How Animals Hear
Grade 3 Science
Created December 2005/Revised 2012
S. Mackey Black Gold Regional Schools
Introduction
Sound is the result of vibration. Changes in vibration can affect the loudness, pitch and quality of sound an animal hears. Learn some amazing facts about animal hearing.
Task
You will do some research to learn more about how two of the animals below use sound to hear and communicate. Take notes using the note sheet provided. You will be identifying unique features that help these animals hear and communiciate. Learn how animals use their hearing to capture prey as well as for protection.You will use that information to create a slideshow (PowerPoint) to identify some of these unique features and to show similarities and differences about how these animals hear and compare that to the way humans hear.
Process
1. Research 2 of the animals from the list below:
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2. Use the note sheet provided by your teacher. Sample Worksheet
3. Use the PowerPoint program to create a slideshow. PowerPoint Template
(to save template right-click and Save target As)
How do Humans hear? The Ears How the Human Ears Work Video
Hearing Frequency Charts
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to Read: Amazing Animal Senses