Kitchen Jamboree

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In this activity, learners observe, explore and investigate vibrating instruments in everyday places and create music in unique ways. Using kitchen tools like pots and pans made out of various materials (metal, wood, plastic), learners discover that many materials and objects make audible sounds when they vibrate.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 8
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Plastic pots or pans
  • Metal pots or pans
  • Wood pots or pans
  • Bowls - wood, plastic, metal
  • Cups - wood, plastic, metal
  • Plates - wood, plastic
  • Spoons
  • Marker
  • Pencil

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Senses and Perception
      • Hearing
  • Physical Sciences
    • Vibration and Waves
      • Sound
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Conducting Investigations

Informal Categories

  • Music
  • Performing Arts

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • 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:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago, Inc., 2012