Learning Resources
Try it at Home!
Try these simple experiments with household objects to learn about waves and sound! Click on the links to learn more.
Suitable for all ages from KS2 / CfE 2nd upwards
Suitable for all ages from KS2 / CfE 2nd upwards
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Noisy Balloons (requires sound)
Find out about sound and vibration with this simple experiment. |
Slow Waves
Watch waves in slow motion with this kitchen science experiment. |
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The Science of Balloons: Part 1: Under Pressure
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Experiments with balloons can help us learn about material behaviour, elasticity and viscoelasticity.
In Part 1 we examine the famous Two Balloon experiment and find out why inflating a balloon is not always easy. KS4 and 5 / CfE S5 and 6: Material Properties |
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The Science of Balloons: Part 2: Material Memory
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Experiments with balloons can help us learn about material behaviour, elasticity and viscoelasticity.
In Part 2 we examine viscoelastic behaviour, how it relates to balloons, and why we research it. KS4 and 5 / CfE Senior: Material Properties |
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The Anatomy of a Wave
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Find out about the types of waves and their key properties.
Then download the worksheets to practise and learn the key vocabulary. Suitable for KS4 / CfE Senior National 5 |
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Resonance and Standing Waves
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Find out about the phenomena of resonance and standing waves and try out some experiments that explore them.
Suitable for KS4 & 5 / CfE Senior |
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Draw Curves with Straight Lines!
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Get creative and use straight lines to draw beautiful curved shapes called epicycloids, with a simple mathematical mapping process.
You can download the printable template below or click here to learn more about the activity and the shapes you can create. Suitable for all ages from KS2 / CfE 2nd upwards
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Make a Kazoo!
Get creative and find out about sound and vibrations with this fun activity that combines STEM, music and art!
Make a Kazoo with cardboard tube and greaseproof paper. Suitable for KS1 & 2 / CfE 1st & 2nd Download the Activity Guide |
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Investigating Music: The Science of Musical Instruments
Find out about the science of sound and music with this set of fun activities that can be run in class or STEM club.
Learn about pitch and amplitude and explore how these are adapted in musical instruments Suitable for KS3 & 4 / CfE 3rd/4th & National 5: waves Download the Teachers Guide and Worksheet |
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