Lesson Plan: 4P.4.08

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Do all animals hear the same?
Keywords:
  • Ultrasound (2)
  • Energy (2)
  • Sound (2)
  • Reflection (1)
  • Absorbed (1)
  • Vibration (1)
  • Ultrasound: Sound beyond human hearing. (1)
  • Auditory range (1)
  • Frequency (1)
  • Auditory range: The range of frequencies that human ears can pick up. (1)
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T The auditory range of humans is from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. What is the auditory range of humans?

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W Animals have different auditory ranges to that of humans.

make different sized ears from cardboard to represent adaptations to hearing

T Sound frequencies above the hearing range of humans are called ultrasound. What is ultrasound?

T Ultrasound can be used to pass on energy and therefore be used for cleaning and physiotherapy. What can ultrasound be used for and why?

T The sound energy is absorbed by the dirt, setting it vibrating and is so is shaken off. In physiotherapy the sound energy is absorbed by deep tissue injuries and stimulates blood circulation and cell activity.

W Ultrasound reflections can be used to image unborn babies.

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