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 upwards
Suitable for all ages from KS2 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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Floating Slinky
What happens when you drop a suspended slinky? |
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 |
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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 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 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 Download the Teachers Guide and Worksheet |
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