Monday, May 25, 2020

Weekly Tech Challenge (#6)

Good Day Students and Parents,
This week’s challenge is:


Build A Kazoo

Supplies: Toilet Paper Roll, Wax Paper (or Tin Foil), 2 Rubber Bands, Scissors, (Optional paint and paint brush for decoration)

Challenge: Build a working musical instrument (specifically a kazoo), that you can play. 

Tips: 
Step 1. Decorate: Paint you TP roll.
Step 2. Membrane: Use a bowl to trace a circle on wax paper and cut out your membrane.
Step 3: Assemble:  Center the wax paper with the toilet paper roll. Then fold it down so it is tight on the top. Use your other hand to to secure the wax paper with a rubber band.
Step 4: Hole: Poke a hole midway down one side if the TP roll

You can experiment with different sizes of cardboard rolls and different material for the membrane

You can download a Stem Journal PDF that can be printed for students to plan their design and reflect on their learning.

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