Grade 1 science · C.6 · Living things
Ears help us hear
Ears pick up sounds because vibrations in the air travel to them. These vibrations are called sound waves and come from things that shake, like drums or voices.
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What happens when you clap your hands and Zoe hears it?
- Eyes see light
- Nose feels cold
- Ears receive the sound (right)
Mei hears a loud noise from behind. What is likely happening?
- Sound waves are moving through the air (right)
- The ground is vibrating
- The wind is blowing toward Mei
Kai and Ana are curious. Why can you hear someone talking from far away?
- You are close to their eyes
- The voice is stored in memory
- Sound travels through the air (right)
Tip: Ears pick up sounds because vibrations in the air travel to them. These vibrations are called sound waves and come from things that shake, like drums or voices.
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