Science 3: Unit D Jolene Hehn

Lesson Duration: 105 minutes March 19th, 2020

Our Ear

Stage 1: Desired Results

General 3–9 Describe the nature of sound, and demonstrate methods for producing and controlling
Outcome(s) sound.
Specific 3.9.8: Describe how the human ear senses vibrations.
Outcome(s)
Learning Students will:
Objectives - Describe the way human ears sense vibrations.
Student Understanding(s): Essential Question(s):
Students will understand the way human ears sense How does the ear manipulate sound?
vibrations.

Adaptations (TQS #4):

N/A: the activities are applicable for students with modifications through hands-on learning and support in
other activities.

Stage 2: Assessment Evidence (TQS #3)

Formative Observation Summative N/A
Assessment Discussion Assessment

Stage 3: Learning Experience (TQS #3)

Prior to Resources to Clay
Lesson: Bring: Lapbook Pieces
Time: Content/Description Notes/Materials
Introduction:
Overview with student’s lesson activities and expectations:
- Review our understanding of sound travel
- Watch a video on the ear
5 minutes - Build model ear with clay and complete a diagram with
students
- Practice good listening skills
- Participate in class discussion
- Work respectfully with materials provided.

Ask students:
- What organ is responsible for our hearing?
- How does our hearing move through our ears?
Body:
Activity 1:
This portion of the lesson will be dedicated to students watching a video
on our ear.
10 minutes https://app.discoveryeducation.ca/learn/videos/2D6E2490-5B8F-4A9E-
A359-74089191F377?hasLocalHost=false

Ask students:
- What parts of the ear have we already discussed?
Science 3: Unit D Jolene Hehn
Lesson Duration: 105 minutes March 19th, 2020

- What parts of the ear were new?

- How did the video describe the movement of sound in our
ears?
Activity 2:
This portion of the lesson will be dedicated to students creating a model
ear and labelling an associated diagram.

20 minutes Students will:

- Use the diagram to create a model ear
- With a partner label the parts of the ear
- Discuss the path of movement of vibrations

The class will then:

30 minutes - Review the students labels of their ear
- Fill in the associated lapbook piece on the parts of the ear
5 min Conclusion:
Review with students our learning outcomes:
- Students will understand the way human ears sense vibrations.
Ask the following question:
- What was the part of our ear that senses the vibrations?
Reflection (TQS #2):