Musical dimension Vibration S.T.E.A.M Activity
Musical dimension Vibration Visualizer activity Turn sound into moving art with rice, beans, and music! A simple, hands-on experiment that shows how sound (pitch, volume, rhythm) moves materials. Great for homeschool, science centers, or a rainy-day STEAM activity. Observe how frequency (pitch), amplitude (volume), and rhythm/tempo affect physical vibration. Practice making careful observations, recording results, and comparing outcomes. Connect audible qualities of music with visible motion. You’ll need: • Small portable speaker (battery-powered) • Medium mixing bowl • Plastic wrap • 2–3 tbsp dry rice or beans • Notebook + pencil (worksheet print out bottom of page) • Phone/camera for video/photos • Music I made this playlist for the activity but activity will work with any music/frequencies https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR0sDu_bLGST_BDuBqgZvps5LAUk7hQy_&si=AO-4L_ot-Z-i-YEu Step-by-step: 1. Place speaker inside bowl 2. Stretch plastic wrap tightly across th...
