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In this activity, learners construct wands that play different notes depending on information from light sensors programmed via a PICO Cricket. As learners move the wands around, they expose the light sensors on the ends of the wands to different levels of light. Use this activity as a lesson on light, sensors, and/or PICO Crickets (programming).
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $5 - $10 per student
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Cricket (or make a version with the RCX)
- Two light sensors
- MIDI music board and speakers
- About 3 feet of 22-gauge solid (non-stranded wire)
- Wands (chopsticks, straws, paintbrushes, or pencils, etc.)
- Electrical tape
- Wire cutter/stripper
- Materials to decorate your wands (glitter, ribbon, pipe cleaners, etc.)
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
- Computing
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Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
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Technology
- Information and Communication
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Circuits
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Vibration and Waves
- Sound
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Electricity and Magnetism
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Electronics
- Music
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- hear
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Science Museum of Minnesota,
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, 0087813