Spoon Science Experiment

Sounds are an important part of life. We hear other people's voices.

We hear our dogs barking and our cats meowing. We hear cars, trucks and motorcycles.

We hear music - all different kinds of music. We hear the sound of wind chimes in the breeze. We hear our doorbells ringing.

This fun experiment lets you hear music to your ears.

Need: different sized spoons and string

Cut the string into one piece 2 1/2 feet long.

In the middle of the string, tie a loose knot. Do not make a tight knot.

Starting with your smallest spoon, place the spoon handle through the knot then pull it tight so the spoon stays in place.

Let the spoon's round part hang down from the handle.

Take one end of the string and place it against your ear. Take the other string end and place it against your other ear.

Gently swing the spoon and let it hit the kitchen countertop or a table. You should hear a sound like a bell ringing!

Try this with different sized spoons and you should hear different bell tones.

Which spoons make the highest pitched tones? Which spoons make the lowest pitched tones?

Which sounds are your favorite and why?

Try using plastic spoons and do the same experiment. What do you hear?

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