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Why Do Things Sound Scary? Instructional VideoWhy Do Things Sound Scary? Instructional Video
Publisher
Be Smart
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:47
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2013
Instructional Video

Why Do Things Sound Scary?

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Why do dissonant noise cause a physical reaction of fear in humans? The video explains why some things sound scary and how we evolved to be more afraid of sounds than sights. It details how people constantly live in the past and how this trait has helped humans to survive through many generations.

8 Views 13 Downloads

Concepts

hearing, vision, the brain, fears, evolution

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Bring in a theremin for class members to experiment with
  • Visit a recording studio to learn about sound effects

Classroom Considerations

  • Video would best fit near Halloween
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
  • Includes many links to music that incorporate the science described in the video

Cons

  • None

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