Piece Together the Science of Sound With ‘How We Hear Sound’ Worksheets

Understanding how sound travels from the environment to the brain helps students build a strong foundation in both biological science and physical science. These How We Hear Sound Worksheets give learners a hands-on way to explore the hearing and sound-transfer process in a fun and engaging way.

With the three cut-and-paste tasks included, students will investigate how sound waves move through the air, enter the ear, and are processed by the brain. 

Grab Our Label the Ear Worksheet and More!

This resource pack includes three cut-and-paste activities designed to help students understand the hearing process:

• Cut and paste worksheet to identify basic parts of the ear and the pathway sound follows through the body.
• Cut and paste Label the Ear Worksheet to identify the major parts of the ear.
• Cut and paste the steps of hearing into the correct sequence from sound entering the ear to the brain interpreting the signal.

An answer key is included for easy grading.

Make Quick Edits to Your How We Hear Worksheets

Need to customise this resource before assigning it to your class? Simply click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose between the printable PDF and editable Google Slides formats. The editable option makes it easy to adjust directions, modify vocabulary support, or tailor activities to your learners’ needs.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

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