Education
Environmental Protection UK have a range of educational resources which can be used in schools to raise awareness of the impacts of noise and air pollution issues, and their impact on health and the environment.
Neighbourhood Noise and Me
A lively and interactive resource for 7-11 year olds (key stage 2), written and developed by practising teachers to raise awareness of sound and noise, the impact noise has in our neighbourhoods, and how we can prevent our noise from annoying neighbours and families.
Available to order for £5.00 plus p&p
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Alternatively you can order by email or by calling 01273 878770
ONLINE ACTIVITIES
Travel Buster
A free online activity for 7-11 year olds (key stage 2) aimed at raising awareness of the impacts of travel on health, noise and air quality. Pupils are asked about their journey to and from school over a week and are given a rating based on the impact their journey has. They can then make a pledge to improve it.
A downloadable version is available, together with teaching notes and handouts. Find out more or visit www.travelbuster.org.uk
Hear This!
An fun interactive pack for key stage 1& 2, aimed at raising awareness of what noise pollution is, how it can affect our quality of life, and how excessive noise can damage hearing. The pack is available to download and the sounds featured on the accompanying CD areavailable in two separate files:
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What's in Your Air?
Creative and practical teaching pack with activities for key stage 1& 2, aimed at raising awareness of air pollution - includes a range of interesting activities and teachers notes.
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Sounding Off!
An activity booklet for pupils at key stage 3 & 4, aimed at helping pupils gain a better understanding of the nature and properties of sound and noise, and the social and health effects of the noise we make in everyday life. Complete with teaching notes.
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Transport Emissions Assessment
An activity booklet for pupils at key stage 3 & 4, aimed at raising awareness of the impact of transport choices on the environment, and the differences they can make collectively and as inidivuals.
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