CBSE - Grade 5 - Science - CH1 (Super Sences) Activity 1
The Mystery Behind Singers Covering One Ear
Subject: Science
Grade: 5
Curriculum: CBSE
Chapter: Super Senses
Learning Objective: Understand why singers cover one ear while singing by exploring the practical and technical reasons behind this common performance technique.
Page 1: Introduction & Story
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About this Page
This page introduces the topic through a short story about Aarav and his grandmother. The story encourages students to observe a common real-world phenomenon and begin thinking about possible explanations.
Teacher Instructions
Read the story aloud to the class.
Ask students:
Have you seen singers cover one ear while singing?
Why do you think they do that?
Encourage students to share their ideas before moving to the activity page.
Do not reveal the correct answer yet.
Page 2: Student Activity Worksheet
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About this Page
Students explore the possible reasons why singers cover one ear while performing.
How to Conduct
Ask students to think individually about the question.
Students write or place their answers in the four sections of the fishbone diagram.
Encourage discussion in pairs or groups before finalizing answers.
Invite students to share their ideas with the class.
Discuss which answers are most reasonable and why.
Suggested Time: 10–15 minutes
Page 3: Solution Page
Model Answers
To Hear Themselves Better
Loud music can make it difficult for singers to hear their own voice.
Covering one ear helps them focus on their singing.
To Block Out Noise
It reduces background noise from the audience and instruments.
It helps singers listen to their own voice more clearly.
To Stay on Tune
Hearing their voice clearly helps singers sing the correct notes.
It helps them avoid singing off-key.
For Recording
Singers may use one ear to monitor music while recording.
It helps improve recording quality and prevents sound leakage.
Discussion Questions
Why is hearing important for singers?
Would covering one ear help in a noisy environment?
Can you think of other situations where people need to focus on sound?
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