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Listening Map

Draw a map of the sounds you hear around you.

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Listening Map

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Step 1 of 5

Sit quietly in one outdoor spot.

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Time15 min
You get1 sound map
DifficultyEasy
SectionExploring

This one is all yours

Nothing sharp, nothing hot, nowhere far. Tell someone what you're up to, then go ahead and do it on your own.

What to do there

5 steps. Tap one when it's done.

Why it's like that

Your ears work out where a sound is coming from by noticing which ear hears it first, a difference of less than a thousandth of a second. Sitting still and drawing it makes you use that skill on purpose.