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In this activity, learners build their own sound machines and explore the interplay of motion and sound. This engineering activity introduces learners to automata, rotational motion, cranks and cams, simple machines, and sound waves. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per student
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 2 clear plastic cups, large
- 2 bamboo skewers
- 2 straws
- 1 sheet of cardboard or foam core
- 1 bottle cap
- 1 wire hanger
- 2-3 metal washers
- 1 can with a metal bottom
- wire or string, thin
- screwdriver
- scissors
- hot glue gun
- utility knife
- pliers
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Energy
- Work and Machines
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Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Rotation Motion
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Vibration and Waves
- Wave Properties
- Wave Motion
- Sound
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Energy
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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
- 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
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Oakland Discovery Centers
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Oakland Discovery Centers, 2012