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This is a simple activity for learners to create a traditional musical instrument. Pan Pipes have developed all over the world in different cultures, from South America to Greece and China.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a musical drum using a cardboard tube, plastic wrap, and beads.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a traditional Mexican noisemaker (a matraca) using cardboard, craft sticks, and a wooden dowel.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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This is a web page that helps informal educators brainstorm on how to use a Pico Cricket (tiny computer) in an informal activity.

Over $20 per student Ages 8 - adult 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners construct wands that play different notes depending on information from light sensors programmed via a PICO Cricket.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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Build a phonograph record player using a cactus needle, a record, LEGOs gear box, and a piece of paper! This activity uses a Pico Cricket to turn the motor.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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Use a Pico Cricket (micro-controller) to animate your art! You can program a Pico Cricket to make your art spin, light up, or make music.

Over $20 per student Ages 8 - adult 2 to 4 hours
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From this How To slide show, you create an Audio Tape Bow that can play distorted audio sounds by running it across a tape head.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - adult 45 to 60 minutes