Why Do Ears Make Earwax?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do ears make earwax?

The Big Idea

Ears make earwax to keep themselves clean and healthy! Earwax, also called cerumen, is a sticky, slightly oily layer in your ear canal. It is useful, not dirty.

Sticky Catcher

Step one: a sticky catcher. Earwax is sticky, so it catches dust and tiny bits of dirt before they travel deeper into the ear. It works like fly paper for dust.

Skin Protector

Step two: a skin protector. The slightly oily wax keeps the skin of the ear canal from drying out and getting itchy. It also helps fight germs, which keeps your ears healthy.

Self Cleaning

Step three: self cleaning. Chewing and talking slowly move old wax outward, where it dries and falls out. Your ears mostly clean themselves.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Earwax is a sticky layer in the ear canal. It catches dust and dirt. It helps fight germs and keeps skin from drying. Chewing and talking slowly move it out. Your ears clean themselves.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Quick facts about earwax. Its science name is cerumen. Different people have different kinds of earwax. It is made by tiny glands in the ear canal. Let your ears clean themselves.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Press a strip of clear sticky tape on a dusty shelf and look at what it picks up. Earwax is sticky in the same way. List three jobs that earwax does for your ears. Share what you discover with a grown-up.

Outro

Earwax is a helpful friend for your ears, so let it do its job. Science is amazing! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!