Did You Know?

Some animals can hear sounds we can't!

Outer Ear

The outer ear is what you see.

Middle Ear

The middle ear has tiny bones.

What ear Does

The ear helps us hear sounds.

The ear helps us keep our balance.

It has three parts to work well.

Earwax keeps the ear clean.

Some sounds are soft, some are loud.

We use our ears every day!

More About ear

Our ears help us hear from the time we are born. They grow with us as we get older. Ears are very important for talking and playing. They help us hear music and sounds around us.

Every day, we use our ears to listen to friends and family. We hear birds sing and cars go by. Ears help us enjoy life and have fun. Without ears, we would miss a lot!

Did you know some animals have big ears? They can hear better than us! Some can even hear sounds far away. Ears are cool and help us in many ways.

How Topics Connect

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What Do These Words Mean?

vestibular system:The part of the body that helps with balance and spatial orientation.
ossicles:Three tiny bones in the middle ear that help transmit sound.
bony labyrinth:A complex structure in the inner ear that contains parts for hearing and balance.
semicircular canals:Curved tubes in the inner ear that help with balance.
cochlea:A spiral-shaped part of the inner ear that helps with hearing.