Glenna Waite

Soundscape Directions
Directions:
Fill in the required portions of this document. Be sure to save it. You will submit this file with a
link to your soundscape.
1. The introduction include just a few of the many ideas for soundscapes to get you thinking
creatively. Now it is your turn. Brainstorm a minimum of three soundscape ideas in
different content areas. You should treat this activity as if you are the teacher. You are
creating a project you would have your students do. The soundscape you create will be an
example which you can use in your future pedagogy.
Content Area:
Science: weather
Social Studies: History
Math:

Soundscape Idea:
Rain, wind, tornado, snow (slushy), little kids jumping in puddles,
car stuck in mud
Presidency song, M.L.K. I have a dream speech, flying plane for
Amelia Earhart
Counting, calculator typing,

1. Choose the idea you like the most. Write a brief summary of your idea.
I chose to do history because there are a variety of things I could use. The standard I
chose involves famous, courageous American leaders and I feel that it was be informative
and educational.
2. Identify the grade level, content area, and standards.
Grade level:
First Grade

Content area(s):
Social Studies

Standards:
History Standard 1.2.b

3. Brainstorm what sounds you feel should be included in this soundscape. (A bit of a project
outline)
1. Presidents
a. Presidency song
2. Amelia Earhart
a. Flying plane
3. M.L.K
a. I have a dream Speech
4. Rosa Parks
a. Bus sounds
5. Babe Ruth
a. Baseball sounds such as
i. Hitting a ball
ii. Eating peanuts
iii. Homerun!
4. Now, create your soundscape. As you create, save your citations.
Citations:

"List of Courageous People throughout History ." Biography Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2016.
"The Most Important Leaders in U.S. History." Ranker. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNalChrotUc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtEubk3DFqM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHk8lDuLVjc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1wXEEQBHeQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQAuNnCbEz8
Requirements:
Minimum of 60 seconds and a maximum of five minutes
Quality editing (smooth transitions between clips, sound level is even - it doesnt fluctuate
dramatically)
Creativity
Accuracy (content and grammatical)
Citations
Due on Monday, April 18th at 11:59PM
Once your soundscape is complete, paste the link here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4ABVnr-VRE

You will also need to post your soundscape to your ePortfolio.

How to Information:
1. You can use audio clips from free sound effects and music sites such as SoundBible and
Free Play Music. Remember copyright and fair use when creating your soundscape. Many
short audio clips from popular songs, movies, speeches, etc. used for educational
purposes can be reproduced.
2. The Library of Congress has access to many historical speeches and other audio files.
3. Use your personal mobile device or computer to record unique sound files (reading a story,
singing, voice overs, etc.)
4. To edit your files and create a cohesive soundscape, you can use an iDevice and
GarageBand. GarageBand is also available on the Macs in the McKee lab.
There is free audio editing software for any computer. Audacity is commonly used in K-12
schools and is rather easy to use. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
5. Load your finished file to YouTube, add the link to this document, and load it to your
ePortfolio.
6. Save plenty of time for creation to account for technical difficulties and/or the need for
help.
Audacity:
Sourceforge tutorial
YouTube tutorial: part 1 and part 2
GarageBand:
Tutorial 1

There are many videos available on using GarageBand and Audacity. Just Google whatever you
need.