Education

The Hear This Programme
INTRODUCING HEAR THIS an interactive, fun and educational programme for Years 4 to 8
Noise induced hearing loss can be prevented
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Hear This is a presentation designed for children aged between 8 – 12 years (Year 4 to 8) to learn about the ear, hearing, decibels and how to prevent noise induced hearing loss.
The presentation takes approximately 45 minutes.
It is educational, scientific, fun and interactive!

Students are educated on several different topics:

• What is sound

• The anatomy of the ear and how we hear

• How hearing is damaged

• What it is like to have hearing loss

• How loud is too loud?

• How to protect your hearing

• How to use ear plugs correctly

Activities include:

• Using a tuning fork and ping pong ball to demonstrate the power of sound vibration

• Demonstrating the effect of noise on ears using chenille sticks (pipe cleaners)

• Flash card game to identify the decibel level of some everyday sounds

• Measuring the decibel readings of different voice levels with a sound level meter

• How to use ear plugs the correct way

Students will:

• Measure sound and learn about decibels with the help of scientific tools

• Explore the way sound travels

• Discover how important it is to protect their hearing

• Gain knowledge to preserve their hearing for their entire lives!
  
  If you are a Teacher, Principal or Parent who would like the Hear This Programme presented to your Year 4 to 8 students, please contact the office or hearing@hearinginfo.co.nz to discuss further.

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