Sanctuaries of Silence

Provided by: Global Oneness Project |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

In this 360° video from the Global Oneness Project, acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a journey to the Hoh Rain Forest in Washington State to experience silence, escape the noise pollution of modern life, and connect with the land.
Students can experience the difference between noisy city streets and the comparatively silent Hoh Rain Forest.

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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Health

Authors: Adam Loften, Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee

Region: Washington

Languages: English, Spanish

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Teaching Materials

Positives

Students have the opportunity to disconnect from everything, get calm, and explore the value of silence and the effects of noise pollution on humans.
Through this interactive video, students will understand that nature speaks to them. This experience will connect them with themselves and to the natural world.
This video describes the problem of silence being on the verge of extinction and encourages students to take action.

Prerequisites

A 60-minute lesson plan is available for 9th-12th grade. It can be downloaded in English or Spanish. It includes conversation cards organized around four themes: connection to place, effects of modernization, human connection to the environment, and listening.
If you click and drag on the embedded YouTube video, you are able to see a 360° view.

Differentiation & Implementation

This video can be used for a lesson on noise pollution and mental health.
The teacher can ask students to sit on the floor in a meditation position, relax, and put on their headphones to watch the video and enjoy the experience.
High school students can engage in a discussion where they share how they feel after watching the video.
In science class, this resource can be used to encourage students to investigate solutions to noise pollution and silence extinction.
Students can make connections to biology and discuss the effects of noise pollution on the human body after conducting an investigation about it.
Other resources on this topic include Benefits of Urban Trees and Green Spaces - Good for People, the Community, and the Country.

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Global Oneness Project

The Global Oneness Project is a free multimedia platform offering multicultural stories and accompanying lesson plans as pedagogical tools to inspire growing minds. Their award-winning collection of films, photo essays, and articles explores cultural, social, and environmental issues from around the world with a humanistic lens. Aligned to National and Common Core Standards, their curriculum content contains an interdisciplinary approach to learning and facilitates the development of critical thinking, inquiry, and empathy.