Soundscape Directions

Directions:
Fill in the required portions of this document. Be sure to save it. You will submit this file with a
link to your soundscape.
1. The introduction include just a few of the many ideas for soundscapes to get you thinking
creatively. Now it is your turn. Brainstorm a minimum of three soundscape ideas in
different content areas. You should treat this activity as if you are the teacher. You are
creating a project you would have your students do. The soundscape you create will be an
example which you can use in your future pedagogy.
Content Area:
History
Reading/Writing
Science

Soundscape Idea:
The train rides to the Concentration Camps during WWll
To the poem Jabberwocky
What the seasons sound like

1. Choose the idea you like the most. Write a brief summary of your idea.
a. The students will have learned about all 4 seasons, they will now incorporate
sounds from each of the seasons within 4 different sections, and symbolizing
transitions between the seasons. Students will consider how the different seasons
effect animals, people, and nature.
2. Identify the grade level, content area, and standards.
Grade level:
2nd

Content area(s):
Science Earth Science

Standards:
3: Weather and the changing season
impact the environment and organisms
such as humans, plants, and other
animals

3. Brainstorm what sounds you feel should be included in this soundscape. (A bit of a project
outline)
a. Summer warm sounds, fiery sounds, pool sounds, water sounds, laughter, sizzles
b. Fall leaf drop, campfire, smores cooking, soft laughter
c. Winter cold sounds, sledding, hot cocoa, tea pot, carolers, schools out for the
winter
d. Spring animal sounds, new growth, soft melodic sounds, hints of fiery sounds.

4. Now, create your soundscape. As you create, save your citations.

Citations:
a. http://soundbible.com/1267-Swimming-Pool-Ambiance.html
b. http://soundbible.com/1090-Hot-Sizzling.html
c. http://soundbible.com/2007-Kid-Laugh-Long.html
d. http://soundbible.com/1661-Sunny-Day.html
e. http://soundbible.com/920-Cicada.html
f. http://soundbible.com/1507-Chopping-Wood.html
g. http://soundbible.com/1882-Football-Crowd.html
h. http://soundbible.com/1902-Fire-Burning.html
i. http://soundbible.com/660-Walking-In-Snow.html
j. http://soundbible.com/1256-Sleigh-Bells-Ringing.html

k. http://soundbible.com/1708-Kettle-Whistle.html
l. http://soundbible.com/632-Snow-Ball-Throw-And-Splat.html
m. http://soundbible.com/2124-45min-April-Rainstorm.html

Requirements:
Minimum of 60 seconds and a maximum of five minutes
Quality editing (smooth transitions between clips, sound level is even - it doesnt fluctuate
dramatically)
Creativity
Accuracy (content and grammatical)
Citations
Due on Monday, 11-21-16 at 11:59PM
Once your soundscape is complete, paste the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=OiacPuadOys&feature=youtu.be

You will also need to post your soundscape to your ePortfolio.

How to Information:
1. You can use audio clips from free sound effects and music sites such as SoundBible and
Free Play Music. Remember copyright and fair use when creating your soundscape. Many
short audio clips from popular songs, movies, speeches, etc. used for educational
purposes can be reproduced.
2. The Library of Congress has access to many historical speeches and other audio files.
3. Use your personal mobile device or computer to record unique sound files (reading a story,
singing, voice overs, etc.)
4. To edit your files and create a cohesive soundscape, you can use an iDevice and
GarageBand. GarageBand is also available on the Macs in the McKee lab.
There is free audio editing software for any computer. Audacity is commonly used in K-12
schools and is rather easy to use. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
5. Load your finished file to YouTube, add the link to this document, and load it to your
ePortfolio.
6. Save plenty of time for creation to account for technical difficulties and/or the need for
help.
Audacity:
Sourceforge tutorial
YouTube tutorial: part 1 and part 2
GarageBand:
Tutorial 1
There are many videos available on using GarageBand and Audacity. Just Google whatever you
need.