How do we hear sound?
By – Caterina Bucci Primary Subject – Science Grade Level – 2 Goal: The major goal is for students to understand how we actually hear sound. Learning Outcomes: • Students will be able to identify the inside parts of the ear. • Students will be able to describe how sound travels through their ears. New York State Learning Standards: Mathematics, Science, and Technology Standard 4: Science Substandard 1: The Living Environment Materials and Resources: Teacher Materials: • 20 copies of “Inside My Ear” Worksheet (labeled ear diagram) • 1 larger copy of “Inside My Ear” Worksheet • 1 transparency of “Inside My Ear” Worksheet • 8 different color washable markers • chart paper Student Materials: • 8 different color crayons Motivation: Start the lesson by asking students to think about what we learned about sound already. What causes sound? Students should respond with: Vibrations cause things to make sounds. All sounds are caused by vibrations. Ask key question: How do we hear sounds? Activiti
