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The Cochlea Instructional VideoThe Cochlea Instructional Video
Publisher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:32
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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English, Spanish
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The Cochlea

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With all its folds and inner workings, the ear is an extraordinary thing. Take a tour through the anatomy of the ear to get a glimpse of how all the parts works Learners watch as an animation demonstrates how humans hear. The demonstration shows the structure of the cochlea and how it processes sound.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

ear anatomy, the cochlea, sound vibrations, hearing

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the video as a three-dimensional demonstration of hearing
  • Post the video on a class site for pupils to use as a resource

Classroom Considerations

  • Previous exposure to the vocabulary related to the ear is helpful

Pros

  • Lets pupils play and replay parts of the animation to gain a better understanding of the process
  • Includes a transcript of the lesson to support note taking

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.8 RST.11-12.8

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