Distinguishes between natural sounds of the environment and excessive, harmful sounds made by humans. Defines sound pollution, tracing historical background, scientific experimentaiton and solutions to sound pollution. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504297
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment - Social aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Noise pollution
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Noise pollution - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Pollution - Environmental aspects
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Environment - Social aspects
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)