Subject: Re: Help With a Unit on Sound
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 07:57:25 -0600 (CST)
From: Stacy Herrin <sherrin@genie.esu10.k12.ne.us>
Reply-To: commdisc@communitydisc.wst.esu3.k12.ne.us
To: Multiple recipients of <commdisc@communitydisc.wst.esu3.k12.ne.us>

I have an audio tape that demonstrates the different levels of hearing
loss based on decibels and hertz. It gives a spelling test at the
severve, profound, moderate, and mild level. I could hunt it up and send
it if you are interested.
stacy

On Fri, 7 Feb 1997, Colette de Frey wrote:

> I am currently working closely with Ken VonSeggern at Westside
> Middle School on a unit he is working up in his 7th grade science class
> dealing with sound. Ken, being a barber shop quartet member, will be using
> his own singing skills to enhance the lesson, but he is looking for other
> "stuff" that would enhance and widen his students' learning.
> Kit Eakle -- Where can we access a copy of that interview that took
> place earlier in the year with the deaf percussionist? That would be
> valuable for Ken's students. Was that interview taped? Could we get a
> copy? Let us know. Thanks!
> We also discussed using art images that when we look at them we can
> almost "hear" them. Anyone got any specific images in mind?
>
> Also, the unit includes areas such as how sound travels, how the
> ear works, frequency/pitch, your vocal cords, musical instruments and how
> they work, and music and resonance. If anyone has any ideas concerning
> guest speakers who might add to this unit, please let us know.
>
> A presentation on unusual musical instruments from other countries
> might be really fun! Does anyone know of anyone who could do something
> like this who might want to come out and talk to kids?????
>
> Any other wonderful ideas from you would be appreciated! Share
> with us your ideas! Thanks!
>
> Colette de Frey
> Westside Site Coordinator, Community Discovered
> 3534 South 108th, Omaha, NE 68144-4999
> cdefrey@esu3.esu3.k12.ne.us
> (402) 390-8324 Fax (402) 390-8325
> ***************************************************************************
> "Take my way, it's the highway that's the best!
> Get your kicks, on Route 66!"
>

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Subject: Re: Help With a Unit on Sound
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 18:31:51 -0400
From: keakle@artsedge.kennedy-center.org (Kit Eakle)
Reply-To: commdisc@communitydisc.wst.esu3.k12.ne.us
To: Multiple recipients of <commdisc@communitydisc.wst.esu3.k12.ne.us>

One more tidbit on the Sound Unit re: Evelyn Glennie. There is a VERY
interesting article on Evelyn's site by her husband on her understanding of
deafness and sound. It's at:
http://www.evelyn.co.uk/glennie/hearing.htm

Kit

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Kit Eakle
Program Manager
ARTSEDGE
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,
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202-416-8874
keakle@artsedge.kennedy center.org
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