Engineering Instruments
Engineering Design Process University of Arizona
Adapted from the UA College of Engineering.
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PHET Interactive Simulations University of Colorado Boulder
Read MoreSound and Waves Interactives
The Physics Classroom.
Read MoreSound and Wave Tutorial
From the Physics Classroom.
Read MoreVHS Shamisen
Create this stringed instrument using a few simple materials.
Read MoreStar Wars Sound Machine
Adding a Styrofoam cup as a sounding board to a metal Slinky turns it into a Star Wars sound machine!
Read MoreCap Maracas
Reuse plastic bottle caps to create these fun maracas.
Read MoreTongue Depressor Harmonica
Create these #STEMontheCheap harmonicas using large craft sticks, rubber bands, index cards, tape, and straws. Then, let young engineers decide which design is better. Encourage them to support their claim with evidence! Continue the engineering by allowing young engineers to make modifications to the designs, test them, and determine (with support of evidence) whether their…
Read MoreFinger Flute
Sturdy cardboard tubes, straws, tape, and other inexpensive materials can be used to create this fun noisemaker!
Read MoreStraw Oboe
Using two different diameter straws, create an oboe with just a simple cut to create a reed and a little bit of practice.
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