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Listening & Hearing

Science activity that demonstrates how differently shaped ears affect your hearing
Designer Ears
Make “better” ears!
Science and engineering activity to make a record player
Groovy Sounds
Build a paper-pencil-pin phonograph.
Science activity to play music by wrapping a string around your head
Head Harp
Learn a little string theory.
Science activity that explores audio signal transmission
Modulated LED
Listen to a beam of light.
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 your own personal sound system with a coat hanger and string.
Science activity that explores sound waves
Siren Disk
Spin up some sound.
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 and science skills to figure out what’s inside your Sound Cup.
Science activity that demonstrates sound localization
Stereo Sound
Locating the source of a sound is mostly a matter of timing.
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