Music & Sound projects
Shakers, drums, guitars and pan pipes made from tubs, boxes and elastic bands, plus experiments that show how sound works. Noisy, hands-on fun.
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Projects
Ages 5–10⏱ 35 min
Whoosh-Crackle-Pop Sound Effects Kit
Children make whooshes, crackles, pops and bangs from household junk to create a firework soundtrack. They learn that every sound is made by something vibrating, and think about why real fireworks can frighten pets and some people, and how to be kind on Bonfire Night.
Junk ModelMusic & Sound
Ages 3–9⏱ 30 min
Junk Drum Kit
Different containers make different sounds — big and hollow is deep, small and tight is sharp.
Junk ModelMusic & Sound
Ages 5–11⏱ 25 min
Tin-Can Telephone
Sound travels as vibrations along the tight string from one cup to the other.
Kitchen ScienceMusic & Sound