Summary
A full Operation Ouch episode (S1 E7). The doctors reveal how the voice box, breath and mouth team up to make speech and singing -- plus a clever mind trick. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
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Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Talking feels automatic -- but your voice is a tiny, amazing instrument at work.
- Which body parts work together to make your voice?
- What is the voice box and where is it?
- Why does your voice sound different when you whisper or shout?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: voice, voice box, vocal cords, breath, vibration.
Try it: Put a hand on your throat and say 'aaah'. Describe the vibration you feel.