Blizzard Bag Chorus Mr. Gattozzi Select one of the following activities for Snow Day 4 and/or Day 5. You do not have to complete the activities in order and may select any of the three. These activities will be due two weeks after the snow day. Hard copies of the activities will be provided if you experience internet or computer issues. If you have any questions or issues, please email me at [email protected]. I will be checking my email frequently during “school hours.” Activity 1 Read the following article entitled “Taking Care of Your Voice.” Either write a seven to ten sentence summary of the article, or create an informational poster containing at least three facts or suggestions about taking care of your voice. The written summary should be either typed or hand written NEATLY, using complete sentences and proper grammar. The poster should be on an 8.5 X 11 or larger sheet of paper or poster board, which contains three or more facts as well as some type of graphic, drawing, or picture that is relevant to the topic.

Activity 2 This activity has two options. Select one option to complete. Option 1 - Web/Internet Based Either click on the link below or copy and paste the URL into your favorite web browser. This is a key signature identification game. You need to have at least 30 correct answers before this activity is completed. After getting at least 30 correct answers, click on the “i” icon in the top right corner of the exercise and select “Show Progress Report.” Next, sign the report by entering your name into the “Student Name” box and click “Sign Report.” Either print out the report (click on the Print Report button

towards the bottom of the screen) or copy and paste the verification code and email it to me. Link: http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/keysig/b999yyy Option 2 – Written/Paper Based Print out and complete the following key signature worksheet. To receive credit, you must have all 30 key signatures correct. Worksheets with less than 30 correct answers will be returned and corrections need to be made in order to receive credit.

Activity 3 Read the following article entitled “More Headphone Use Leading to Hearing Loss”. Either write a seven to ten sentence summary of the article, or create an informational poster containing at least three facts or suggestions about hearing loss. The written summary should be either typed or hand written NEATLY, using complete sentences and proper grammar. The poster should be on an 8.5 X 11 or larger sheet of paper or poster board, which contains three or more facts as well as some type of graphic, drawing, or picture that is relevant to the topic.

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We rely on our voices to inform, persuade, and connect with other people. Your voice is as unique as your fingerprint. Many people you know use their voices all day long, day in and day out. Singers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, nurses, sales people, and public speakers are among those who make great demands on their voices. Unfortunately, these individuals are most prone to experiencing voice problems. It is believed that 7.5 million people have diseases or disorders of voice. Some of these disorders can be avoided by taking care of your voice. Top

What are some causes of voice problems? Causes of vocal problems may include upper respiratory infections, inflammation caused by acid reflux, vocal misuse and abuse, vocal nodules or laryngeal papillomatosis (growths), laryngeal cancer, neuromuscular diseases (such as spasmodic dysphonia or vocal cord paralysis), and psychogenic conditions due to psychological trauma. Keep in mind that most voice problems are reversible and can be successfully treated when diagnosed early. Top

How do you know when your voice is not healthy? Has your voice become hoarse or raspy? Have you lost your ability to hit some high notes when singing? Does your voice suddenly sound deeper? Does your throat often feel raw, achy, or strained? Has it become an effort to talk? Do you find yourself repeatedly clearing your throat? If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, you may be experiencing a voice problem. You should consult a doctor. An otolaryngologist (oh-toe-lar-in-GAH-luh-jist) is the physician and surgeon who specializes in diseases or disorders of the ears, nose, and throat. He or she can determine the underlying cause of your voice problem. The professional who can help you with improving the use of your voice and avoiding vocal abuse is a speech-language pathologist. Top

Tips to prevent voice problems Limit your intake of drinks that include alcohol or caffeine. These act as diuretics (substances that increase urination) and cause the body to lose water. This loss of fluids dries out the voice. Alcohol also irritates the mucous membranes that line the throat. Drink plenty of water. Six to eight glasses a day is recommended. Don't smoke and avoid second-hand smoke. Cancer of the vocal folds is seen most often in individuals who smoke. Practice good breathing techniques when singing or talking. It is important to support your voice with deep breaths from the diaphragm, the wall that separates your chest and abdomen. Singers and speakers are often taught exercises that improve this breath control. Talking from the throat, without supporting breath, puts a great strain on the voice.

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Avoid eating spicy foods. Spicy foods can cause stomach acid to move into the throat or esophagus (reflux). Use a humidifier in your home. This is especially important in winter or in dry climates. Thirty percent humidity is recommended. Try not to overuse your voice. Avoid speaking or singing when your voice is hoarse. Wash your hands often to prevent colds and flu. Include plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables in your diet. These foods contain vitamins A, E, and C. They also help keep the mucus membranes that line the throat healthy. Do not cradle the phone when talking. Cradling the phone between the head and shoulder for extended periods of time can cause muscle tension in the neck. Exercise regularly. Exercise increases stamina and muscle tone. This helps provide good posture and breathing, which are necessary for proper speaking. Get enough rest. Physical fatigue has a negative effect on voice. Avoid talking in noisy places. Trying to talk above noise causes strain on the voice. Avoid mouthwash or gargles that contain alcohol or irritating chemicals. If you still wish to use a mouthwash that contains alcohol, limit your use to oral rinsing. If gargling is necessary, use a salt water solution. Avoid using mouthwash to treat persistent bad breath. Halitosis (bad breath) may be the result of a problem that mouthwash can't cure, such as low grade infections in the nose, sinuses, tonsils, gums, or lungs, as well as from gastric reflux from the stomach. Consider using a microphone. In relatively static environments such as exhibit areas, classrooms, or exercise rooms, a lightweight microphone and an amplifier-speaker system can be of great help. Consider voice therapy. A speech-language pathologist who is experienced in treating voice problems can provide education on healthy use of the voice and instruction in proper voice techniques. Top

What research on voice is NIDCD supporting? The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) supports and conducts research and research training on the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. NIDCD also supports the development of assistive or augmentative devices that improve communication for individuals who have communication challenges. Within the research support for voice is a range of activity from the molecular mechanisms of disease processes, such as papilloma virus, to clinical research that identifies strategies for diagnosis, treatment, or cure of voice disorders. An active area of research is examining the dose of vibrational exposure that human vocal folds receive during phonation. At the cellular level, the effect of gene expression and protein production are being studied as a function of this vibrational dose. Results may lead to engineered vocal fold tissues that can withstand vibrational stress. Other studies of voice disorders focus on determining the nature, causes, diagnosis, and prevention of these disorders. These studies may lead to the development of treatments and interventions that will improve the quality of life for those who are already challenged by severe voice disorders. Substantial progress has been made in the development of augmentative communication devices to facilitate the expressive communication of persons with severe communication disabilities. An investigation of conversational performance by users of augmentative communicative devices is in progress. Other funded research evaluates whether a low-cost, laser-activated keyboard for accessing personal computers is feasible. With access to personal computers, individuals with disabilities can immediately use software programs and speech synthesizers for augmentative communication. There is ongoing research on the mechanisms of laryngeal papillomatosis and of laryngeal cancer. Because teachers are among the individuals with a high incidence of vocal disorders, NIDCD is supporting the development of an educational web site for teachers to support healthy behaviors and protection of their voices. Top

Additional resources For additional information on conditions affecting voice, the following NIDCD Fact Sheets are also available: Vocal Fold Paralysis Spasmodic Dysphonia

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Where can I get more information? NIDCD maintains a directory of organizations that can answer questions and provide printed or electronic information on taking care of your voice. Please see the list of organizations at www.nidcd.nih.gov/directory. Use the following keywords to help you search for organizations that are relevant to taking care of your voice: Speech-language pathologists Papillomatosis Spasmodic dysphonia For more information, additional addresses and phone numbers, or a printed list of organizations, contact: NIDCD Information Clearinghouse 1 Communication Avenue Bethesda, MD 20892-3456 Toll-free Voice: (800) 241-1044 Toll-free TTY: (800) 241-1055 Fax: (301) 770-8977 E-mail: [email protected] For questions about laryngeal cancer, contact Cancer Information Service Office of Cancer Communications Public Inquiries Section National Cancer Institute Building 31, Room 10A16 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 Toll-free: (800) 4-CANCER Toll-free TTY: (800) 332-8615 Internet: www.cancer.gov NIH Pub. No. 02-5160 September 2002 Top

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CHICAGO — Everywhere she turns, Angella Day sees people carrying portable music players, often with the ear buds stuffed firmly in place. “They’re very widespread,” says Day, a senior at Chicago’s DePaul University who regularly listens to music on her own iPod while studying or working out. “So addicting.” What she and others may not realize is that many people their age have already damaged their hearing. And researchers fear that the growing popularity of portable music players and other items that attach directly to the ears — including cell phones — is only making it worse. “It’s a different level of use than we’ve seen in the past,” says Robert Novak, director of clinical education in audiology at Purdue University in Indiana. “It’s becoming more of a full-day listening experience, as

DePaul University senior Angella Day, of Carrolton, Ohio, listens to her iPod and reads before class on Sept portable music players and other items that attach directly to the ears has contributed to the problem of hea

opposed to just when you’re jogging.” 'Older ears on younger bodies' Increasingly, Novak says he’s seeing too many young people with “older ears on younger bodies” — a trend that’s been building since the portable Walkman made its debut a few decades back. To document the trend, he and colleagues have been randomly examining students and found a disturbing and growing incidence of what is known as noise-induced hearing loss. Usually, it means they’ve lost the ability to hear higher frequencies, evidenced at times by mild ear-ringing or trouble following conversations in noisy situations. Hearing specialists say they’re also seeing more people in their 30s and 40s — many of them among the first Walkman users — who suffer from more pronounced tinnitus, an internal ringing or even the sound of whooshing or buzzing in the ears. “It may be that we’re seeing the tip of the iceberg now,” says Dr. John Oghalai, director of The Hearing Center at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, who’s treating more of this age group. “I would not be surprised if we start to see even more of this.” Noise-induced hearing loss happens any number of ways, from attending noisy concerts and clubs to using firearms or loud power tools and even recreational vehicles (snowmobiles and some motorcycles are among the offenders). Long-term damage Today, doctors say many people also are wearing headphones, not just to enjoy music, but also to block out ambient noise on buses, trains or just the street. And all of it can contribute to hearing loss. “The tricky part is that you don’t know early on. It takes multiple exposures and sometimes years to find out,” says Dr. Colin Driscoll, an otologist at Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic. One telltale sign that you’ve done damage to your ears is when you leave a loud venue with ringing ears. If you rest your ears, they might recover, at least partially, doctors say. But with repeated exposure comes more damage to the hair cells in the inner ear, which are key to good hearing. With long-lasting rechargeable batteries, people who use portable music players also are listening longer — and not giving their ears a rest, says Deanna Meinke, an audiologist at the University of Northern Colorado who heads the National Hearing Conservation Association’s task force on children and hearing. Often, she says, people also turn up the volume to ear-damaging levels. A survey published this summer by Australia’s National Acoustic Laboratories found, for instance, that about 25 percent of http://www.nbcnews.com/id/9314984/

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day is relatively safe. Experts also recommend protecting hearing in other ways — standing away from loud speakers, for instance, and using hearing protection when using machinery at work, home or for recreation. Day, the DePaul student, concedes that she’s never thought to carry ear plugs with her, as Driscoll at Mayo Clinic and others suggest. “So what if you gave them out at the door at the concert? Would people wear them more?” Driscoll asks. “I think some would.” To that end, professional musicians have formed Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers (HEAR) to promote hearing protection. And Meinke’s committee is developing a teacher kit with a meter to show dangerous levels of sound — something educators in Oregon also have demonstrated with a Web-based program called Dangerous Decibels. “In the future,” Meinke says, “I hope people will wear ear plugs the same as they wear their bike helmets or wear a seat belt.” © 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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