Sounds Like Science

Sounds Like Science: Jamboree

Background

See background information in the following activities:

Sounds Like Science - Drums

Sounds Like Science - Guitars

Sounds Like Science - Kazoo

Sounds Like Science - Bottle Organ

Learning Objectives

Create a delightful-sounding ensemble
Explore the subjective distinctions between noise and music.
Review the sound concepts introduced in preceding Sounds Like Science activities.

Time

1 & 1/2 hours to create instruments
1 & 1/2 hours to compose and rehearse
3 minutes to perform

Introducing the Concept

Through the previous four activities, students explored various science and sound concepts including force, pitch, volume, frequency, energy, energy transfer and musical notes. Take some time to review these concepts together and prepare a science jamboree.

Materials

jars, buckets, boxes, strings, rackets, frames, string, rubber bands, bottles, design materials (paper, paint, markers, glitter)

Hands-On

Now that you understand various aspects of sound, you can invent your own musical instruments. With the materials supplied, create a musical instrument that produces a pleasing sound. After creating your instrument, work together with your classmates to play a song.

Teaching Tips

This activity can be done in stages, over a number of days.
Begin with the invention portion of the activity on Day One. On Day Two, you might set aside some time for making the instruments look visually appealing. Day Three can be used for rehearsal and performance.

Interconnections