PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Moriussaq: A Case Study in Hearing Loss
This video segment follows neurophysiologist Allen Counter as he studies an epidemic of hearing loss in Moriussaq, Greenland, one of the quietest places on Earth. Footage from NOVA: "Mystery of the Senses: Hearing."
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Noise Induced Hearing Loss
This site on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss runs through a variety of topics on the subject and includes a diagram. The topics covered include: How do we hear, What sounds cause NIHL, What are the effects of NIHL, Can NIHL be prevented, What...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Sound and Fury: Deaf and Diverse
Identify beliefs, values and attitudes of deaf culture. Explore the causes and special communication needs of deafness, research the role that American Sign Language plays in forging a sense of community and create your own "sign name".
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Auditory Neuropathy
Through a series of topic related questions and answers, this site discusses and thoroughly analyzes the hearing disorder known as auditory neuropathy. Current trends in research are discussed along with the inclusion of a list of...
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Auditory Processing Disorder in Children
This resource discusses and defines Auditory Processing Disorder in Children and also focuses on current trends in research to help this disorder along with additional resources for information.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Hearing Loss
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores what deafness is, how loud sounds cause hearing loss, and how to prevent hearing loss using hearing protectors.
Other
American Speech Language Hearing Association (Asha): Types of Hearing Loss
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) distinguishes between the three types of hearing loss. Also provided is information on the seven categories of hearing loss and hearing loss configurations.
NeurOreille
Journey Into the World of Hearing: Detection and Diagnosis
An illustrated explanation of the detection and diagnosis of hearing loss.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Swimmer's Ear
Learn about swimmer's ear, a painful ear infection that affects swimmers.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Deafness and Hearing Impairment
This informative site delves into the following deafness and hearing impairment topics: definition definition, facts, causes, social and economic burden, and WHO's strategy for prevention and control.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pure Tone Audiometry in Diagnosing Hearing Loss
Read the passage "Pure Tone Audiometry in Diagnosing Hearing Loss," and complete the related five-question quiz.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Clinical Applications of Tuning Forks
Read this passage and complete a five-question quiz pertaining to clinical applications of tuning forks to determine the types of hearing loss.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Do You Need a Hearing Test?
Through a series of ten questions related to different areas of hearing and sound, this quiz determines whether or not you are at risk for hearing loss.
NeurOreille
Journey Into the World of Hearing: Hearing Loss Treatments
View this tutorial about hearing loss treatments. Includes flash animations to help visualize the process.