Soundscape: Sense of Place

Since 2018, the Anchorage Museum has partnered with schools and organizations to record and collect the dynamic soundscapes of Alaska. This lesson introduces students to the concept of sense of place through the five senses.

Recommended grade levels 8^th – 12^th

• Discover how to utilize the sense of hearing to make observations of the natural world
• Practice close listening
• Look at the relationship between physical places and human connections to them
• Think critically and support answers with evidence