3rd Grade, Unit 3, Lesson 11

Grade 3 | Unit 3: The Human Body: Systems and Senses

Lesson 11:
Hearing: The
Parts of the Ear

Our Learning
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What are our learning goals?

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

I can describe the relationship between parts of the ear in
“Hearing: The Parts of the Ear” using words that show
sequence and cause and effect.

I can ask and answer questions to show understanding of a
“Ears and Hearing”, using text evidence.

What are our learning goals?

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

I can use spelling patterns and rules in writing words.

I can produce writing that shows organization and development.

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Vocabulary

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cochlea

eardrum

inner ear

middle ear

outer ear

Let’s Read

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

“Hearing: The Parts of the Ear”

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Open Ended

Answer Ricardo's riddle: What are we?

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Multiple Select

Which other parts of the body contain flexible cartilage? (More than one right answer!)

• ears

• toes

• nose

• heart

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Reorder

Put the steps of how we hear in order.

• First, the outer ear collects sound waves.

• Sounds move to the ear canal.

• Sounds hit the eardrum and vibrate.

• Then, three bones in the middle ear vibrate.

• Finally, liquid in the middle ear vibrates as well.

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Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Check for
Understanding

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Open Ended

What is the job of the auditory nerve?

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Check for
Understanding

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Discussing the
Read-Aloud

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Think-Pair-Share

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Open Ended

Answer in a complete sentence:

How does your sense of hearing help you on a daily basis?

Reading
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How Does Your Body Work?

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Vocabulary

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

membrane

vibrate

gland

sensitive

auditory nerve

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Whole Group
Reading, Chapter 8

“Ears and Hearing”

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of the outer ear?

• To catch sounds and guide the to the middle ear through the ear canal

• To vibrate when sounds hit it, just like a drum.

• To send messages to the brain through the auditory nerve.

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Unit 3, Lesson 11: Hearing: The Parts of the Ear

Discussing the
Reading

Open Ended

What does ear wax do?

Multiple Choice

Which is the smallest bone in the body?

• anvil

• stirrup

• femur

• hammer

Open Ended

What is the main idea of this chapter? Write in a complete sentence.

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Verb

–ed

–ing

–s

–es

watch

wish

submit

raise

dry

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Singular Noun

Plural Noun

book

puppy

knife

child

person

Challenge Words:

Writing
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