Young scientists explore hearing through multiple experiments, demonstrations, and activities. They focus on the changes in hearing over a lifetime, how we can determine where a sound is coming from, and the ability to filter noises.

Eighth graders consider how they use their senses. In this biology lesson plan, 8th graders understand the definition of a disability and how it affects Americans who are hearing impaired or deaf, and those Americans who are visually...

Students investigate the decibel readings of various noises. They determine why high-level readings damage hearing. Students arrange sound from the lowest to highest decibel levels when they written on a piece of paper.

Young scholars explore their five senses by experimenting with classmates. In this blindness lesson, students utilize blindfolds while performing everyday activities and discuss the inherent challenges of not having vision. Young...

Fifth graders look at the impact of sound and noise. In this sound lesson, 5th graders review the decibel and common sounds along with their noise levels. They complete a worksheet about the different sounds that one might hear during...

This informative site delves into the following deafness and hearing impairment topics: definition definition, facts, causes, social and economic burden, and WHO's strategy for prevention and control.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores what deafness is, how loud sounds cause hearing loss, and how to prevent hearing loss using hearing protectors.

Sudden Deafness, or Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), is described at this site. In addition to a description, information is provided on causes, treatment, research, and available resources.

Identify beliefs, values and attitudes of deaf culture. Explore the causes and special communication needs of deafness, research the role that American Sign Language plays in forging a sense of community and create your own "sign name".

Have you ever wondered how your ear works? This website will provide you with knowledge on how to locate sound sources among other ear information.

Explore the science of sound and the human ear, and explain how this applies to the operation of cochlear implants for the deaf. Observe how structures can be "tuned" to respond to different frequencies.