This Storytime STEM-pack includes all the materials you need to engage kids in science activities that address the concept of sound, in particular that sounds can be man-made or natural, and how vibrating matter can make sound. The activity is launched by reading the popular children's book Little Blue Truck, followed by children sorting provided Photo Cards into man-made and natural sounds. Children then discuss how animals use their sense of hearing to help them survive, using the Fox and Rabbit Card. Next children listen carefully as they shake eggs filled with different materials and compare and describe the sounds they make, guessing what might be inside. This is followed by each child using a craft stick to explore how vibrating matter makes sound. Children reinforce their learning by explaining what they learned about sound, using the Sound Concept Card. 

Included in this set, you'll find:

The entire activity takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.  

This STEM-pack is suitable for grades PreK-K.

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NOTE: Storytime STEM-packs users will need to submit a list of any kit consumables that were used while in your classroom so they can be replenished for the next reservation. 

Email Jill Darlington jildar@berksiu.org and Katelyn Gruber katgru@berksiu.org with the name of your kit, type(s) and amounts of materials consumed during the time you borrowed the kits. 

Able to replenish the items yourself through the stash of typical school supplies? Awesome! Please consider doing so and pay it forward.