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In this activity, learners explore sound by constructing their very own banjo out of a coffee can. Learners experiment with the canjo to change the instrument's pitch and timbre.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity related to music and sound vibrations, learners make a phonograph or record player out of simple materials. First, learners assemble the turntable, arm, and sound cone.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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Play-Doh is conductive! Use the semiconductive qualities of Play-Doh to make your own squeezable instrument. Pico Cricket is required.

Over $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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This is a perfect summertime lunch activity! Pico Cricket is required (micro controller). First, get a bunch of cut up fruit, line them up, then plug a piece of fruit with a Pico Cricket sensor clip.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners add headphones to a previously built instrument (see "Build a Band" activity) to make it easier to hear.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes