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Subject: Listening & Hearing

Arpa de cabeza

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

Science activity that demonstrates how differently shaped ears affect your hearing
Designer Ears

See how differently shaped ears affect your hearing.

Science and engineering activity to make a record player
Groovy Sounds

Make a record player with a pencil, pin, and paper.

Science activity to play music by wrapping a string around your head
Head Harp

Wrap a string around your head and pluck to play music.

Science activity that explores audio signal transmission
Modulated LED

Listen to a beam of light.

Orejas de diseñador

Investiga cómo orejas de diferentes formas afectan tu audición.

Science activity that transmits sounds through your body instead of the air
Radiohead

Listen to the radio in an unconventional way.

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

Create a sound system for music only you can hear.

Science activity that explores sound waves
Siren Disk

Blowing air through a disk full of holes makes a tone.

Sonidos maravillosos

Construye un tocadiscos de papel, lápiz y alfiler.

Science activity that demonstrates sound conduction
Sound Bite

Tune in to tunes with your teeth.

Science activity that encourages participants to ask questions and carry out investigations
Sound Cups

Use your senses to figure out what’s inside your Sound Cup.

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