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This Make a Model Eardrum to Detect Sound Waves activity also includes:
Make sound waves visible with an experiment that asks middle schoolers to build a model ear drum using plastic bottles, rubber bands, plastic wrap, and sand-like substances.
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Adaptable
NGSS:
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Instructional Ideas
- Listen to the related segment on the world's strangest sounds and pick clips to share and discuss with the class
- Extend the activity to include exploring frequency through a video
- Have the class listen to some of the world's strangest sounds via audio
Classroom Considerations
- All materials may be found in the home
- Needs include a smartphone or small speakers for each setup; teachers may ask students to use their own phones
- Depending upon if you include the extension and length of discussion, activity could take from 15 minutes to one or two class periods
Pros
- Contains written and visual instructions
- Includes an extension to explore the frequencies of sound
- Includes a 22-minute related audio segment on the world's strangest sounds
Cons
- Does not include any analysis questions