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In this activity, learners construct a traditional handicraft toy that illustrates a motion commonly associated with violins and earthquakes. This motion has a certain frequency and stays at the same frequency throughout the movement. Learners also observe the force of gravity, which powers the woodpecker down the stick. Note: a drill is used in this activity, and is not included in the cost of materials. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1 dowel
- 1 baseboard
- 1 small, narrow block
- 1 bobby pin
- 1 round clothespin
- 1 counterweight (like a large bolt)
- decorations for bird
- glue gun (or tape)
- drill
- hammer
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Earthquakes
- Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
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Earth Processes
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Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
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Physical Sciences
- Energy
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
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Vibration and Waves
- Wave Properties
- Wave Motion
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Arts and Crafts
- Music
- Nature and Environment
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Watsonville Environmental Science Workshop
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Watsonville Environmental Science Workshop, 2011