Build a Straw Oboe

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 11:58

Source Institution

  • Children's Museum Of Houston

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Description

In this hands-on activity, learners make simple musical instruments ("oboes") out of straws. In a related video, Mr. O and his assistants engineer musical instruments, discovering the importance of pitch. The video teaches about three key elements of all instruments: vibration source, amplifier, and pitch adjuster. Learners can watch this video before creating instruments like the Straw Oboe.

Quick Guide

  • Preparation Time: Under 5 minutes
  • Learning Time: 5 to 10 minutes
  • Estimated materials cost: 1 cent - $1 per student
  • Age Range: Ages 8 - 14
  • Resource Types:
  • Language: English

Materials List (per student)

  • Straw
  • Scissors
Subjects

Informal Category

  • Music

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Engineering
  • Life Sciences
    • Human Senses and Perception
      • Hearing
  • Physical Sciences
    • Vibration and Waves
      • Sound
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Invention and Innovation
Audience

To use this activity learners need to

  • see
  • hear
  • touch

Learning styles supported

  • Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities
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All Rights Reserved, Children's Museum of Houston, ©2009

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