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Sound

Science activity that produces musical sounds only you can hear
Secret Bells

Create a sound system for music only you can hear.

Science activity to make an instrument that creates the sound of rain falling
Make Your Own Rainstick

Listen to the sound of rain falling—anytime, anywhere.

Three people arrange sound makers on a magnetic surface
An Open Kit for Making Rhythms
Science activity that demonstrates how volume, pressure and temperature are related.
Put a new twist on pressure changes.

Put a new twist on pressure changes. 

Oboe de pajilla

Dos “labios” producen sonido.

Arpa de cabeza

Envuelve una cuerda alrededor de tu cabeza y púlsala para hacer música.

Sonidos maravillosos

Construye un tocadiscos de papel, lápiz y alfiler.

Zephyr Trio
Zephyr Trio

When the wind was just right, mysterious organ tones could be heard from the tubes of this exhibit.
Ann at Find the Highest Note

What can YOU play?

Seeing and Listening Explainer Station
Seeing and Listening Explainer Station

Explainers do light and sound demonstrations.

Iron Science Teacher: String

Cheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off.

Aeolian Harp
Aeolian Harp

Listen to a 27-foot-tall harp that's strummed by the wind.

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