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Most states require hearing screenings in the fifth grade.
Also, this age range is fairly easy to motivate and are old enough to comprehend the complexities of noise-induced hearing loss. With that said, let's look at the BANG curriculum. The curriculum focuses on teaching children about noise and hearing loss but also tries to enhance their appreciation of good hearing and motivate them to protect it. 1-hour blocks of their time. This program can be modified for a 45-minute presentation.