TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Hearing: How Do Our Ears Work?
Students learn about the anatomy of the ear and how the ears work as a sound sensor. Ear anatomy parts and structures are explained in detail, as well as how sound is transmitted mechanically and then electrically through them to the...
Other
Deafness Research Uk: How the Ear Works
A collection of several images explains how the ear makes us hear sound.
Other
Amplifon: Interactive Ear: A Guide to Human Hearing
The Interactive Ear is a whole ear model which allows the user to explore all the inner-workings of the human ear.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: The Human Ear
Informative article on the human ear. Describes the parts and function of the ear. Explains how the ear functions when listening to music.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Physics of Hearing: Hearing
By the end of this section, you will be able to define hearing, pitch, loudness, timbre, note, tone, phon, ultrasound, and infrasound; compare loudness to frequency and intensity of a sound; and identify structures of the inner ear and...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Ear Cross Section
An interactive labeling exercise on parts of the human ear.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Eye & Ear
Understand the structure and function of the eye and ear cells by examining these microscopic tissue samples.
Other
Avatar Consultants, Inc: The Physiology of Hearing
Describes the stuctures of the ear, and gives the functions of each structure. An explanation of the organ of corti. Provides a chart along with links to more pages of additional information.
Other
Siemens Science Day: Life Science: Hear Ye! Hear Ye! [Pdf]
Through this hands-on science activity, students make a model of the human ear as well as explore the parts of the ear and their roles in transferring sound.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Designer Ears
Why do animals' ears all look different? In this activity, you will research all shapes and function of ears to create "better" ears.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Model Eardrum
You can make a model of the eardrum by following the simple directions on this site. Only four common items are needed to create this model.
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: Ear Anatomy
Players will test their knowledge of the structure of the ear by clicking on the correct dot corresponding to the correct part of the ear.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis is a disorder with the bone of the middle ear. This resource thoroughly analyzes the problem of Otosclerosis and discusses current trends in research along with possible treatments for the hearing loss associated with it.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Ears Quiz
A short quiz testing knowledge of the structure and function of human ears.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Ears
How do you hear? Watch this ear video and take the accompanying quiz to step inside the ear. [6:08]
Read Works
Read Works: Animal Ears
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about four animals that have very different types of ears. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Hearing and the Ear
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how we hear sound, how the ear works, and the different structures of the ear.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Hearing and Balance
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What do listening to music and riding a bike have in common? It might surprise you to learn that both activities depend on your ears. The ears do more than just...
WebMD
Medicine Net: Hearing and Balance Anatomy
Learn all about the ear and how it works in this illustrated article on the anatomy and function of the ear.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: The Human Ear
Using diagrams and animations, students discover how the anatomy of the ear and the physics of sound waves work together to allow us to hear.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Effects of Ear Canal Acoustics on Hearing Ability
This is a five-question quiz related to the passage "The Effects of Ear Canal Acoustics on Hearing Ability."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Sound Questions
Test your knowledge of sound with this ten-question quiz.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Functions of the Basilar Membrane
Read the passage "Functions of the Basilar Membrane" and complete the five-question quiz related to hearing.
Other
London South Bank University: Ear Structure and Function
An informative and somewhat technical discussion on the function and structure of the inner, middle, and outer ear. Numerous diagrams accompany the text.