National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Noise Induced Hearing Loss
This site on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss runs through a variety of topics on the subject and includes a diagram. The topics covered include: How do we hear, What sounds cause NIHL, What are the effects of NIHL, Can NIHL be prevented, What...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pure Tone Audiometry in Diagnosing Hearing Loss
Read the passage "Pure Tone Audiometry in Diagnosing Hearing Loss," and complete the related five-question quiz.
Other
American Speech Language Hearing Association (Asha): Types of Hearing Loss
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) distinguishes between the three types of hearing loss. Also provided is information on the seven categories of hearing loss and hearing loss configurations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Hearing Loss
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores what deafness is, how loud sounds cause hearing loss, and how to prevent hearing loss using hearing protectors.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Deafness and Hearing Impairment
This informative site delves into the following deafness and hearing impairment topics: definition definition, facts, causes, social and economic burden, and WHO's strategy for prevention and control.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: My Mechanical Ear Can Hear!
Students are introduced to various types of hearing impairments and the types of biomedical devices that engineers have designed to aid people with this physical disability.
Other
My Dr.: The Hearing Impaired Child in the Classroom
Types of hearing loss are discussed, along with characteristics and support strategies helpful to teachers trying to overcome the difficulties hearing impaired students often experience in the classroom.
NeurOreille
Journey Into the World of Hearing: Detection and Diagnosis
An illustrated explanation of the detection and diagnosis of hearing loss.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Work Related Hearing Loss
Information is provided on this site about work-related hearing loss.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Hearing [Pdf]
We deal with loud noises in our environment all the time - some we can control and some we can't. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be a problem for kids and teens, especially with the prevalence of earbuds and handheld devices that...
Other
Huffington Post: How to Listen to Music Without Destroying Your Hearing
This article provides statistics and other information about hearing loss, especially due to listening to loud music with headphones or earbuds. It also focuses on how to prevent hearing loss caused by listening to music. This...
BBC
Bbc Health: Hearing Loss
Everyone will, over time, loose some of their hearing but did you know that magnitude of your hearing loss will depend on you and your lifestyle. This informative delves into the causes of hearing loss and how you can protect your hearing.
Government of Alberta
Noise, Hearing Loss and Hearing Protection on the Farm
Farmers are exposed to damaging levels of noise on the job. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development gives a brief overview of how occupational noise can damage hearing, as well as suggestions about how to prevent hearing impairment.
NeurOreille
Journey Into the World of Hearing: Hearing Loss Treatments
View this tutorial about hearing loss treatments. Includes flash animations to help visualize the process.
Other
Hear for Good: Preventing Exposure at Work (British Columbia)
Noise is industry's most common health hazard. This ten page pamphlet from WorkSafe BC talks to British Columbia's workers about the dangers of excessive noise and hearing loss. The focus then shifts to ways to prevent hearing loss,...
Government of Canada
Government of Canada: Protect Your Ears!
Occupational noise is a common health hazard in industry. Human Resources and Social Development Canada presents important information for the country's workers about how to deal with this issue. Learn what you can do about workplace...
Other
Infinitec: Total Resource Guide: Hearing
A resource guide that is a great help to locating a full array of assistive products and services for persons with deafness or hearing impairments.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Clinical Applications of Tuning Forks
Read this passage and complete a five-question quiz pertaining to clinical applications of tuning forks to determine the types of hearing loss.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Do You Need a Hearing Test?
Through a series of ten questions related to different areas of hearing and sound, this quiz determines whether or not you are at risk for hearing loss.
University of Washington
Our Sense of Hearing Experiment: Locating Sound Sources
Have you ever wondered how your ear works? This website will provide you with knowledge on how to locate sound sources among other ear information.
PBS
Pbs: Misunderstood Minds
A wonderful spotlight on scientific explanations behind learning differences and strategies to aid success in school. Includes profiles of the students in the documentary as well as interactive activities designed to give site visitors a...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 8 25 14: At 'Signs' Restaurant, Orders Fall on Deaf Ears
Read about a restaurant in Toronto that is staffed entirely by deaf workers. Also learn some basic ASL communication that is used in restaurants. Includes video.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Sudden Deafness
Sudden Deafness, or Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), is described at this site. In addition to a description, information is provided on causes, treatment, research, and available resources.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis is a disorder with the bone of the middle ear. This resource thoroughly analyzes the problem of Otosclerosis and discusses current trends in research along with possible treatments for the hearing loss associated with it.