The Educative Eardrum

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This is an upscale model of the human eardrum designed for educational purposes. It includes all significant parts, such as the cochlea, stirrup, anvil, hammer, eardrum, stapes, incus, malleus, and semicircular canal, making it a comprehensive learning tool. We hope this model helps teachers and professionals alike teach and learn in an interactive way that's more engaging than traditional paper-based methods. It can also serve as a decorative item if desired. Print Settings: Printer: Zortrax Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Resolution: Medium Infill: Medium Notes: In Zortrax, the raft is non-negotiable, but it should print fine without one in other printers. Designing This Model I started with a blank sheet of paper and some reference images from Google. I used Rhino to sketch out the basic forms and curves before adding volume to the design. The key challenge was arranging each ear component in its original view to maintain the learning aspect. Custom Section Project: The Educative Eardrum Objectives: This project aims to educate students on how the human ear functions by allowing them to interact with a 3D model of the hearing mechanism and identify its various parts, from the middle to inner ear. It also provides insight into how sound is converted into vibrations and then back into sound waves within this intricate instrument. Audiences: Kids, junior high, high school students, university students, and professionals can all benefit from this project. Steps: This project is centered around the idea that hands-on interaction can be a powerful learning tool. By getting involved with the model, students can move beyond 2D representations of the human ear and gain a deeper understanding of its components. Results: We've found that this project effectively captures students' attention in the classroom. It not only helps them recall the names of the ear's parts but also enables them to identify each component accurately, from the middle to inner ear. This model can also be used as a grading tool by asking students to identify specific parts or determine whether they belong to the middle or inner ear.