Take a sound walk through your Caribbean environment to discover and classify natural sounds, human-made sounds, and explore noise pollution.
The Caribbean is full of wonderful sounds! From the call of tropical birds to the rustle of palm trees in the trade winds, from the rhythm of steel pan music to the crash of waves on the shore. This activity helps students tune into the rich soundscape of their Caribbean environment and learn to distinguish different types of sounds.
The Carnival Sounds Scavenger Hunt takes students on a sound walk around school or the nearby neighborhood. Using a checklist, students identify and categorize sounds as natural (from nature) or human-made. They also learn about warning sounds and discuss noise pollution. This activity sharpens listening skills while connecting science to the vibrant soundscape of Caribbean life.
Waves, Light & Sound: Sound in Our Environment
Use a phone or tablet to record sounds, then play them back in class to identify.
Create a simple map showing where sounds are loudest and quietest around school.
Create and perform sounds of Carnival: drums, whistles, crowd cheering, steel pan!
Create bingo cards with sounds. First to hear all sounds in a row wins!
"What was the loudest sound you heard?"
"What was the softest sound you had to listen carefully to hear?"
"Why are warning sounds usually loud?"
"How would you feel if there were no natural sounds, only loud machines?"
"What sounds do you hear at Carnival time?"
