Level

Middle School or High School

Essential Questions

What role does sound play in soothing techniques?

What are sound waves and how are they interpreted by the brain?

Materials

Lesson Slides

Student Worksheet

Simple sound-making objects (like paper, fabric, shakers, etc)

Phones, tablets, computers to record and edit sounds

Speakers to play sounds

Source Material

The Stavros Niarchos Brain Insight Lecture, "Nurturing Growth in a Dynamic World" 

By Dr. Dima Amso and Dr. Dani Dumitriu

Created by:

Alejandro Mundo

Edited by:

Maia Gumnit, PhD

With input from:

Aaron Licari

Alejandro Mundo

Andrew Anderson

Annycardeli Lopez

Brittany Beck

Claryliz Peralta Rodriguez

Deborah Reich

Emma Schmich

Erik Shold

Gian Fasano

Gwendolyn Salas

Karol Petreshock

Lavonne Hunter

Mariya Barreras

Michael Becker

Rachel Wax

Ramona Fittipaldi

Ramsha Farooq

Renee Jones

Sean McFadden

Shannette Richards

Stephen Kos

Tchnavia Merrick

Theresa Stanley

Madalyn McDaniel