Complete the Activity on This Website (Including the Quiz)

Human Ear Webquest Complete the activity on this website (including the quiz): http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thechildrensuniv ersityofmanchester/flash/ear.swf

Watch the following videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSO765hyxrc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M99cKqU8tyg&feature=related

Complete the activity on this website: http://www.science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih3/Hearing/activities/lesson4 .htm

Label: pinna, cochlea, eardrum, auditory nerve, ear canal, stirrup, hammer, semicircular canals, anvil List the function of each part of the human ear. What is each part of the ear responsible for doing?

Part of Ear Function (this is what it does) Pinna

Ear canal

Ear drum

Hammer/Anvil/Stirrup

Cochlea

Semicircular Canals

Auditory Nerve

Describe the process that occurs when we hear (1st step is provided). You may need more or less steps depending on amount of detail you provide. 1. Pinnae catch sound waves 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Pick a hearing problem from this website to summarize. Provide a brief description of the hearing problem, causes, symptoms, and how it can be treated. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eardisorders.html

Describe the hearing problem: ______

What causes this problem? ______

What are the symptoms? ______

How can this condition be treated? ______

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