Sound Science: Where Did That Noise Come From?

An audible activity from Scientific American Daisy Yuhas Key conceptsThe five sensesNeuroscienceSound wavesAudition IntroductionIn the popular pool game “Marco Polo,” one sightless swimmer calls out “Marco” and seeks out other swimmers when they respond “Polo.” If you’ve tried it, you’ll know it’s not an easy game. Every splash, whisper or giggle is a clue, but