Tools of the Trade: How to Teach Hearing Protection with Mini Airzookas
Use STEM education and the investigative process to teach youth about hearing protection. This lesson puts a new spin on a classic safety education tool commonly referred to as the “AirZooka,” which is used to mimic the interaction between harmful noise and the human eardrum. The mini AirZooka activity takes this teaching tool a step further by engaging students in the building and demonstrating processes to amplify learning, engagement, and ultimately the retention of knowledge.