Curriculum Guides, Lesson Plans, Reading Lists

Ear training exercises - written and audio samples of sound walks and sound journals [WEBSITE]

Ecoacoustics study guide - college level readings for an introductory course on acoustic ecology and listening. [WEBSITE]

Kids Ear Page - A great collection of links for classroom use or independent study. Includes readings, activites to enhance listening skills, interesting collections of online sounds, and links to other fun sound site. [WEBSITE]

A Sound Walk Across Natural California - Web site with many sounds and short descriptions, covering a wide variety of habitats. Interesting for those outside California, as well [WEBSITE]

The Sound World of Bosavi - Study guide to accompany Steven Feld's Bosavi (3CD, Smithsonian Folkways) and Rainforest Soundwalks (CD, EarthEar). [GO THERE]

Developing a Child's Sense of Place - A curriculum for ages 5-7 by Margot Bevington (Oberlin College) [GO THERE]

Natural Music - Introduction to curriculum using natural, sonorous instruments (stones, wood, clay flutes, etc.) with children, as a way of forging and remembering an ancient form of connection with nature. By Mariolina Zitta, an Italian musician and educator. [GO THERE]

Ec(h)olocator - A roving community catalyst project that creates live radio and performances inspired by the unique soundscapes of individual communities. [WEBSITE]