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We are constantly bombarded by noise, from the ding of a text message and constant hum of computers to ambulance sirens and the sounds of planes overhead, that we don’t stop and listen, really listen, to the sounds of nature.
Have you ever wondered what nature and all its elements sound like? And we’re not just talking about the sounds of birds chirping, leaves rustling in the wind, or a babbling brook.
We often forget how impactful the sense of sound is because we live in such a visual world.
Together, the USDA Forest Service and The Nature of Cities produced an immersive sound experience called Reverberations. Organized by elements—air, water, earth, and fire—the Reverberations exhibit explores sounds such as the acoustic ecology of bark beetles or what sounds you’ll hear in an urban forest. Listen to the crackling of pine needles on fire or bat echolocation.
Enhance your PLT lessons with these auditory pieces and invite learners to close their eyes and simply listen.
Source: Project Learning Tree
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