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Hands-on Activity

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

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Summary
In this activity, students will construct a model ear to learn how different materials transmit sound.
Overview
Topic: Modeling Sound Transfer
Real World Science Topics:
  • An exploration of the anatomy of the human ear.
  • An exploration of how sound is transferred through different materials.
Objective
Students will explore the various parts of the human ear and how those parts allow for the transfer of sound.

Activity Difficulty Rating: 4 Each hands-on science activity has been ranked based on difficulty of set up and how difficult they are to perform. The rating scale is from 1 to 5, with 1 being the easiest and 5 being the most complicated.