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How Can You Make a Noisy Room Quieter?

Video · 1:50 · Crafty Clover explains, from A Million Whys Book 14

You can make a noisy room quieter by adding soft things that absorb sound! Rugs, curtains, cushions, and bookshelves full of books all soak up sound. Small changes can add up.

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What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How can you make a noisy room quieter?

The Big Idea

You can make a noisy room quieter by adding soft things that absorb sound! Rugs, curtains, cushions, and bookshelves full of books all soak up sound. Small changes can add up.

Add Soft Things

Step one: add soft things. Rugs, curtains, cushions, and bookshelves full of books soak up sound instead of bouncing it around. That makes a room feel calmer and more comfortable.

Block And Close

Step two: block and close. Closing doors and windows keeps noise from outside and from other rooms away. Walls and doors stop some of the sound.

Turn It Down

Step three: turn it down. Switch off sound that no one is using, and turn down the volume. Even small changes like felt pads on chair legs reduce noise.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Rugs and cushions soak up sound. Closed windows and doors keep noise out. Lower volume means less noise. Felt pads stop scraping chair legs. A quieter room is easier on everyone's ears, and it is easier to talk and think.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Quick facts about quiet rooms. Hard, bare rooms echo the most. Books on a shelf soak up sound too. Small changes add up. Quiet rooms are easier on everyone's ears.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, drag a chair across a hard floor. Then stick felt pads on the legs and drag it again. How much quieter is it? What else could quiet your room? Share what you discover with a grown-up.

Outro

Soft things and small changes make rooms quieter. Science is amazing! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!

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