Homegrown Xylophone

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In this activity, learners create music from a series of bottles filed with water. Learners discover that the sound produced by each bottle depends on the amount of water in the bottle. Learners can use their bottles to play "Mary Had a Little Lamb" or "Frère Jacques".

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 11
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • 6 identical glass soda bottles
  • Ruler
  • Crayon
  • Water
  • Metal spoon
  • Tape
  • Sheet of paper

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Vibration and Waves
      • Sound
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Asking Questions
      • Conducting Investigations

Informal Categories

  • Music

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • hear

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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