Hearing Device Care and Mastery for 2nd Graders
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Hearing Device Care and Mastery for 2nd Graders

Grade 2Other5 days
In this project, 2nd graders engage in a hands-on learning experience as 'young audiologists' to understand the functioning and maintenance of hearing aids and cochlear implants. Through various activities like 'Device Dissection,' 'Clean & Care: Hands-on Hygiene,' and 'Troubleshooting Treasure Hunt,' students learn to identify device components, understand their functions, and demonstrate proper cleaning and troubleshooting techniques. The project encourages students to develop independent living skills by creating personalized checklists for daily maintenance, aligning with Florida State Standards for Special Skills for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
AudiologistsHearing AidsCochlear ImplantsDevice MaintenanceTroubleshootingIndependent LivingFlorida State Standards
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we, as young audiologists, ensure our hearing aids and cochlear implants are functioning optimally and are well-maintained every day?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How do hearing aids and cochlear implants help us hear better?
  • What are the different parts of hearing aids and cochlear implants, and how do they work?
  • Why is it important to clean and care for our hearing devices regularly?
  • How can we troubleshoot common problems with our hearing aids and cochlear implants?
  • What steps should we take to ensure our hearing devices are working properly every day?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will identify and describe the function of different parts of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
  • Students will explain the importance of regular cleaning and maintenance of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
  • Students will demonstrate how to maintain and troubleshoot basic issues with their hearing devices.
  • Students will develop a daily checklist for ensuring their hearing devices are functioning optimally.

Florida State Standards for Special Skills for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

FL-DHH-SS-1
Primary
Understand and apply the necessary care and maintenance practices for personal hearing devices.Reason: Teaching students essential practices for caring for and maintaining hearing devices supports their independent living skills and ensures optimal device performance.
FL-DHH-SS-2
Primary
Identify the components and functions of hearing aids and cochlear implants.Reason: Students will gain a fundamental understanding of how their hearing devices function, promoting confident and independent use.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Mystery of the Missing Sound

Create a detective-themed activity where students must solve the 'mystery' of a malfunctioning hearing device. They will be given scenarios, often based on real-life issues with hearing aids/cochlear implants, to diagnose and fix the problems.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Sound Sleuths: Device Detective

Students embark on a journey as detectives to understand common issues related to hearing aids and cochlear implants. Solving scenarios will help them understand the importance of proper device functioning.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Introduce the detective theme and explain the importance of maintaining hearing devices.
2. Provide scenarios where hearing devices fail, highlighting common malfunctions.
3. Guide students through identifying potential problems using clues from the scenarios.
4. Role-play diagnosing and solving these issues as if they were real detectives.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA list of common hearing device issues and their possible solutions discovered during the activity.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with FL-DHH-SS-2 by identifying components and understanding their function.
Activity 2

Device Dissection

In this activity, students will learn about the different parts of their hearing devices by visually and physically exploring them, helping to solidify their understanding of how each part contributes to the device's function.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Provide images and diagrams of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
2. Distribute disassembled models or replicas of hearing devices for exploration.
3. Guide students in labeling the parts they've identified on the models and diagrams.
4. Explain how each part functions and its role in aiding hearing.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityLabeled diagrams and models of hearing devices created by students.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with FL-DHH-SS-2 by identifying components and functions of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Activity 3

Clean & Care: Hands-on Hygiene

This activity focuses on teaching students how to properly clean their hearing aids and cochlear implants, emphasizing the importance of maintaining hygiene for optimal device performance.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Discuss the importance of device hygiene and introduce cleaning materials.
2. Demonstrate the proper cleaning techniques on sample devices.
3. Allow students to practice cleaning on models or their own devices under supervision.
4. Encourage students to explain the cleaning process and its benefits.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA step-by-step guide created by students on how to clean their hearing devices.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports FL-DHH-SS-1 by teaching the essential practices of care and maintenance.
Activity 4

Troubleshooting Treasure Hunt

Students participate in a treasure hunt-like activity where they troubleshoot simulated issues with hearing devices, promoting problem-solving skills and device knowledge.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Create a list of common problems that occur with hearing devices.
2. Design stations where each problem is represented, and students must identify the issue.
3. Provide hints and tools necessary for solving these problems at each station.
4. Guide students to solve and record their solutions for each problem.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA troubleshooting journal documenting issues and solutions from each station.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsReinforces FL-DHH-SS-1 by encouraging troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
Activity 5

Daily Device Check: Routine Mastery

Students develop their own daily checklist for maintaining and ensuring the proper function of their hearing devices, fostering independence and confidence.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Discuss daily checks and their significance in maintaining device functionality.
2. Guide students in brainstorming essential checks for their hearing devices.
3. Assist in drafting a simple, personalized checklist for daily use.
4. Encourage students to use and refine their checklist regularly.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA personalized daily checklist for maintaining hearing devices created by each student.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with FL-DHH-SS-1 by promoting daily maintenance practices.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Hearing Device Maintenance and Understanding Rubric

Category 1

Device Component Identification and Function

Assesses the student's ability to accurately identify and describe the components and functions of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Criterion 1

Identification of Device Components

Evaluates the student's ability to identify different parts of hearing aids and cochlear implants accurately.

Exemplary
4 Points

Correctly identifies all major and minor components of both hearing aids and cochlear implants on multiple representations.

Proficient
3 Points

Correctly identifies all major components and most minor components of hearing devices on most representations.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies major components with some errors or omissions; struggles with minor components.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to identify major components correctly; minor components largely missed.

Criterion 2

Function Explanation

Assesses the student's ability to explain the function of identified parts of hearing devices.

Exemplary
4 Points

Accurately explains the function of all identified components with detailed, context-appropriate descriptions.

Proficient
3 Points

Accurately explains the function of most identified components with general but correct descriptions.

Developing
2 Points

Provides basic explanations for some identified components; lacks detail and accuracy in others.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to explain component functions; provides incorrect or vague descriptions.

Category 2

Device Maintenance and Hygiene

Evaluates the student's ability to maintain their hearing aids and cochlear implants through proper cleaning and hygiene practices.
Criterion 1

Cleaning Techniques

Measures student's ability to demonstrate and articulate proper cleaning methods for hearing devices.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates flawless cleaning techniques and explains their benefits contextually with full understanding.

Proficient
3 Points

Demonstrates effective cleaning techniques with minor errors; understands basic benefits.

Developing
2 Points

Demonstrates basic cleaning techniques with noticeable errors; limited understanding of benefits.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles significantly with cleaning techniques; unclear on benefits relating to practice.

Category 3

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

Focuses on the student's ability to identify and solve common issues with hearing devices.
Criterion 1

Troubleshooting Effectiveness

Assesses the student's competency in identifying device issues and proposing effective solutions.

Exemplary
4 Points

Effectively identifies all presented issues with comprehensive solutions backed by reasoning.

Proficient
3 Points

Identifies most issues with appropriate solutions; occasional minor reasoning gaps.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies some issues but struggles with proposing complete or accurate solutions.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to identify issues accurately and provides incorrect or vague solutions.

Category 4

Routine Maintenance

Evaluates the student's ability to develop and adhere to a routine maintenance checklist for device upkeep.
Criterion 1

Checklist Quality

Assesses the completeness and practicality of the student's daily maintenance checklist for hearing devices.

Exemplary
4 Points

Creates a thorough and practical checklist, demonstrating foresight and complete understanding of routine needs.

Proficient
3 Points

Creates a useful checklist covering most routine needs; minor improvements needed for practicality.

Developing
2 Points

Creates a checklist with gaps in necessary steps; understanding of routine needs is basic.

Beginning
1 Points

Creates an incomplete checklist; lacks understanding of essential routine maintenance practices.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

On a scale from 1 to 5, how confident do you feel about identifying and explaining the parts of a hearing aid or cochlear implant after the 'Device Dissection' activity?

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Question 2

Why is regular cleaning and maintenance important for your hearing devices, and how did the 'Clean & Care: Hands-on Hygiene' activity enhance your understanding of these practices?

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Question 3

What was the most challenging part of the 'Troubleshooting Treasure Hunt' activity, and how did you overcome it?

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Question 4

Choose the most important item on your personalized daily checklist for maintaining your hearing devices and explain why it is essential. How will you ensure this becomes a regular part of your routine?

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