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Can You Hear Me Now?

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Did you know sound is something we can see? In this activity, participants will explore how we can "see" sound by using a photophone, a DIY tool that converts sound into visual patterns. Check out our instructions to make one, or read about other ways to visualize sounds. Participants will then listen to whale calls and match what they hear to pictures of those same calls.

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Can You Hear Me Now?

Can You Hear Me Now?

Did you know sound is something we can see? In this activity, participants will explore how we can "see" sound by using a photophone, a DIY tool that converts sound into visual patterns. Check out our instructions to make one, or read about other ways to visualize sounds. Participants will then listen to whale calls and match what they hear to pictures of those same calls.