Sound Factory Overdue

Investigate different properties of sound. Make spooky sounds using the palm pipes. Then, use the palm pipes to make music. Using the materials provided, simulate thunder, make cups shriek, and make balloons scream. After you understand the basics of sound, compose your own music or develop a suite of sound effects and put on your own sound production.

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Recommended Audience: Ages 4-8

In this kit: Set of 8 palm pipes, thunder tube, plastic cups, paper clips, string, balloons, hex nuts, Sound (Bill Nye DVD), Investigating Sound by Sally Walker, The Science of Sound by Steve Parker, Sound Waves by Ian Mahaney, and activity guides.

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