Handout
Other

My Dr.: The Hearing Impaired Child in the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Types of hearing loss are discussed, along with characteristics and support strategies helpful to teachers trying to overcome the difficulties hearing impaired students often experience in the classroom.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kids Health: Hearing [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
We deal with loud noises in our environment all the time - some we can control and some we can't. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be a problem for kids and teens, especially with the prevalence of earbuds and handheld devices that...
Website
PBS

Pbs: Misunderstood Minds

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A wonderful spotlight on scientific explanations behind learning differences and strategies to aid success in school. Includes profiles of the students in the documentary as well as interactive activities designed to give site visitors a...
Website
Other

Wizzlewolf: Special Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site with links to numerous others that are a valuable component to any teacher who works with students with disabilities. Site developed by a National Board Certified Teacher.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Sounds All Around

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students follow the steps of the engineering design process to create their own ear trumpet devices (used before modern-day hearing aids), including testing them with a set of reproducible sounds. They learn to recognize different...