their behaviors in response to human noise, such as the din of traffic or the hum of machinery. Noise creates sound waves that indirectly weaken the edifice of buildings, bridges and monuments and over time, can put buildings in dangerous condition. (See more information at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120320195747.htm .)

Engineering controls: Due to the increasing concern about noise pollution, engineering controls are designed to eliminate or reduce the level of noise generated, isolate workstations exposed to excessive noise or insulate noisy work areas. For example, noisy equipment and machinery are replaced with newer models that are quieter or isolated in separate rooms equipped with sound-absorbent materials, dampers, mufflers, silencers or barriers. The same materials are used in construction to keep outside noise from coming into homes and classrooms. Today, most cars are equipped with mufflers, aircraft engines are designed to make less noise, and modern subway systems are less noisy.

Before the Activity

  • Gather materials and make copies of the Measuring Noise Pollution Pre-Activity Survey and Measuring Noise Pollution Worksheet .
  • Set the system in place by making sure all the components are connected to the appropriate ports (touch sensor to port 1, sound sensor to port 3) of the LEGO EV3 Intelligent Brick.
  • Check to make sure the battery level is good.
  • Calibrate the sound sensor: In a silent room with the air conditioner or heater turned off, classroom lights turned off (if they make any noise when on), and all windows and doors closed, follow the following three steps:
  • Run the program noiseMeter.ev3 .
  • Press the button attached to the touch sensor to start recording data.
  • The screen must display less than 4.5 dB.

Note: The sound sensor can measure sound pressure level up to 90 dB. The following range value must be obtained while measuring sound pressure: 3.6 to 4.5 dB in a silent room, 4.5 to 9 dB for someone talking approximately 20 feet away, 9 to 27 dB for a normal conversation, and 27 to 90 dB for people shouting or music at a high volume. One might consider a margin error of about 5 dB .

With the Students: Measuring Sound Level

  • Administer the pre-activity survey.
  • Present to students the Introduction/Motivation material.
  • Hand out the worksheets.
  • Divide the class into groups of three students each.
  • Give the groups all the necessary materials and have them repeat steps 2 and 3 of the "Before the Activity" steps.
  • Open the noiseMeter.ev3  program on your computer (if for any reason the sensor ports are changed, please do so in the program).
  • Connect the USB cable and upload the program onto the LEGO Intelligent Brick.
  • Run the program on the LEGO brick by selecting the correct program and pressing the orange button twice.

A photograph shows six students and a teacher working with a LEGO robot.

  • Note that while the program executes, the amplitude of the measured sound is instantaneously displayed and also saved to a file.
  • When the program ends, students connect the brick to the computer, open the file where the data is saved and record it in their worksheet tables.
  • Students compare their results with the average standards on the same type of noise.
  • If a difference of more than 5 dB is observed when comparing the results from the activity with the average standards, then repeat the experiment one more time. If the difference is small (less than 5 dB), mention some factors such as context, environment and accuracy of the measurement instrument that might explain the difference. In fact, professional measurement instruments are very expensive and operated by well-trained engineers and technicians. Thus, some error is anticipated in this activity due to using less precise measuring devices in an environment that is more difficult to control with students learning to use the instruments.
  • Student plot their data as a bar chart using graph paper and an appropriate scale.
  • Students analyze the data based on the plot and answer the worksheet questions. Through a class discussion, have students draw conclusions about dangerous sources of noise pollution. Based on what noise level values they measured in the activity, students should list sources they believe produce a sound over a threshold of 85 dB. Students should cite 2 or 3 engineering methods to protect against harmful noise from these sources.

decibel (dB): The SI (International System of Units) unit of measure of sound intensity.

environment: The air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live.

hertz (Hz): The SI unit of measure of frequency.

impairment: Physical or mental damage.

mean: Statistical unit computed as the sum of all measures divided by the number of records. Also known as the average.

noise: A sound of any kind.

noise pollution: Annoying or harmful noise.

pollution: An undesirable state of the environment.

sample: A small number of measures.

sensor: A device converting a physical factor into an electrical signal.

sound level meter: A device used to measure the noise intensity.

source: A point of origin or procurement.

Pre-Activity Assessment

Pre-Activity Survey: Before providing any information, ask students to complete the Measuring Noise Pollution Pre-Activity Survey to the best of their abilities. Reassure students that this is not for a grade so they feel comfortable writing down their ideas, even if they are unsure. Tell them that even if they do not know all the answers at the start of class, they will know them by the end of the activity.

Informal Discussion: Ask students some questions about the subject matter, covering the questions and correct answers to the pre-activity survey. Refer to the Measuring Noise Pollution Pre-Activity Survey Answer Key . Ask the students:

  • What is pollution? Have you ever heard of noise pollution? What is noise pollution?
  • What tools might we use to record sound? What can we use to measure sound level?
  • What unit of measure do we use to measure sound level?

Activity Embedded Assessment

Analysis: While the experiments are being conducted, have students complete the Measuring Noise Pollution Worksheet and a bar graph of their data. Ask students to comment on the procedure to measure the sound intensity during each experiment. To make sure the graph is completed correctly, ask students what they must display on the horizontal axis and what they must display on the vertical axis. Check that students use an appropriate scale that can fit all the recorded data.

Post-Activity Assessment

Formal Discussion: Ask students to explain the entire procedure in their own words, as if they were explaining the activity to a family member. In particular, ask them to explain noise pollution, its causes, the unit used to measure sound intensity, and the measurement tools used to measure sound levels. Expect students to be able to cite at least three sources of noise pollution, two health hazards related to noise pollution and two manufactured products to reduce noise pollution. Based on the noise levels they measured in the activity, ask students to list noise pollution sources they believe to be over 85 dB. Also discuss with students the role of each individual component in the experiment (that is, the sensor, the brick, the program and the graph).

Make sure the equipment is set up correctly, the battery levels are good and sensors are connected to the correct brick ports.

Make sure the noiseMeter.ev3 program is running.

Always calibrate the sensor before gathering data.

Refer to the EV3 website for any other issues: https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/bltbef4d6ce0f40363c/LMSUser_Guide_LEGO_MINDSTORMS_EV3_11_Tablet_ENUS.pdf

noise pollution project for school

Students learn the decibel reading of various noises and why high-level readings damage hearing. Sound types and decibel readings are written on sheets of paper and students arrange the sounds from the lowest to highest decibel levels.

preview of 'Sound Line' Activity

Students learn the physics of sound and how it travels, as well as how noise impacts human health. Then they devise an experimental procedure and teams collect data in their classroom, school and near a loud noise source (such as a busy road or construction site) using smart phones/tablets, micropho...

preview of 'Monitoring Noise Levels with a Smart Device ' Activity

Brüel & Kjær. Environmental Noise Measurement. Cafe Foundation. Accessed January 3, 2013. (This booklet answers many basic questions about environmental noise criteria and environmental noise measurements.) http://cafefoundation.org/v2/pdf_tech/Noise.Technologies/PAV.Environ.Noise.B&K.pdf

Human Noise Has Ripple Effects on Plants: Clamor affects more than birds and other animals. Published March 20, 2012. National Science Foundation. Press Release 12-052. Accessed January 7, 2013. http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=123538

Noise Control Act of 1972. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Accessed January 3, 2013. http://www.epa.gov/air/noise/noise_control_act_of_1972.pdf

Noise Pollution in Schools

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One of the most popular ways to reduce noise pollution in schools is our cloth wrapped acoustic Fabric Panels. These panels will combine to absorb the echoes in your cafeteria, collapsing your levels of background noise, and restoring the room to premium sound quality. These soundproofing panels are available in 60 color options, and are designed to be flush mounted to perimeter walls or ceilings inside your room. The key to a successful treatment lies in our Room Analysis. It is there that we will gather your room’s dimensions, and define the square footage totals you should be targeting for your project.

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Sound Panels for Noisy Classrooms

We could upgrade the Fabric Panel and make it tackable for kids to tack seasonal projects up to the perimeter walls in the room. These are called FabricTack Panels. We could also upgrade the Fabric Panel to a PicturePanel, which allows us to print school logos, graphics, artwork and photography onto the face of the panels. For clients with exposed joist metal deck ceilings, we could also switch the product out for a set of VET Baffles. These are sound baffles that hang vertically between the rows of joists, and combine to produce the same values as the Fabric Panels. Any of these sound panel options will produce the sound values you are seeking, so long as the quantities are accurate. Use our Room Analysis tool below to determine your coverage amounts.

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Fabric Panels are class A fire rated sound panels. They are decorative, durable, easy to self-install, available in 60 colors, and can be upgraded to double as bulletin boards or have graphics printed onto them. They can be placed as you wish around the room’s perimeter, wall or ceiling mounted, evenly dispersed with nice site lines, and will combine to control the echoes in your room. When it comes to cafeteria sound panels, this is the most popular product that we’ve sold for over 25 years

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How architects should design new school buildings for premium sound quality.

Schools are built for safety and cleanliness. Hard, reflective surfaces line the hallways, classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums, offices, music rooms, cafeterias and more. As a result of these highly reflective textures, sound waves will bounce around all of these spaces for extended periods of time. As the background noise builds, the rooms in the school become less functional, and the learning environment becomes compromised. School soundproofing must be introduced to offset any negative noise caused by the hardened surfaces. Sound panels will capture the echoes, lower the background noise and increase the sound quality. The noise reduction will improve the learning environment for every student.

How Poor Classroom Acoustics Affect Grades and Teacher Performance

Classrooms are typically built with hard, reflective surfaces that make the room easy to clean. However, the echoes that are caused by these surfaces compromise the learning environment by spiking noise levels and blurring sound signals from the teacher. As a result, teacher performance becomes compromised and creates a potential collapse in grades. Care should be given to soundproofing a classroom to ensure that premium sound quality is preserved.

Why a Positive Learning Environment Should Include Acoustic Panels

A positive learning environment stems from quality sound for vocal instruction. If the room is filled with too much background noise, the original sound signals become blurred. To restore the sound, acoustic panels can be wall or ceiling mounted to effectively capture echoes. Soundproofing for schools is a must; your effort will help deliver the premium sound quality that’s required for a safe and positive learning environment.

How to Control Noise Exposure Levels in a School

By introducing a set of sound panels into your classroom, hallway, office, auditorium, music room, gymnasium, natatorium, cafeteria or auditorium, you’ll effectively capture the sound wave reflections that would otherwise cause acoustic distortion. This will generate better sound quality, lower crowd noise and a more functional space. Soundproofing a school with acoustic panels improves the learning environment for the students and the teachers.

How to Soundproof a School Gymnasium

To properly soundproof a gym, you’ll need to install a set of wall or ceiling mounted sound panels. This will effectively capture and convert echoes, lower the level of background noise and restore original sound to your gym space.  The echoes will disappear, the gym will sound great.   See  Gym Soundproofing

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Classroom noise control involves installing a set of wall or ceiling mounted sound panels designed to capture the unwelcome echoes in the room. It’s a must for any productive and healthy learning environment.   See  Classroom Soundproofing

How to Soundproof a School Cafeteria

Cafeteria noise is caused by hard, reflective surfaces that force noise to bounce around the room. As students gather, their voices reflect off of these surfaces and spike noise to uncomfortable levels. By introducing school soundproofing, the echoes can be caught and captured, which will reduce the background noise and generate a more calm and peaceful environment for the students.   See  Cafeteria Soundproofing

How to Soundproof a School Music Room

Acoustical panels can be retrofitted into a music room for the purpose of capturing sound wave reverberations. What remains is lower levels of background noise, greater sound clarity, a healthier teaching environment and hearing protection for the musicians. Soundproofing for schools can be placed where you wish as long as they are wall or ceiling mounted.   See  Music Room Soundproofing

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Sound panels reduce noise pollution in schools as well as deliver a healthier learning environment for students and a healthier teaching environment for teachers. By investing in school soundproofing, you are investing in the future success of your student body.

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Introduction.

Noise is measured in Db (decibels) for the normal human ears any sound levels less than 70 Db are less damaging to the living organisms.

If any sound goes beyond the 70dB then it needs to treat as noise pollutions due to impacts the living beings as well adverse effect in humans and animals.

Due to the high dB sound, it causes health issues such as hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, and other harmful effects.

Now In order to develop the working school model for noise pollutions, you need to first understand the sources of noise pollutions

Major sources of noise pollution are vehicle horns, mike set, loud speakers etc. Now we need to depict this in our noise pollution school project model

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Acknowledgement:

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Throughout the project, [Name] has provided me with valuable insights and suggestions, helping me refine my research methodology and analysis. Their constructive feedback and guidance have been invaluable in ensuring the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the project.

I would also like to express my gratitude to [Name] for their unwavering support and belief in my abilities. Their constant encouragement has instilled confidence in me and has been pivotal in overcoming challenges during the project’s completion.

Additionally, I would like to thank my classmates and friends who have assisted me in gathering data and providing valuable inputs during the project’s development. Their collaboration and enthusiasm have enriched the overall quality of this project.

Last but not least, I am deeply grateful to my family for their unwavering support and understanding. Their encouragement and patience have been vital in enabling me to dedicate the necessary time and effort to complete this project successfully.

Once again, I express my deepest gratitude to [Name] and all those who have contributed to the realization of this project on Noise Pollution. Your guidance, support, and encouragement have been indispensable, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work on this project under your supervision.

Introduction to Noise Pollution:

Noise pollution is a widespread environmental problem that arises from various sources and has adverse effects on both human health and the environment. It is characterized by excessive or disturbing sounds that disrupt the normal balance of the acoustic environment.

Noise pollution is generated by numerous activities and sources in our daily lives. Transportation, including vehicles on roads, trains, airplanes, and ships, is a major contributor to noise pollution. The constant honking of horns, engine noises, and the sonic boom of airplanes create a high level of noise, particularly in urban areas.

Industrial activities, such as manufacturing processes, power plants, and construction sites, also generate significant amounts of noise. The operation of machinery, heavy equipment, and power tools produces loud and continuous sounds, which can impact both workers and nearby communities.

Construction activities, including drilling, hammering, and demolition work, contribute to noise pollution as well. These activities often take place in residential areas, leading to disturbance and inconvenience for the residents.

Recreational activities can also generate noise pollution, especially in crowded areas. Events like concerts, sporting events, and festivals produce loud music, cheering crowds, and amplified announcements, causing discomfort and potential harm to individuals.

The excessive exposure to noise pollution can have detrimental effects on human health. Prolonged exposure to high levels of noise can lead to hearing loss and damage to the auditory system. It can also cause annoyance, stress, and sleep disturbances, leading to psychological issues such as anxiety, irritability, and reduced concentration.

Furthermore, noise pollution has negative impacts on the environment. It disrupts the natural habitats of wildlife, affecting their behavior, feeding patterns, and reproductive activities. For example, noise pollution from ships and sonar activities can disturb marine animals, leading to changes in migration patterns and communication difficulties.

In conclusion, noise pollution is a pervasive problem resulting from various sources such as transportation, industrial activities, construction, and recreational events. Its detrimental effects on human health and the environment make it a matter of concern that requires attention and effective mitigation strategies. By understanding the causes and consequences of noise pollution, we can work towards creating a quieter and healthier environment for all.

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Example of Noise Pollution:

Noise pollution manifests in various forms and can be observed in numerous everyday situations. Two prominent examples of noise pollution are the incessant honking of vehicles in urban areas and the noise generated by construction sites.

In urban areas, the constant honking of vehicles has become a significant source of noise pollution. The honking is primarily due to traffic congestion, aggressive driving behavior, or lack of adherence to traffic rules. The cumulative effect of honking horns from cars, motorcycles, and buses creates a chaotic and stressful environment. Pedestrians, motorists, and residents in the vicinity are exposed to high levels of noise, leading to increased stress levels, annoyance, and a reduced quality of life. Prolonged exposure to such noise pollution can also have long-term impacts on individuals’ hearing abilities, potentially resulting in hearing loss or other auditory issues.

Another notable example of noise pollution is the noise generated by construction sites. Construction activities involve the use of heavy machinery, such as excavators, bulldozers, jackhammers, and concrete mixers, which emit high-intensity noise. The continuous operation of these machines, especially in densely populated areas, can cause significant disturbance and inconvenience to nearby communities. Construction noise disrupts the peace and tranquility of the surroundings, affecting residents’ sleep patterns, concentration levels, and overall well-being. It can also impact vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, young children, and individuals with certain medical conditions.

These examples highlight how noise pollution can arise from common activities and significantly impact individuals and communities. The incessant honking of vehicles in urban areas and the noise generated by construction sites are just a few instances of the widespread issue of noise pollution. It is crucial to address these sources of noise pollution through effective regulations, soundproofing measures, and responsible behavior to ensure a healthier and more peaceful living environment for everyone.

Importance of EVS Project on Noise Pollution:

The EVS project on Noise Pollution holds significant importance for several reasons. Firstly, it raises awareness among individuals about the adverse effects of noise pollution on human health and the environment. By understanding its consequences, people can take necessary measures to minimize their contribution to noise pollution and protect themselves. Secondly, the project highlights the need for effective policies and regulations to control and mitigate noise pollution. Lastly, it emphasizes the role of collective action and responsible behavior in reducing noise pollution and creating a more peaceful environment.

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How Can We Make It Happen?

To effectively address noise pollution, we need a collective effort from individuals, communities, and governing bodies. Here are some steps that can be taken:

Public Awareness: Conduct awareness campaigns, seminars, and workshops to educate people about the causes and consequences of noise pollution. Encourage individuals to adopt soundproofing measures in their homes and workplaces.

Implement Noise Regulations: Enforce strict noise regulations and standards for industries, construction sites, and public places. These regulations should limit noise levels and define penalties for non-compliance.

Noise Reduction Measures: Encourage the use of noise-reducing technologies and techniques in transportation, construction, and industrial activities. Promote the adoption of quieter machinery and equipment.

Land Use Planning: Incorporate noise considerations into urban planning by ensuring the appropriate placement of residential areas, schools, and hospitals away from high-noise sources like highways or industrial zones.

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The Three Pillars of Addressing Noise Pollution:

Prevention: Focus on reducing noise pollution at its source by employing quieter technologies, controlling noise emissions from industries, and promoting responsible behavior among individuals.

Protection: Implement measures to protect individuals from excessive noise exposure, such as providing sound barriers, noise barriers on highways, and soundproofing buildings near noisy areas.

Public Participation: Encourage active involvement of the public in raising concerns about noise pollution and participating in decision-making processes. Engage community organizations, NGOs, and citizen groups to work collaboratively in addressing noise pollution issues.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, noise pollution poses a significant threat to our environment, health, and overall well-being. Throughout this EVS project, we have delved into the causes, provided examples, and discussed the consequences of noise pollution. It has become evident that raising awareness and taking proactive measures are crucial to address this issue effectively.

Noise pollution is a multifaceted problem caused by various sources, including transportation, industrial activities, construction, and recreational events. It disrupts the harmony of our surroundings, leading to stress, annoyance, and potential health problems such as hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and psychological issues.

Raising awareness about noise pollution is essential. By educating ourselves and others about its causes and consequences, we can foster a sense of responsibility towards reducing noise pollution. Awareness campaigns, seminars, and workshops can play a pivotal role in disseminating information and encouraging individuals to take action.

Implementing effective measures to combat noise pollution requires a three-pronged approach: prevention, protection, and public participation.

Prevention involves addressing noise pollution at its source. This can be achieved by employing quieter technologies, promoting the use of noise-reducing equipment, and encouraging responsible behavior among individuals and industries.

Protection measures focus on safeguarding individuals from excessive noise exposure. Implementing sound barriers, noise barriers, and soundproofing measures in residential areas, schools, hospitals, and workplaces can significantly reduce the impact of noise pollution.

Public participation is crucial in creating a sustainable and peaceful environment. Encouraging active involvement from citizens, community organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders fosters a sense of ownership and collective responsibility. By engaging in decision-making processes, raising concerns, and advocating for noise regulations and policies, individuals can contribute to meaningful change.

In conclusion, by working together and implementing the three pillars of prevention, protection, and public participation, we can make a positive impact in reducing noise pollution. It is essential for governments, organizations, communities, and individuals to collaborate and take action to create a more peaceful and sustainable environment for everyone.

As responsible citizens, we must recognize the detrimental effects of noise pollution and strive to minimize our contribution to it. Let us work towards a future where tranquility and harmony prevail, promoting a healthier and more enjoyable quality of life for ourselves and future generations.

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Noise Pollution

We know that a sound is a form of energy. Sometimes the sound can be soothing to listen to and, at times, loud to hear. Sound can travel in the air and is produced by the vibration of objects. Regular exposure to a higher sound level that impacts humans and other living organisms is known as sound pollution. This article will help us understand what noise pollution is, the types of noise and pollution, and its causes and examples.

What is Noise Pollution?

The word noise is derived from the Latin word ‘Nausea’, which means sickness in which one feels the need to vomit. Noise is the unpleasant and undesirable sound which leads to discomfort in human beings. The intensity of sound is measured in decibels (dB) . The faintest sound that the human ear can hear is 1 Db. Due to increasing noise around the civilizations, noise pollution has become a matter of concern. Some of its major causes are vehicles, aircraft, industrial machines, loudspeakers, crackers, etc. When used at high volume, some other appliances also contribute to noise pollution, like television, transistor, radio, etc.

Types of Noise Pollution

Following are the three types of pollution:

  • Transport Noise
  • Neighbourhood Noise
  • Industrial Noise

Noise pollution

It mainly consists of traffic noise which has increased in recent years with the increase in the number of vehicles. The increase in noise pollution leads to deafening of older people, headache, hypertension, etc.

The noise from gadgets, household utensils etc. Some of the main sources are musical instruments, transistors, loudspeakers, etc.

It is the high-intensity sound which is caused by heavy industrial machines. According to many researches, industrial noise pollution damages the hearing ability to around 20%.

Causes and Sources of Noise Pollution

Following are the causes and sources of noise pollution:

  • Industrialisation: Industrialisation has led to an increase in noise pollution as the use of heavy machinery such as generators, mills, huge exhaust fans are used, resulting in the production of unwanted noise.
  • Vehicles: Increased number of vehicles on the roads are the second reason for noise pollution.
  • Events: Weddings, public gatherings involve loudspeakers to play music resulting in the production of unwanted noise in the neighbourhood.
  • Construction sites: Mining, construction of buildings, etc add to the noise pollution.

Noise Pollution Examples

Following are the examples of noise pollution:

  • Unnecessary usage of horns
  • Using loudspeakers either for religious functions or for political purposes
  • Unnecessary usage of fireworks
  • Industrial noise
  • Construction noise
  • Noise from transportation such as railway and aircraft

Effects of Noise Pollution on Human Health

Noise pollution can be hazardous to human health in the following ways:

  • Hypertension: It is a direct result of noise pollution which is caused due to elevated blood levels for a longer duration.
  • Hearing loss: Constant exposure of human ears to loud noise that are beyond the range of sound that human ears can withstand damages the eardrums, resulting in loss of hearing.
  • Sleeping disorders: Lack of sleep might result in fatigue and low energy level throughout the day affecting everyday activities. Noise pollution hampers the sleep cycles leading to irritation and an uncomfortable state of mind.
  • Cardiovascular issues: Heart-related problems such as blood pressure level, stress and cardiovascular diseases might come up in a normal person and a person suffering from any of these diseases might feel a sudden shoot up in the level.

Prevention of Noise Pollution

Some noise pollution preventive measures are provided in the points below.

  • Honking in public places like teaching institutes, hospitals, etc. should be banned.
  • In commercial, hospital, and industrial buildings, adequate soundproof systems should be installed.
  • Musical instruments’ sound should be controlled to desirable limits.
  • Dense tree cover is useful in noise pollution prevention.
  • Explosives should not be used in forest, mountainous and mining areas.

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The Noise Project: Solving Noise Pollution, One Decibel At a Time

What do city buses and your air conditioner have in common? 

Noise pollution ! It can take on many forms and affect our health in just as many different ways. Even the sounds you’ve become numb to, like the loud hum of your air conditioner, can cause problems over the long-term! Learning difficulties, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even reduced birth weight – these are just a few issues that are linked to constant exposure to noise. 

The challenge of addressing noise pollution: 

Noise pollution can be tackled in several directions! In fact, some laws already control the material used in roads’ surfaces and in your car’s tires. Some newer research has found that city governments can even plant conifer trees to actively absorb sound. 

But regardless of what efforts we make, they ought to benefit those who are most affected by noise. Namely, research shows that higher levels of noise are experienced by people in low-income communities that have higher proportions of minority residents. 

This disproportionate effect of noise on minority communities highlights the fact that noise pollution is a social justice issue. And so our response should honor the intersectionality of the issue – that is, the ways that people’s identities factor into who is most negatively affected, who receives the greatest levels of support and education related to noise, and who has (or doesn’t have) the power and capacity to reduce noise pollution in their communities. 

Why the Noise Project? 

The Noise Project is unique because it tackles noise pollution while also addressing systemic issues of power and privilege. Putting that mission into practice, the NOISE community is made up of 15 community-based organizations from across North America that represent diverse communities. Each organization engages with the public in ways that uniquely represent the priorities, identities, and values of their community members.

For Camp Compass, this looks like teaching elementary students about the benefits of quietude through outdoor education. And for the multicultural WorldBeat Center in San Diego, this takes form in demonstrating the healing benefits of sound. Health practices and interpretations of self-care vary across cultures, these partners are demonstrating just two important ways that community engagement can be culturally relevant. 

Noise mapping and the NOISE app

Another goal of the Noise Project is to create noise maps, which the World Health Organization claims are a “crucial component” of any effort against noise pollution. 

Cecilia Álvarez and Juan Flores, from Green Jay Mayan Birding, are two partners actively taking on this effort by designing a citizen science project that can be replicated by all. Monitoring birds and sound levels around Cancún, Cecilia and Juan strive to identify Cancún’s main noise polluters, and they hope that this citizen science project can impact their city in several ways. Cecilia hopes that they can “generate change in public politics”, and she says that “with all this information, the goal is to know which places are good for noise refuges.” Juan emphasizes the importance of having information in being able to create any change, and says “we hope we can do [this citizen science research] with the NOISE app so anyone who can put the app on their phone can do it.” 

The NOISE app that Juan mentions is meant to, among other things, engage the public in noise pollution mapping. People could measure the sound levels around them using their phones, and a sound map could be generated automatically by combining the measurements from everyone participating. Using these sound maps, public policy changes could be tailored to benefit those most affected by exceptional noise pollution, or it could provide users with sound refuge suggestions! No matter the outcome, the NOISE app has the potential to significantly affect how people live with noise pollution. It could especially help users find ways to lessen their exposure to noise pollution in their home environments and to even use sound for healing – whether that be in the form of bird song, meditative music, etc. 

The Road Ahead

Together, Noise Project partners are addressing the complex issue of noise pollution with a multifaceted and multicultural approach. They’re doing their best to make this work accessible and valuable to communities, and some – if not all – hope that the forms of engagement found in this project can be replicated by other community researchers down the road. 

The road ahead is complex since it must continue to tackle the systemic issues that underly noise pollution. Fortunately, the Noise Project is a team of extraordinarily committed, creative, and caring leaders ready to make a difference!

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  3. Teaching Activities About Pollution

    1. Air Particulate Activity Air particulate sensor This activity set is offered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It was created in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Kohala Center via an EPA STAR Grant.

  4. Noise Pollution Materials for Kids and Teachers

    Listen UP! Play It Safe With Your Ears. Play It Safe With Your Health. For Elementary School Students (pdf) (6.7 MB, November 2009, EPA-410-F-09-001) Say What? Play It Safe With Your Ears. Play It Safe With Your Health. For Middle School Students (pdf) (2.5 MB, November 2009, EPA-410-F-09-002) Noise and Its Effects on Children.

  5. Protect Your Child's Hearing This School Year

    Protect your children's ears by adding these steps to your family's back-to-school checklist: Give your children earplugs or earmuffs to carry in their backpacks. Make it easy for your kids to protect their hearing in situations and places that are too loud. Earplugs are small and easy to pack; earmuffs are fun to decorate and easy to use!

  6. What is Noise Pollution

    Environment Learn Noise Pollution Causes and Effects Environment | 9-12 yrs | Reading Pod 6 What is noise pollution? Noise is defined as unwanted sound. Noise Pollution is an excess of annoying degree of sound coming from a particular area. Examples - Traffic or Aeroplane engines. How is it measured?

  7. Noise Pollution

    Noise pollution is an invisible danger. It cannot be seen, but it is present nonetheless, both on land and under the sea. Noise pollution is considered to be any unwanted or disturbing sound that affects the health and well-being of humans and other organisms.Sound is measured in decibels.There are many sounds in the environment, from rustling leaves (20 to 30 . decibels) to a thunderclap (120 ...

  8. Measuring Noise Pollution

    Through investigating the nature, sources and level of noise produced in their environment, students are introduced to the concept of noise pollution. They learn about the undesirable and disturbing effects of noise and the resulting consequences on people's health, as well as on the health of the environment. They use a sound level meter that consists of a sound sensor attached to the LEGO ...

  9. Block That Noise!

    Key Concepts Sound, waves, insulation, engineering design Credits Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies Overview Do your students ever wish they could block out an annoying noise or music they don't like? In this fun lesson plan, they will design sound-insulating containers and measure how well they work using a mobile phone and a sensor app.

  10. Lessons every school needs to learn about noise pollution

    Maro Puljizević, Knauf Insulation's Acoustics Project Manager at our Core Research and Development Department, says: "Children need to learn in a noise-free environment to ensure they can thrive at school. "Excessive noise in class rooms, tutorial rooms or lecture halls can reduce the ability to hear lessons clearly and reduce understanding.

  11. Classroom Noise Pollution And Its Negative Effects

    Over time, this can lead to increased stress and fatigue. For speech to be intelligible, a teacher's voice must be 15 decibels louder than any irrelevant background noise. If classroom noise is already at 72 decibels, the teacher would have to speak at a level of 87 decibels — or to shout continuously. Unsurprisingly, the National Education ...

  12. Reducing noise in schools

    Measuring noise. Noise is measured in decibels (dBA). Because the decibel scale is a logarithmic scale, doubling a noise causes an increase of 3 dBA. Doubling it again causes a rise of another 3dBA. Thus an 88dBA sound is twice as loud as an 85dBA sound. A sound of 94 dBA is 8 times louder than a sound of 85 dBA. Noise reduction

  13. School Soundproofing & Acoustics

    One of the most popular ways to reduce noise pollution in schools is our cloth wrapped acoustic Fabric Panels. These panels will combine to absorb the echoes in your cafeteria, collapsing your levels of background noise, and restoring the room to premium sound quality.

  14. Noise(sound) pollution project model for school exhibition or science

    Now In order to develop the working school model for noise pollutions, you need to first understand the sources of noise pollutions. Major sources of noise pollution are vehicle horns, mike set, loud speakers etc. Now we need to depict this in our noise pollution school project model . Materials Required. Truck and Car Toys; Card Board; Color ...

  15. A COMMUNITY-LED SCIENCE PROJECT

    Through this award, we are using our past research and community framework to co-create a global Community Science Project focused on Noise Pollution, a topic of concern to our communities. ... It was 9 am, December 24th, 2020. I received a phone call from an old school mate called David Dodoo. A little introduction to how I have known David ...

  16. PDF NOISE POLLUTION

    1. Industrial Noise Industrial noise is caused by some high intensity decibels that is the result of industry machines and other such appliances. The noise comes from the use of mills, heavy industrial machines and even the small exhaust fans that run for a long period.

  17. Evs Project On Noise Pollution For Class 11th

    The operation of machinery, heavy equipment, and power tools produces loud and continuous sounds, which can impact both workers and nearby communities. Construction activities, including drilling, hammering, and demolition work, contribute to noise pollution as well.

  18. Teachers' Noise Sensitivity and Efforts to Prevent Noise Pollution in

    The noise phenomenon at school is one of the factors that may negatively affect school climate. Purpose In this study, the noise sensitivity and coping efforts of classroom teachers who intensely ...

  19. Combating Noise Pollution

    We know that plants, inside and outside, can help absorb sounds and noises that can contribute to noise pollution as stems, leaves, and bark can all absorb noise. Plants with fleshy leaves are particularly good for noise absorption. So, there's a good reason that our minds connect silence to images of nature—green spaces and other outdoor ...

  20. NYU Launches Research Initiative to Combat NYC Noise Pollution

    "Noise pollution is one of the topmost quality of life issues for urban residents in the U.S. with proven effects on health, education, the economy, and the environment," said Juan Pablo Bello, director of the Music and Audio Research Lab (MARL) at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and lead investigator on the SONYC initiative. "Yet, most cities lack the resources for ...

  21. Noise Pollution

    Earth Science Noise Pollution Prevention Noise Pollution We know that a sound is a form of energy. Sometimes the sound can be soothing to listen to and, at times, loud to hear. Sound can travel in the air and is produced by the vibration of objects.

  22. PDF A School Polluted by Noise : A Semiotic Analysis of Children's Pictures*

    The reasons for the noise in the school are depicted quite well in the student pictures; noise is reflected as a phenomenon that is disturbing, destructive, threatening physiological-psychological health, and negatively affecting social life and learning in school.

  23. The Noise Project: Solving Noise Pollution, One Decibel At a Time

    The Noise Project is unique because it tackles noise pollution while also addressing systemic issues of power and privilege. Putting that mission into practice, the NOISE community is made up of 15 community-based organizations from across North America that represent diverse communities. Each organization engages with the public in ways that ...