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Parts of the Ear

18 questions

6th - 6th Grade

Science

Parts of the Ear is a Grade 6 science worksheet that helps students identify key ear structures, including the pinna, ear canal, eardrum, hammer, anvil, stirrup, cochlea, and auditory nerve. It also asks students to classify parts by the outer, middle, or inner ear and connect sections to functions such as capturing sound waves or transferring sound into electrical impulses. The worksheet includes 18 questions: 15 multiple-choice identification and classification questions plus 3 multiple-select questions. Students must distinguish the three middle-ear bones, identify inner- and outer-ear structures, and recognize where the eardrum is located. This free printable worksheet includes an answer key and is designed for Grade 6 science review, independent practice, or a quick check of ear anatomy vocabulary and organization.

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Parts of the Ear

Total questions: 18

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is this?

a)

Ear Drum

b)

Ear Canal

c)

Pinna

d)

Cochlea

e)

Hearing Nerve

2.

What is this?

a)

Ear Drum

b)

Ear Canal

c)

Pinna

d)

Hammer

e)

Cochlea

3.

What is this?

a)

Pinna

b)

Hearing Nerve

c)

Cochlea

d)

Ear Drum

e)

Anvil

4.

What is this?

a)

Anvil

b)

Hammer

c)

Stirrup

d)

Cochlea

e)

Ear drum

5.

What is this?

a)

Anvil

b)

Hammer

c)

Stirrup

d)

Cochlea

e)

Ear drum

6.

What is this?

a)

Cochlea

b)

Pinna

c)

Auditory Nerve

d)

Stirrup

e)

Ear drum

7.

What is this?

a)

Hearing Nerve

b)

Cochlea

c)

Pinna

d)

Stirrup

e)

Hammer

8.

What is this?

a)

Anvil

b)

Hammer

c)

Stirrup

d)

Ear Canal

e)

Ear drum

9.

Select the THREE bones found in the middle ear. You may select multiple answers.

a)

eardrum

b)

hammer

c)

anvil

d)

cochlea

e)

stirrup

10.

Select ALL the part(s) of the ear found in the inner ear. You may select multiple answers.

a)

ear canal

b)

cochlea

c)

anvil

d)

auditory nerve

e)

hammer

11.

Name the section of the ear where the eardrum is located.

a)

outer

b)

middle

c)

inner

12.

Select ALL the part(s) of the ear found in the outer ear. You may select multiple answers.

a)

ear lobe

b)

ear canal

c)

stirrup

d)

auditory nerve

13.

Where is the most common place to pierce your ears?

a)

Ear Drum

b)

Ear Canal

c)

Ear Lobe

d)

Ear Nerve

14.

Which section of the ear is responsible for capturing the sound waves?

a)

Inner Ear

b)

Middle Ear

c)

Outer Ear

15.

Which section of the ear transfers sound into electrical impulses, which are then sent to the brain ?

a)

Outer Ear

b)

Inner Ear

c)

Middle Ear

d)

Cochlea

16.

Which section of the ear do vibrations push up against the structures in order to hear the sound?

a)

Outer Ear

b)

Middle Ear

c)

Inner Ear

17.

Which structure contains 15,000 tiny little hairs?

a)

Anvil

b)

Hammer

c)

Stirrup

d)

Cochlea

e)

Ear drum

18.

Which section of the ear helps control the body's balance?

a)

Outer Ear

b)

Inner Ear

c)

Middle Ear

d)

Cochlea

Answer Key

Parts of the Ear

Total questions: 18

1.
c)

Pinna

2.
a)

Ear Drum

3.
c)

Cochlea

4.
a)

Anvil

5.
c)

Stirrup

6.
c)

Auditory Nerve

7.
e)

Hammer

8.
d)

Ear Canal

9.
b)

hammer

, c)

anvil

, e)

stirrup

10.
b)

cochlea

, d)

auditory nerve

11.
b)

middle

12.
b)

ear canal

, a)

ear lobe

13.
c)

Ear Lobe

14.
c)

Outer Ear

15.
b)

Inner Ear

16.
b)

Middle Ear

17.
d)

Cochlea

18.
b)

Inner Ear

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What does the Parts of the Ear worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 science worksheet uses 15 multiple-choice and 3 multiple-select questions to assess identification of major ear structures and classification by the outer, middle, and inner ear. Students distinguish structures such as the pinna, eardrum, ear canal, hammer, anvil, stirrup, cochlea, and auditory nerve, while also connecting ear sections with functions such as capturing sound waves and transferring sound into electrical impulses.

How can I use this worksheet to teach the parts of the ear?

Introduce an ear diagram and have students locate each structure before they complete the identification questions. Then use the multiple-select items to sort structures into the outer, middle, and inner ear, asking students to explain why the hammer, anvil, and stirrup belong together and how the cochlea and auditory nerve relate to hearing.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this ear anatomy worksheet?

Students may confuse the three middle-ear bones, especially the hammer, anvil, and stirrup, or select only one answer when a multiple-select question requires all applicable parts. Watch also for confusion between the ear canal and eardrum, and between the outer ear, which captures sound waves, and the inner ear, which transfers sound into electrical impulses.

How do I assign and grade this Parts of the Ear worksheet?

You can assign the worksheet as a printable PDF or use it as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this Parts of the Ear worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to change font spacing and font size so the ear-part identification and multiple-select items are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while students review terms such as cochlea, auditory nerve, and eardrum.

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