Today, Explained The Island of Explained: Listen up!
Aug 13, 2022
Kiarra and Izii find themselves on a magical island where they discover the importance of listening over just hearing. With the help of an Engin-Ear and a unicorn, they embark on an enlightening adventure about sound and empathy. They learn how active listening can resolve conflicts among friends, enriched by personal stories and playful exercises. The journey also includes a hands-on project where kids can create their own stereo headphones, making learning about sound waves and empathy both fun and engaging!
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Island of Explained
- Kiara and Izzy argue about whose turn it is to plan the next podcast episode.
- They're transported to the Island of Explained and get stuck in a maze.
Hearing vs. Listening
- The Engineer explains they're on the Island of Explained because they haven't been hearing each other.
- The Engineer scans their ears and brains to understand the issue.
How Hearing Works
- Sound travels through the outer ear, eardrum, tiny bones, and inner ear (cochlea).
- Tiny hair cells in the cochlea convert sound into electricity, which is then processed by the brain.