How Ears Hear Sound
Grade 5th Grade · Science · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how the ear converts sound waves into signals the brain can understand.
Warm-Up Video
SciShow Kids · 8:22
How Ears Let Us Hear the World! | SciShow Kids
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The big flappy part of the ear, called the auricle, helps collect soundwaves and directs them into the auditory canal.
- 2
The middle ear amplifies soundwaves, and three tiny bones move the stronger signal to the inner ear.
- 3
Inside the cochlea, tiny hairs wiggle and send a signal to your brain, which helps you hear.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how your ear turns the sound of a ringing bell into a message your brain can understand. Mention the eardrum, the tiny bones, the cochlea, and the auditory canal.”
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