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In this activity, learners explore sound by constructing an instrument toy that buzzes when you swing it. Use this activity to examine elements of sound including waves, vibrations, tone, pitch, frequency, and volume. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1 craft stick or tongue depresser
- 2 small pieces of cardboard
- 1 folder
- 1 rubber band
- string
- masking tape
- scissors
- hot glue gun
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Senses and Perception
- Hearing
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Human Senses and Perception
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Wave Properties
- Sound
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Vibration and Waves
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Music
- Toys
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
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Fresno Community Science Workshop
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Fresno Community Science Workshop, 2012