Materials
Materials can be anything you can find in your home. Here are some examples:
- Tissue Box
- Toilet Paper or Paper Towel Rolls
- Plastic Cups
- Small Objects such as Beans, marbles, or Rice
- Rubber Bands
- Popsicle Sticks
- Plastic Spoons
challenge
What musical instrument can you make with materials found around your house? The possibilities are endless, right? Let your imagination run wild. You may use any additional materials you can fi nd at home to enhance your creation. Your goal is to construct a musical instrument that actually works. Yours might look different than a traditional instrument, and that’s okay!
Big Idea
Sound is energy. Sound is created by energy moving backwards and forward, like the vibration on a guitar’s string or the pounding of a drum.
Instructions
Collect materials from around your house to create a musical instrument. When looking for materials to use, think about what sounds you want to create. Do you want to build an instrument that creates a loud sound, or a soft sound? Draw out your plan and start building!
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