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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Moriussaq: A Case Study in Hearing Loss

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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National Institutes of Health

Nidcd: Noise Induced Hearing Loss

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Deafness in Disguise

For Students 9th - 10th
Enlightening history of hearing aid devices from the 19th century on.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Sound and Fury: Deaf and Diverse

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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".
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National Institutes of Health

Nidcd: Auditory Neuropathy

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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National Institutes of Health

Nidcd: Auditory Processing Disorder in Children

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Hearing Loss

For Students 9th - 10th
[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.
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Other

American Speech Language Hearing Association (Asha): Types of Hearing Loss

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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NeurOreille

Journey Into the World of Hearing: Detection and Diagnosis

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated explanation of the detection and diagnosis of hearing loss.
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Swimmer's Ear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about swimmer's ear, a painful ear infection that affects swimmers.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Deafness and Hearing Impairment

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pure Tone Audiometry in Diagnosing Hearing Loss

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the passage "Pure Tone Audiometry in Diagnosing Hearing Loss," and complete the related five-question quiz.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Clinical Applications of Tuning Forks

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this passage and complete a five-question quiz pertaining to clinical applications of tuning forks to determine the types of hearing loss.
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National Institutes of Health

Nidcd: Do You Need a Hearing Test?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
NeurOreille

Journey Into the World of Hearing: Hearing Loss Treatments

For Students 9th - 10th
View this tutorial about hearing loss treatments. Includes flash animations to help visualize the process.