Curriculum links: KS2 Working Scientifically, Forces, Sound; KS3 Working Scientifically, Motion and Forces, Waves, Sound, Energy in Matter
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We love Slinkies because we can use them to explore waves and sound in lots of fun ways. Here are a few of our favourite experiments to try!
Watch the videos and use the Experiment Guides to find out what to do. These experiments work best with a metal Slinky. A metal mini-Slinky can be used, but for Sci-Fi Slinky Sounds a full-sized Slinky gives the most dramatic result! All activities undertaken must be risk assessed. Guidance can be found on the CLEAPSS website.
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This is a printable guide that you can fill in with your observations, and tick off the experiments as you go! Print double-sided in landscape on A4 paper. Then fold the pages down the middle to make a booklet.
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This is a version in large print that you can read on screen.
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What do you do if your mini-slinky is too small to walk down your stairs? You build it a smaller staircase! Watch a clip of our efforts and then have a go yourself! |
Can you guess what will happen if you drop a slinky? Slow motion footage shows some very curious behaviour! Watch our video to find out more. More about this experiment |
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Slinkies of all sizes are brilliant for making waves! Watch our mini-slinky waves and then give it a try. |
When is a slinky not a slinky? When it is a laser-blaster! Well OK, we can’t really turn a slinky into a sci-fi blaster, but we can make it sound like one! More about this experiment |