Spark curiosity through sound, shape, and sensory play.
Concept:
Create a small sculpture that makes an interesting sound when tapped, shaken, or moved.
Time: 10-12 minutes
Materials (per pair or small group)
- 3 plastic or paper cups (or small containers)
- 4 rubber bands
- 1 paper straw
- 1 spoon or stick for testing sound
Instructions
- The Challenge: Use the materials to build a sculpture that produces sound. It could rattle, bounce, hum, or chime—get creative!
- Design & Build: (6-8 minutes) Stack, stretch, and attach materials to explore how different shapes and tensions create sound.
- Test & Tweak: (2-3 minutes): Tap or move your sculpture to listen to what it creates. Adjust for more or less sound.
- Reflect: (1-2 minutes): What kind of sound did your sculpture make? What design choices made it louder or softer?