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But as it is written,
Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the
heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that
love Him ... — 1 Corinthians 2:9 |
| He that hath ears to hear, let him hear ... — Matthew 11:15 |
| Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember? ... — Mark 8:18 |
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Apply thine heart unto
instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge ... — Proverbs 23:12 |
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He that planted the ear,
shall He not hear? He that formed the eye, shall He not see?
— Psalm 94:9 |
Vocabulary ...
We use many words in our language that mean to hear. Below is a list of words and phrases that have to do with hearing. Can you think of anymore?
| hark | harken | take heed |
| listen | lend an ear to | prick up the ears |
| open one's ears | audible | acoustics |
| auditory | eavesdropper | overhear |
| hang upon the lips of | all ears | out of hearing |
| gain a hearing | hear ye ! hear ye ! | loud din |
| hear a feather drop | hear a pin drop | clang / clatter |
| bombilation | roar / uproar | racket |
| fracas | static | hullabaloo |
| resound | rend | silence |
| mute | muffle | muzzle |
Hands on
Activities ...
1) Make a cone out of construction paper and hold up to
your ear ... you should hear better.
2) Get a large shell and "listen" to the ocean.
3) Go in the backyard (or where ever you want) and put on a blindfold. What do you hear?
4) Percussion instruments (play with the triangle, homemade drum from an oatmeal canister, etc.) ... make the sound louder and softer. How did you do that?
5) Stretch a rubber band between two objects and twang the sides. If the rubber band is stretched really far apart is the noise high or low? If the rubber band is loose, can you make a noise? Why or why not?
6) Get a whoopee cushion (they generally run either $1 or under) and make various "noises" with same
7) Put some rice in a cup, put beans in another cup, marbles in another cup, and cotton balls in another cup. What do they sound like when you jiggle them? If you change the size or type of cup (plastic, glass, pottery, pewter, tin, etc.), does the sound change?
8) When the 4th of July comes around, go and listen to the firecrackers and fireworks. How do they sound?
Basics ...
Sound is made by something that vibrates (moves rapidly back and forth)
Sound Waves: These are like waves at a beach. Sound vibrations travel through the air.
God designed the ear like a cup to catch sound waves and direct them to the brain.
| Outer Ear: | like a cup to catch waves |
| Auditory Canal: This is a little tube. | |
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Ear Drum: The ear drum is at the end of the audiotyr canal. A thin piece of trightly stretched skin (like a drum) separates the outer ear from the middle ear. Sounds strike the ear drum and the vibration movement carries it to the middle ear. |
| Middle Ear: | contains the hammer, anvil, and stirrup |
| The hammer, anvil, and stirrup are three little bones that make the vibration stronger. |
| Inner Ear: | contains the cochlea |
| The cochlea is filled with a liquid which carries vibrations to the auditory nerve. |
Auditory Nerve takes the sound message to the brain.
Protection ...
Outer Ear Protection:
Skull protects the ears.
Auditory Canal is lined with tiny hairs and glands to make wax. The hairs and wax stop dust and small insects getting into your middle ear.
Game ...
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Preserving and keeping it clean ! ...
Ears are a very important organ. Keep your ears clean with a moderately warm, damp washcloth.
Never ...
... Never put anything bigger in your ear than your elbow!
... Never
put anything sharp into your ears as you could destroy your hearing.
... Never hit anyone in or about the ear with anything.
... Never listen to music, audio books and television loudly.
Literature ...
Read about Beethoven. Find out which of his famous pieces of music he wrote while totally deaf and listen to it!
Learn about Thomas Edison and his problems
with deafness. Then, learn about all the marvelous things
he accomplished!
(Hint: See the movies
about him listed below)
Helen Keller is a remarkable woman. See
what you can learn about her.
(Hint: See the movie
about her listed below)
Learn about Alexander Gramham Bell and
the problems with deafness his mother and wife experienced spurred
him on to help others.
NOTE: He made a big
impact in the life of Helen Keller!
(Hint: See the
movies about him listed below)
Coloring ...
Go here for Hearing Chart for older students and coloring the chart for younger students !
Music 
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| Hark ! the Herald Angels Sing | Sound the Battle Cry |
| Hear This, All Ye People, Hear | Silent Night |
Movies ...
Miracle Worker (1962) with Patty Duke and Anne Bancroff. Story about Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan (107 minutes)
The Young Tom Edison
Mickey Rooney stars as the young boy who grew up to become America’s
greatest inventor in this heartwarming, humorous biographical
drama based on his early life. Young Tom is barred from school
after he nearly burns down the schoolhouse, but finally earns
the town’s respect when his ingenuity helps to prevent a
tragedy. 1 hr 22 min
Edison, the Man
Just as Thomas Edison lit up the darkened skies of New York City
over one hundred years ago with the amazing electric light, Spencer
Tracy ignites the screen with a powerful and touching portrayal
of America's most beloved scientific wonder. Taut with suspense
and brimming with humor, Edison, the Man is a brilliant tribute
to a brilliant man. B&W
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell (1939) with Don Ameche and Loretta Young. Learn about Bell's determination and his invention of the telephone. Point out that Mr. Bell's wife and mother were both deaf and he helped Helen Keller.
Miracle Ear will send a free video showing how the ear works and how a hearing aid works
Field Trip ...
Backyard ... go out into your backyard. Either close your eyes or put on a blindfold. Stop and listen carefully. What do you hear? Go into your bedroom and to the same thing. Find other places to go to listen to (stores, by water, etc). Compare and contrast those sounds you heard. How were they alike/different?
Hearing Test ... Miracle Ear is willing to schedule a free hearing test at a facility near you (they have approximately 1000 hearing centers mostly located in Sears stores), if you will call them at (877) 268-4264
Music Store ... Go to a music store that sells a variety of instruments to hear the difference between them (e.g., piano, organ, drums, guitar, flute, etc.)
Internet Field Trip ...
Virtual Tour of the Ear by Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is to provide educational information about the ear and hearing
What Does the Bible Say? ...
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A. Elements necessary to hearing |
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Attentiveness
... Neh 8:1-3 Belief ... Rom 10:14 Conviction ... Acts 2:37 Discrimination ... Luke 8:18 |
| B. Reactions of hearing |
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Responsiveness
... 2 Sam 7:17-29 Repentance ... 2 Sam 12:12,13 Rebellion ... Ezek 33:30-33 Retreat ... John 6:60-66 Resistance ... Acts 7:51-54 Rejoicing ... Acts 13:48 Rejection ... Acts 28:23-29 Research ... Acts 17:11 |
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A. Ceremonies respecting the ear |
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Priest's
anointed ... Ex 29:20 Leper's anointed ... Lev 14:14,25 Slave's bored (pierced) ... Ex 21:5,6 |
| B. Hearing of the unregenerate |
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Deafened
... Deut 29:4 Stopped ... Ps 58:4 Dulled ... Mat 13:15 Disobedient ... Jer 7:23,24 Uncircumcised ... Acts 7:51 Itching ... 2 Tim 4:3,4 |
| C. Promises concerning ears in |
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Prophecy
... Is 64:4 Fulfillment ... Mat 13:16,17 A miracle ... Mark 7:35 A foretaste ... 2 Cor. 12:4 Final realization ... 1 Cor. 2:9 |
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