Anatomy of an Ear
Description of Cricut Lesson & Activity
Create this layered learning tool to teach students the different parts of the human ear.
Grade 3-5, Grade 6-8
Intermediate
30 Minutes
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Biology
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General
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Science
ISTE Standards
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1.1a Learning Goals
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1.1b Customized Learning Environments
State / Local / Other Standards
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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) MS-LS1-3: Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.
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Common Core State Standards (CCSS) ELA-Literacy.RI.6.2: Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details.
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Learning Objective(s)
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Students will be able to identify and describe the major parts of the ear and explain their functions.
Materials Required
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Red Cardstock
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Yellow Cardstock
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Blue Cardstock
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Green Cardstock
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Purple Cardstock
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Clear Acetate
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Kraftboard
Other tools and materials:
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Black Pen or Marker
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Glue
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Binder Ring
Instructions
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Cut and draw the images on the cardstock and acetate pieces using your Cricut machine.
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Layer the ear pieces and glue to the acetate, aligning where the drawn ear image is on the kraftboard sheet.
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Attach together with the binder ring.
Assessment
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Students will complete a labeled diagram of the ear, identifying major components (outer
ear, middle ear, inner ear) and describing their functions in 2-3 sentences.