Complete a scavenger hunt for common sounds to explore your surroundings at home in new ways.
Instructions
01. DISCOVER
Find different places inside and outside your home where you can safely hear your surroundings.
02. LISTEN INSIDE
Stand in the first place of your choice inside your home and listen for any of the following sounds:
- someone walking
- someone talking
- someone writing or drawing
- a door opening or closing
- music
- water running
- the wind through a window
Move to a new place in your home. What can you hear now? Make a list of found sounds you remember hearing inside in the past to add to this list.
03. LISTEN OUTSIDE
Stand in the first place of your choice outside your home and listen for any of the following sounds:
- cars
- birds
- planes
- train or light rail
- the wind through tree branches
- construction
Move to a new place outside your home. What can you hear now? Make a list of sounds you remember hearing outside in the past to add to this list.
04. BONUS ROUND
Take a picture of what is making the sound you find and share your images.
Share your favorite part of your hunt for sounds with us using #MuseumFromHome #ConnectWithCAMH | @camhouston
About Virtual Drop-In Experiences
CAMH’s Virtual Drop-In Experiences feature instructions for pop-up activities you can do at home. Each hands-on activity provides creative opportunities to experience current exhibitions from a distance in a unique and meaningful way. Virtual Drop-In Experiences are released on our website at 1PM every Saturday. All ages, always free. Visit our Museum From Home page for more hands-on activities you can enjoy anytime!