Module 1
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Module 1—The Nervous System
Reflect and Connect
This module introduced you to the nervous system and communication.
In the Big Picture at the beginning of this module, you experienced various forms of communication, both external and internal. Hearing is a very important part of communication. If perception of sound had not been communicated to your brain, how would you have interpreted the events that occurred while you were in the room with your friends?
Module 1: Lesson 6 Assignment
In this part of your assignment, you will respond to the issue of noise-induced hearing loss. This work will involve an open-response essay like on the Diploma Exam.
Retrieve the copy of the Module 1: Lesson 6 Assignment that you saved to your computer earlier in this lesson. Complete Part 2—Closed Written Response. Save your completed assignment in your course folder. You will receive instructions about when to submit your assignment to your teacher later in this lesson.
Reflect on the Big Picture
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If you were not able to hear laughter, people talking, and music playing, what might your perceptions have been like in the Big Picture at the beginning of this module? How does music at the beginning of a movie help to communicate the tone of movie? What kinds of music communicate dangerous, scary, funny, or romantic scenes? Before a big game, athletes often use music for motivation. How do you think Beethoven, who was deaf, was able to successfully convey all of the moods in his music?
Sounds in today’s very noisy world contribute to hearing loss in many people. Knowing the things you have learned in this lesson, you may be more aware of the volume of the music at the next concert or wedding you attend. Reflect on the precautions that you could take to protect your ears and your hearing the next time you mow the lawn, ride a snowmobile, listen to your MP3 player, or use power machinery. What do you notice when you shut the machine off? Could this be an indication of what you should do to safeguard your hearing?
In the Get Focused section of this lesson, you could hear the mosquito ring tone of your phone. As you grow older, will you always be able to hear this ring tone, the music you love, the sounds that ensure your survival, or those that bring you pleasure? Judging by your own habits when it comes to hearing, do you think that you might have to wear a hearing aid at some point in your lifetime?
Module 1: Lesson 6 Assignment
In the last section of your assignment, you will research some technologies available to enhance hearing. You will consider how they work and what part or function of the ear they are designed to assist.
Retrieve the copy of the Module 1: Lesson 6 Assignment that you saved to your computer earlier in this lesson. Complete Part 3—Hearing Technologies Research. Save your completed assignment in your course folder. You will receive instructions about when to submit your assignment to your teacher later in this lesson.
Discuss
Consider the following scenario:
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| Ethan was very excited to have landed a job as an assistant baggage handler at the airport. He got to drive the baggage train and load and unload suitcases and parcels from airplanes. However, he found that the ear protection that he was supposed to wear was hot and cumbersome. He took it off whenever he could, and sometimes he forgot to put it back on when the big jets came in or took off. After two years on the job, he found that he was having difficulty hearing. It was suggested that he purchase a very expensive new type of hearing aid that would greatly improve his hearing. Ethan was very upset because his medical plan did not pay for hearing aids. |
Do you think hearing aids should be covered by medical plans? Keeping Ethan’s story in mind, suggest several reasons why they should and several reasons why they should not. Using the discussion board, share and discuss the reasons supporting your argument as well as those that counter your argument. Share your final justification with your teacher. Save a copy of your work in your course folder.
Module 1: Lesson 6 Assignment
Submit your completed Module 1: Lesson 6 Assignment to your teacher for assessment.