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A Study of the Ear, Sound Transfer, and Cochlear
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Let’s Hear it for Almigal
Written by Wendy Kupfer
Illustrated by Tammie Lyon
Published by Handfinger Press
Guide Created by Debbie Gonzales
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A Study of the Ear, Sound Transfer, and Cochlear Implants
The intention for this packet is to identify the parts of the ear, demonstrate how sound is
transferred through to the brain, and to illustrate how cochlear implants serve the same
purpose. The lessons and manipulative activities in this packet may be done independently or in
a group setting. Through the understanding of the parts and functions of the ear, the mysteries
of cochlear implants seem less daunting and more marvelously miraculous!
Table of Contents
Parts of the Ear – Coloring Sheet……………………………………………………………………………………………3
The Parts of the Ear- A Matching Game………………………………….………………………………………………6
The Parts of the Cochlear Implant-A Matching Game……………………………………………………………15
CCSSI Annotations…………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………24
Acknowledgments………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25
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Parts of the Ear – Coloring Sheet
Objective: To present and identify the parts of the ear directly affected by the use of cochlear
implants.
Materials:
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Print out pages 4 and 5
Markers, colored pencils, or crayons
Procedure:
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Study page 4.
o Note the color-coding for the various parts of the ear.
o Note the colors labeled in the circular spaces on the key below the drawing.
o Take some time to associate the various parts of the ear and their designated
color-code.
Using page 5 and markers, colored pencils, or crayons, color-code the parts of the ear.
Follow the code established on page 4 or create your own!
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Parts of the Ear – Coloring Sheet
pinna
auditory nerve
auditory canal
cochlea
ear drum
oval window
hammer
anvil
stirrup
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Parts of the Ear – Coloring Sheet
pinna
auditory nerve
auditory canal
cochlea
ear drum
oval window
hammer
anvil
stirrup
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The Parts of the Ear – A Matching Game
Objective: To guide the understanding of the transfer of sound, from the outer ear to the brain, through
a manipulative game.
Materials:
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Cardstock
Scissors
Four part printouts
o Parts of the Ear – Master Copy (pages 7 to 8)
o Parts of the Ear – Label Matching (pages 9 to 10)
o Parts of the Ear – Picture Matching (pages 11 to 12)
o Parts of the Ear – Label Cut Outs (pages 13 to 14)
Procedure:
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Print pages 7 to 14 on cardstock.
Parts of the Ear – Master Copy (pages 7 to 8) is intended to serve as a guide for correct matching
of picture and labels. Print these pages to be used as a reference throughout the game.
Use scissors to cut out Parts of the Ear – Label Cut Outs (pages 13 to 14). These labels are to be
used as manipulatives to be matched and placed in the appropriate blank spaces on the Parts of
the Ear – Label Matching (pages 9 to 10) and the Parts of the Ear – Picture Matching (pages 11
to 12) grids.
Read the manipulative cut out labels and place them in the appropriate blank space on the Parts
of the Ear – Label Matching (pages 9 to 10)
Using the Parts of the Ear – Picture Matching (pages 11 to 12), match the appropriate picture
cut out next to its descriptive label.
Mix up the cut out labels and start all over again!
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Parts of the Ear – Master Copy
The pinna is part of the outer ear. The pinna is
curved, circular ridged cartilage that captures
and directs sound into the auditory canal.
The auditory canal is part of the outer ear. The
auditory canal transfers sound toward the inner
ear.
The ear drum is part in the middle ear. The ear
drum is air tight and transfers sound to the
tympanic cavity, where there are three bones
called ossicles.
The hammer is an ossicle found in the tympanic
cavity. The hammer shifts position because of
vibrations created by the ear drum.
The anvil is an ossicle found in the tympanic
cavity. The anvil is set in motion by the
movement of the hammer.
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The stirrup is an ossicle found in the tympanic
cavity. The stirrup amplifies sound by thumping
against another air tight seal called the oval
window.
The oval window is part of the inner ear. The
oval window amplifies sound vibrations through
a chamber filled with fluid called perilymph.
The cochlea is part of the inner ear. Inside the
cochlea is the organ of corti which is lined with
special hairs that respond to frequencies,
sending signals as sound to the auditory nerve.
The auditory nerve is part of the inner ear. The
auditory nerve sends signals as sound to the
brain.
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Parts of the Ear – Label Matching
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Parts of the Ear – Picture Matching
The pinna is part of the outer ear. The pinna is
curved, circular ridged cartilage that captures
and directs sound into the auditory canal.
The auditory canal is part of the outer ear. The
auditory canal transfers sound toward the inner
ear.
The ear drum is part in the middle ear. The ear
drum is air tight and transfers sound to the
tympanic cavity, where there are three bones
called ossicles.
The hammer is an ossicle found in the tympanic
cavity. The hammer shifts position because of
vibrations created by the ear drum.
The anvil is an ossicle found in the tympanic
cavity. The anvil is set in motion by the
movement of the hammer.
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The stirrup is an ossicle found in the tympanic
cavity. The stirrup amplifies sound by thumping
against another air tight seal called the oval
window.
The oval window is part of the inner ear. The
oval window amplifies sound vibrations through
a chamber filled with fluid called perilymph.
The cochlea is part of the inner ear. Inside the
cochlea is the organ of corti which is lined with
special hairs that respond to frequencies,
sending signals as sound to the auditory nerve.
The auditory nerve is part of the inner ear. The
auditory nerve sends signals as sound to the
brain.
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Parts of the Ear – Label Cut Outs
The pinna is part of the outer ear. The pinna is
curved, circular ridged cartilage that captures
and directs sound into the auditory canal.
The auditory canal is part of the outer ear. The
auditory canal transfers sound toward the inner
ear.
The ear drum is part in the middle ear. The ear
drum is air tight and transfers sound to the
tympanic cavity, where there are three bones
called ossicles.
The hammer is an ossicle found in the tympanic
cavity. The hammer shifts position because of
vibrations created by the ear drum.
The anvil is an ossicle found in the tympanic
cavity. The anvil is set in motion by the
movement of the hammer.
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The stirrup is an ossicle found in the tympanic
cavity. The stirrup amplifies sound by thumping
against another air tight seal called the oval
window.
The oval window is part of the inner ear. The
oval window amplifies sound vibrations through
a chamber filled with fluid called perilymph.
The cochlea is part of the inner ear. Inside the
cochlea is the organ of corti which is lined with
special hairs that respond to frequencies,
sending signals as sound to the auditory nerve.
The auditory nerve is part of the inner ear. The
auditory nerve sends signals as sound to the
brain.
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The Parts of the Cochlear Implant – A Matching Game
Objective: To demonstrate how cochlear implants work by use of a manipulative game.
Materials:
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Cardstock
Scissors
Four part printouts
o Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Master Copy (pages 16 to 17)
o Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Label Matching (pages 18 to 19)
o Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Picture Matching (pages 20 to 21)
o Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Label Cut Outs (pages 22 to 23)
Procedure:
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Print pages 16 to 23 on cardstock.
Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Master Copy (pages 16 to 17) is intended to serve as a guide for
correct matching of picture and labels. Print these pages to be used as a reference throughout
the game.
Use scissors to cut out Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Label Cut Outs (pages 22 to 23). These
labels are to be used as manipulatives to be matched and placed in the appropriate blank spaces
on the Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Label Matching (pages 18 to 19) and the Parts of the
Cochlear Implant – Picture Matching (pages 20 to 21) grids.
Read the manipulative cut out labels and place them in the appropriate blank space on the Parts
of the Cochlear Implant – Label Matching (pages 18 to 19)
Using the Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Picture Matching (pages 20 to 21), match the
appropriate picture cut out next to its descriptive label.
Mix up the cut out labels and start all over again!
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Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Master Copy
The microphone is found on the external part of
the cochlear implant, worn on the back of the
pinna. The microphone picks up sound.
The speech processor is found on the external
part of the cochlear implant. The speech
processor filters, analyzes, and digitizes sound
into coded signals.
The transmitting coil and transmitter are found
on the external part of the cochlear implant.
These send coded radio signals to the receiver
imbedded under the skin.
The receiver is an internal part of the cochlear
implant. The receiver takes coded electrical
signals and delivers them to electrodes that
have been surgically inserted in the cochlea.
The electrodes are an internal part of the
cochlear implant. Electrodes stimulate the
remaining auditory nerve fibers in the cochlea.
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Lastly, electrical sound information is sent
through the auditory canal for interpretation by
the brain.
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Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Label Matching
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Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Picture Matching
The microphone is found on the external part of
the cochlear implant, worn on the back of the
pinna. The microphone picks up sound.
The speech processor is found on the external
part of the cochlear implant. The speech
processor filters, analyzes, and digitizes sound
into coded signals.
The transmitting coil and transmitter are found
on the external part of the cochlear implant.
These send coded radio signals to the receiver
imbedded under the skin.
The receiver is an internal part of the cochlear
implant. The receiver takes coded electrical
signals and delivers them to electrodes that
have been surgically inserted in the cochlea.
The electrodes are an internal part of the
cochlear implant. Electrodes stimulate the
remaining auditory nerve fibers in the cochlea.
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Lastly, electrical sound information is sent
through the auditory canal for interpretation by
the brain.
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Parts of the Cochlear Implant – Label Cut Outs
The microphone is found on the external part of
the cochlear implant, worn on the back of the
pinna. The microphone picks up sound.
The speech processor is found on the external
part of the cochlear implant. The speech
processor filters, analyzes, and digitizes sound
into coded signals.
The transmitting coil and transmitter are found
on the external part of the cochlear implant.
These send coded radio signals to the receiver
imbedded under the skin.
The receiver is an internal part of the cochlear
implant. The receiver takes coded electrical
signals and delivers them to electrodes that
have been surgically inserted in the cochlea.
The electrodes are an internal part of the
cochlear implant. Electrodes stimulate the
remaining auditory nerve fibers in the cochlea.
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Lastly, electrical sound information is sent
through the auditory canal for interpretation by
the brain.
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Common Core State Standards Annotation
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and
texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SL.1.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts
with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SL.2.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts
with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SL.3.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own
clearly.
SL.4.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own
clearly.
SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led)
with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own
clearly.
SL.3.2: Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in
diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
SL.4.2: Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats,
including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Sl.5.2: Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats,
including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.K.4: Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide
additional detail.
SL.1.4: Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings
clearly.
SL.K.5: Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
SL.1.5: Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts,
and feelings.
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Acknowledgements
Author Wendy Kupfer
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Illustrator Tammie Lyon
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Guide Creator Debbie Gonzales
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Healthy Hearing - http://www.healthyhearing.com
The University of Miami School of Medicine – Cochlear Implants
eHow – How Does and Ear Work? – http://www.ehow.com
iStock Photos – www.istock.com
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