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Sound Experiment: Buzzing Bug Noisemaker Toys

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If you are learning about bugs or maybe the sense of sound, you have to try this fun noisemaker toy!  The kids and I made a fun little buzzing bug noisemaker toy together.

This little toy is also a sound experiment!  It is so simple to put together & you likely already have everything on hand to make it.

buzzing bug sound experiment for kids

How To Make The Buzzing Bug NoiseMaker:

To make this fun homemade toy,  you need a craft stick, a 3 x 5 note card (or piece of craft foam), a large rubber band, 2 pencil topper erasers, and some string.

sound wave experiments for kids

Cut the note card into a 3 inch square. We drew some stripes on it to make it look more like a little bug. Staple the note card to the center of the craft stick. Tie a string around one end. Put the erasers on each end of the stick.  Then stretch the rubber band over the whole thing.

sound experiment- buzzing bug noise maker

To make it buzz, you have to spin it really fast around in a circle. My son was better at making it work than me. He loves playing with it!

The Science Behind It:

This is a great experiment to demonstrate how bugs wings make noise as they fly.

The spinning creates a vibration and these vibrations create sound waves in the air. When it is spinning, the rubber band and the paper movement together creating a buzzing sound,   Just like a bugs wings!

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How to Make a Slide Whistle
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  1. Mary Catherine says

    July 16, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Love it! This is something right up my son’s alley — both the noise and the “bug” reference. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Deceptively Educational says

    July 16, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Oh my gosh, that looks fun! Thank you for sharing this Karyn. I’m pinning so I don’t forget to do this during (what’s left of) the summer. Please consider sharing this at the After School Linky Party (on my blog every Monday)!

    Reply
  3. nodoubtlearning.com says

    July 17, 2013 at 12:27 am

    I love that you can make it out of common household items!

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  4. Deceptively Educational says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:31 am

    I’m SO glad you linked this up to the After School Linky Party. I’m featuring it tomorrow. Stop by to check it out and keep sharing your great ideas, Karyn!!

    Reply
  5. Carla at Preschool Powol Packets says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    My kids would love this–anything that makes noise is a big hit, especially a bug noise! I’m pinning it–thanks so much for sharing it at Teach Me Tuesday at Preschool Powol Packets!

    Reply
  6. Ashley says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:57 am

    Looks like something fun to do; especially with active kids! Thanks for sharing at Mom’s Library!

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  7. Resh says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    Looks easy and fun activity for summer!
    Resh @ StackingBooks.com

    Reply
  8. Cindy deRosier says

    January 4, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    I’m the Editor of Fun Family Crafts and wanted to let you know that we have featured your noisemaker! You can see it here:

    http://funfamilycrafts.com/buzzing-bug-noisemaker/

    If you have other kid-friendly craft tutorials, we’d love for you to submit them. Thanks for a great project idea!

    Reply
    • Karyn Tripp says

      January 4, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      Awesome! Thank you!

      Reply

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I am a former teacher turned homeschool mom of four kids. I LOVE teaching! I believe learning should be enjoyable and engaging. My goal is to ease the burdens of educators by offering memorable learning activities.
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