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Vibration Explorations

Explore, design, build and test musical instruments to discover how sound is created through vibration.

  • Experience vibration by observing, touching, and listening to a variety of instruments.
  • Plan and construct a vibrating instrument.
  • Test the instrument’s effectiveness to vibrate.
  • Describe how the instrument produces sound through vibration.
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    Use the following activities to bring the education concepts from this exhibit into your home or classroom:

    Appropriate for Grades: PK, K, 1, 2, 3

    Meets Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards: 11, 12, 25, 31

    Meets Common Core State Standards: SL.1, RL.K.1, RL.K.10

    NGSS: 1-PS4, 1-PS4-1   

    Focus: Music, Science

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