K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
Your Sense of Hearing

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the ears as the sense organs for hearing.
  • Distinguish between loud and soft sounds.
  • Provide examples of loud and soft sounds from the environment.

Introduction and Hook

Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of our sense of hearing and how it helps us interact with the world.

Go to the Lesson

Introduce the concept of loud and soft sounds using simple examples like a lion's roar and a bird's chirp.

Direct Instruction

Explain how the ears function as the sense organs for hearing, using simple language and examples.

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Discuss the differences between loud and soft sounds and provide examples from the environment.

Guided Exploration

Watch the video 'The Five Senses' to understand how hearing fits into the broader context of our senses.

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Engage students in a discussion about the sounds they hear in their environment and how they can identify them as loud or soft.

Hands-On Activity

Conduct a sound scavenger hunt where students identify and list loud and soft sounds in their surroundings.

Use the 'Your Sense of Hearing' assessment to reinforce the concept through a drawing activity.

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Independent Practice

Have students create a simple chart categorizing sounds they hear at home as loud or soft.

Check for Understanding

Ask students to share examples of loud and soft sounds they identified and explain why they categorized them as such.

Review and Reflection

Review the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the role of the ears in hearing and the difference between loud and soft sounds.

Reflect on how the sense of hearing helps us in our daily lives.

Assessment and Extension

Use the 'Your Five Senses' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of how hearing fits into the overall sensory system.

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Encourage students to explore other senses and how they work together with hearing.

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