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Sound Sandwich ActivitySound Sandwich Activity
Publisher
Museum of Science
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Grade
K - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
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Sound Sandwich

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Not all sandwiches are tasty. Scholars use basic materials to build an instrument called a sound sandwich. They see how blowing on the instrument causes rubber bands to vibrate, which produces sound waves.

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Concepts

sound, sound vibrations, instruments

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Collaborate with a music teacher or band director for the activity

Classroom Considerations

  • Knowledge of sound waves and vibrations is beneficial
  • Each learner needs two craft sticks, some rubber bands (one wide and two small), a straw, and scissors

Pros

  • Includes very detailed instructions
  • Lists some suggestions for additional reading

Cons

  • None

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