Five Senses: Hearing

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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Ears are the sensory organs that collect sounds.

You use your ears to hear the world around you.

Many people live without being able to hear sounds. This happens because something is not working correctly in the ears.

In this lesson, investigate the sense of hearing and how the ear works. An engaging video, fun activities, and interesting projects will help you explore the world of sound with your sense of hearing.

Your ears are round, so they can catch sounds and send them down a tunnel, called the ear canal, to your eardrum.

Your eardrum is a piece of skin stretched across the ear canal. The eardrum sends vibrations to your brain.

Your brain senses these vibrations and can tell what is making the sounds.

Brainstorm some sounds you can hear.

Make a list with familiar sounds like music, the phone ringing, birds chirping, or dogs barking. Don't forget to include different types of sounds, such as loud.

Think about all the different things you can hear.

Watch the video below to learn more about ears and hearing.

Think about all you have learned as you move on to the Got It? section.