Sounds are everywhere. Few places are really quiet. Car engines roar. Telephones ring. Doors squeak and bang. Even as you read this, you can hear sounds.
Write a few paragraphs that describe a sound you hear every day. Begin by listening to different sounds. Here are some questions to help you:
What are some low sounds and high sounds that I hear?
What words describe sounds?
What sounds do people pay attention to?
How can sounds help me?
Are you ready? Visit the Web sites in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above. Write down what you learn in the boxes.
With teacher supervision, you may search other Web sites. You also can learn about sounds from books at the library. When you are ready, go on to Steps 3 and 4.
Step 2. Research
Find answers to the questions in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes on this page.
Toolbox Tip: Click here to learn how to hear sounds on the Web.
