Human Ear

# How Does The Ear Work?

Journey through the ear canal and explore the structure of the ear. Observe how vibrations from the sound waves are transferred from the ear drum to the cochlea, before nerve endings trigger electric impulses to the brain.

## Key Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the structure of the ear
2. Describe how the ear works
3. Outline the ear’s role as part of the sensory system

## How to Use This Playlist:

This playlist includes a range of resources designed to help students develop an understanding of the ear as a sense organ and how it works.

Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources:

***STEAM3D Human Ear Sound Transfer, 3D Model*** - Examine the workings of the human ear and explore the physics of hearing with this STEAM3D interactive model.

***Our Five Senses Explorable Scene*** – Your students can immerse themselves in a sensory laboratory and explore the five senses. Students will develop an understanding of the human sensory system and the specialized organs that are connected to the brain and designed to detect a stimulus.

- [Our Five Senses](https://edvr.se/5DM-XKf-tE8/our-5-senses)

***Ear Structure Interactive Model*** – By observing and interacting with this model, students will develop an understanding of the structure of the ear as a sense organ designed to detect sound vibrations.

- [Ear Structure Interactive Model](https://edvr.se/Gol-VnL-sKF/ear-anatomy-interactive)

***How the Ear Works Explorable Scene*** – Students can shrink and venture inside the ear canal! As microscopic explorers, they will discover how the ear works, from the sound waves vibrating the eardrum to the vibrations transferring to the cochlea. Students will develop a deep understanding of how ciliated cells vibrate in time with the sound waves and send signals to the brain.

- [How the Ear Works](https://edvr.se/5DM-XKf-tE8/ear-structure-function)