Summary
How does a sound become something you hear? Chloe and Nurb follow sound waves into the ear, showing how the eardrum and tiny bones inside pass them along toward the brain — and how your ears also help you keep your balance.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Watch, then talk it over.
- What are sound waves, and how do they get into your ear?
- What does the eardrum do when sound reaches it?
- Besides hearing, what other important job do your ears help with?
- Why is it a good idea to protect your ears from very loud sounds?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: ears, sound waves, eardrum, hearing, balance
Try it: Cup your hands behind your ears and listen to a quiet sound, then take them away. Write one sentence about what changed and why ears matter.