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Mary Hare Primary School in Newbury will be playing host to the interactive Bionic Ear Roadshow, from national charity Deafness Research UK on 9 November. Sponsored by BUPA and the Big Lottery Fund, the show reveals the complex machinery that lies deep inside the ear, how it helps us hear sounds and music, what causes it to break down, and whether scientists can replace the parts to create an artificial ear.
The Mary Hare Primary School is an innovative school for the deaf and focuses on an auditory-oral philosophy to support holistic communication skills. The pupils have severe or profound hearing loss and the show will be tailored specifically to this young audience, including helping them to understand how cochlear implants work and what the future of hearing research might bring in terms of new ‘bionic ears’.
The show features “the world’s largest ear” and the presenter constructs a model to highlight the different parts of the ear, which is over 22ft long and 116 times the size of a normal human ear. The pupils will learn how the ear works, what can go wrong and what can be done to put things right. The show enables the audience to take part in some fun activities, ensuring that the children enjoy an interactive learning experience.
“The children at Mary Hare are an inspiration to everyone,” said Vivienne Michael, Chief Executive of Deafness Research UK. “The school and its staff do an amazing job in helping prepare the children for a life in both the hearing and the deaf worlds, and we are delighted to be bringing the Bionic Ear show to them.”
The Bionic Ear Show appeals to all ages (deaf or hearing) and can also include free hearing tests, to encourage people to get their hearing checked and seek support and treatment if needed.
With the support of BUPA and the Big Lottery Fund, the 2010 Bionic Ear Show will be coming to a town, city or school near you so please contact Deafness Research UK if you would like the Show to come to your school, community group or event. Bookings can be made by calling Laura Ganpot on 020 7679 8951 or email Laura at bionicearshow@deafnessresearch.org.uk. The schedule is subject to change, but an up to date version and further information can be found on the website at: The Bionic Ear Show
Mary Hare Primary School in Newbury will be playing host to the interactive Bionic Ear Roadshow, from national charity Deafness Research UK on 9 November. Sponsored by BUPA and the Big Lottery Fund, the show reveals the complex machinery that lies deep inside the ear, how it helps us hear sounds and music, what causes it to break down, and whether scientists can replace the parts to create an artificial ear.
The Mary Hare Primary School is an innovative school for the deaf and focuses on an auditory-oral philosophy to support holistic communication skills. The pupils have severe or profound hearing loss and the show will be tailored specifically to this young audience, including helping them to understand how cochlear implants work and what the future of hearing research might bring in terms of new ‘bionic ears’.
The show features “the world’s largest ear” and the presenter constructs a model to highlight the different parts of the ear, which is over 22ft long and 116 times the size of a normal human ear. The pupils will learn how the ear works, what can go wrong and what can be done to put things right. The show enables the audience to take part in some fun activities, ensuring that the children enjoy an interactive learning experience.
“The children at Mary Hare are an inspiration to everyone,” said Vivienne Michael, Chief Executive of Deafness Research UK. “The school and its staff do an amazing job in helping prepare the children for a life in both the hearing and the deaf worlds, and we are delighted to be bringing the Bionic Ear show to them.”
The Bionic Ear Show appeals to all ages (deaf or hearing) and can also include free hearing tests, to encourage people to get their hearing checked and seek support and treatment if needed.
With the support of BUPA and the Big Lottery Fund, the 2010 Bionic Ear Show will be coming to a town, city or school near you so please contact Deafness Research UK if you would like the Show to come to your school, community group or event. Bookings can be made by calling Laura Ganpot on 020 7679 8951 or email Laura at bionicearshow@deafnessresearch.org.uk. The schedule is subject to change, but an up to date version and further information can be found on the website at: The Bionic Ear Show