A bucket harp An aeolian harp is driven by wind, so this needs a very windy day and an exposed site to work. Named after the Greek god of the wind, these harps are usually made from a wooden box an…| Sound science for schools and colleges
These resources were developed to be used by science centre staff for school visits. They are interactive activities that look at sounds, hearing damage, the ear and noise. Many of the activities c…| Sound science for schools and colleges
The listening devices on these pages are a great way of getting people to explore hearing. By playing with the ambient sound, they create a starting point for talking about sound and hearing. They're especially useful for science shows and fairs where it's really noisy and so other acoustic demos are difficult to do. They're also great for selfies. Below we also link from the science in the activities, to how the understanding is used by acoustical and audio engineers in their jobs. Funnel he...| Sound science for schools and colleges
Vegetables can make remarkable musical instruments. Students are challenged to make instruments and explore the science of sound. It gives students a chance to tackle a creative acou…| Sound science for schools and colleges
How to break a glass with sound in this classic demonstration of resonance| Sound science for schools and colleges
