Measuring noise
Measuring the amount of noise produced by different activities.
In this activity learners will measure noise produced by a range of activities using a sound meter to help them understand how noise is measured and that high noise levels can damage our hearing.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity to teach learners about sound, as part of a scheme of learning covering sound waves and how sound is generated or as part of a wider topic area covering health and safety considerations in the workshop.
You will need:
- Sound meters (or smart phones with sound meter apps)
- Calculator
- Graph paper (for extension activity)
- Tape measure (for extension activity)
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