Curated OER
Why Your Ears Pop
In this ears worksheet, students read about what causes your ears to pop when you change altitude and about equalizing air pressure. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
University of Washington
Hearing: Activities, Experiments, Models and More
Come and learn more about one of the five senses? Hearing is an integral part of our everyday life. To learn more use the activities, experiments, models and more wrapped into this hearing website.
Other
Mindspring: Another Ear Infection?
Discusses the location and function of the eustachian tube, which is a key factor in middle ear infections. Includes a diagram of the ear.
Other
Univ. Of Leicester: Amplitude of Vibrations and Loudness
Discusses the ear drum receiving vibrations and how the amplitude of those vibrations translates into the loudness of the sound. Good diagrams to illustrate this concept.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: Music to Our Ears
Discover the connection between sound waves and hearing with this webpage tutorial. Be sure to click on the picture for detailed information.