Catch the Wave explores sound wave theory visually and kinesthetically for your elementary/middle school students.

How? ...with water balloons, slinkies,space phones
and whoopee cushions of course!

Lots of interaction and fun with an average of 20 volunteers during the program.
(Everyone gets into the act kinesthetically one way or another!)

Catch the Wave requirements: One table and access to electricity Open space for children to sit on the floor Students needing a "science excitement" boost Staff who will take that excitement and use it throughout the rest of the day! Note: Programs are 45 minutes in length, up to 4 programs at your school in one day. Help me book another school in your district and receive a discount!

Concepts covered in all programs: (vocabulary adjusted to grade level of group) Vibration Air molecules Amplitude Frequency Pitch Echo, echo location How sound travels through different mediums After learning about sound, we use a guitar, slide whistle, drums, marimba and rain stick to explore how instruments make music and why they are designed the way they are. Adaptable for preschoolers through adults. Teachers packet provided with program outline and follow up classroom activities.

Bring Marcey's exciting, research based, curriculum focused presentation
to your group or conference!