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Key Stage 1
Meaning
An ear is the part of the body we use to hear sound.
About Ears
- The ear lobe is the shaped part of an ear that we can see.
- You do not need an ear lobe to hear. Most of the important parts of the ear are deep inside the hole.
- If your ear does not work and you cannot hear, then you are deaf.
Examples
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| The ear of a reptile. | A monkey's ear. |
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| The ear on a dog. | An elephant's ear. |
Key Stage 2
Meaning
An ear is the part of the body we use to hear sound.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A cross section of a human ear.
The ear is a sensory organ that can detect sound.