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Individual units can be adapted for different age groups and taught across multiple subject areas, including:

• Science (environmental science, human health, physics of sound)
• Social Studies (civics, public policy, community impact, history)
• Language Arts and Media Literacy (critical reading, persuasive language, media analysis)

Level 1

Fundamentals of Sound and Hearing
For elementary and high school students to learn about noise pollution and how they can protect their hearing.

• What Is Sound?
• How Does the Human Ear Work?
• What Is Noise Pollution?
• What Is a Decibel?
• How Can You Protect Your Hearing?

Level 2

Health, Society, and Noise Pollution
For elementary and high school students to develop a deeper understanding of noise pollution and its effects.

• Does Noise Pollution Have Physical Effects on the Human Body?
• Why Has Noise Pollution Become So Prevalent in Society?
• What Is Society Doing About Noise Pollution?
• How Does Loud Sound Affect Driver Awareness?
• What Negative Social Effects Result From Noise Pollution?
• Are All Noise Pollution Problems the Same?

Level 3

Critical Analysis
For high school students to develop a critical analytical ability related to noise pollution, civics, human health, and the environment.

• The Bar
• Boom Cars
• Backyard Motocross Track

The questions in each section are designed to engage students and help them better understand noise pollution from their own perspective. The questions are open-ended, and there is no assumed right or wrong answer.

It may be helpful to establish ground rules for constructive discussion, including ways to respectfully disagree.