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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Nidcd: Otosclerosis

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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Handout
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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Website
Other

Noise Pollution Clearinghouse

For Students 9th - 10th
THE Noise Pollution website. Large number of links covering a vast amount of information on all aspects of noise pollution.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Work Related Hearing Loss

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is provided on this site about work-related hearing loss.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Meniere's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from WebMD Health contains helpful information about Meniere's disease. It begins with a general topic overview, which includes several pictures, then it discusses the causes, symptoms, risks, and treatment. This is a great...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Old Wives' Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
Will wearing shoes help a baby walk sooner? Does caffeine stunt a child's growth? Does chocolate cause acne? Find old wives' tales about pregnancy, infants, food, coffee, and illness, and answers to the above questions.
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Primary
Other

Noise Pollution Clearinghouse: Aviation Noise Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
Very comprehensive, easily indexed site on the technical, ecological, and physiological effects of aviation noise.
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Article
Other

The Musician's Ear

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look into hearing loss in the lives of musicians.
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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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Handout
BBC

Bbc Health: Hearing Loss

For Students 9th - 10th
Everyone will, over time, loose some of their hearing but did you know that magnitude of your hearing loss will depend on you and your lifestyle. This informative delves into the causes of hearing loss and how you can protect your hearing.
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Taking Care of Your Ears

For Students 3rd - 8th
An informative site that deals with the parts of the ear and their functions. Text is complemented with pictures.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Nidcd: Meniere's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
In a short overview of the disease, this site analyzes what Meniere's Disease is, what procedures are provided by doctors for the disease, and what updates are available on the subject of treatment.
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Website
Government of Alberta

Noise, Hearing Loss and Hearing Protection on the Farm

For Students 9th - 10th
Farmers are exposed to damaging levels of noise on the job. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development gives a brief overview of how occupational noise can damage hearing, as well as suggestions about how to prevent hearing impairment.
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Website
Other

World Health Organization: Community Noise

For Students 9th - 10th
A European study from the World Health Organization on the effects of noise pollution in communities. Definitions, physiology, effects - very comprehensive, well-indexed.