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​​Suitable for all ages from KS2 / CfE 2nd
Use household objects to learn about waves and sound!  Click on the links to find out more.

Noisy Balloons
​What can a balloon tell us about sound and vibration?
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Slow Waves
Watch waves in slow motion with this kitchen experiment.
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Resonant Rings
Find out about resonance using paper and cardboard.
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Sci-Fi Slinky Sounds
Make sci-fi sound effects with a slinky and a flowerpot!
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Floating Slinky
What happens when you drop a suspended slinky? ​
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Hundreds & Thousands
​Make sprinkles dance using sound!
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