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Hold Off on the Headphones

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Students explore hearing loss caused by sound waves. In this physical science lesson plan, students will start by learning about waves and wave characteristics and move into sound waves. Students will study how sound effects their hearing and loss of hearing.

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hearing, sound waves, sound, energy, the five senses

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energy, hearing, senses, sound, sound waves, programs
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Grade
9th - 10th
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Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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14 days
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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