Text Designer Ears

TLF ID A003912

This activity invites students to design and make 'better' ears for themselves using card. They explore how their ears relate to different shaped ears for different animals and how the structure is related to their function. The activity includes a list of tools and materials required, assembly instructions, what to do and notice, an explanation for the underlying science of what students observe and suggestions for further activities.





Educational details

Educational value
  • Teaching and learning
Year level

5

Learning area
  • Science

Other details

Contributors
  • Publisher
  • Name: Exploratorium
  • Organization: Exploratorium
  • Description: Publisher
  • Address: UNITED STATES
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Text
Rights
  • © The Exploratorium, www.exploratorium.edu