The program is interactive and begins with Dan Brown's picture book, Wild Symphony. This program is geared for children up to second grade. The program hits upon many STEM topics such as science (physics), engineering (building a musical instrument), mathematics (measurements), reading and art. In a fun way children will be introduced to a topic in physics that answers the question, "How does the flute work?".
Credit: Fagnan, D. (2012). Pan Flute. Digital Image.
If you would like to hear music while you read the book, just scan this QR code to visit wildsymphny.com and download the free app.
Activity Book:
Activity Book #2:
Craft #1: MAESTRO MOUSE CRAFT
Craft #2: Make Your Pan Flute
Material:
5 Straws
Colored Cardstock
White colored pencil
Double sided tape
Ruler
Markers or crayons
black sharpie
Directions:
Take five wide straws and have child measure and cut the straws in the following sizes:
6 inches, 5.5 inches, 5 inches, 4 inches, and 3.5 inches.
Cut two strips of cardstock to 7 inches x 1.5 inches.
Decorate your cardstock with markers, or crayons.
Place a 7 inch strip of double-sided tape onto the inside of one piece of cardstock strips.
Place the longest straw on the tape first, near the left edge. You’ll want one end of the straw hanging about 3/4 inch over the side. Place the shortest straw on the right hand side of the tape, with the same amount (about 3/4 inch) hanging over the edge. Next place the middle length straw right in the center. Place the remaining two straws onto the tape. All the ends of the straws should line up about 3/4 inch over one edge of the cardstock.
Place the double-sided tape onto the other black strip of cardstock and place it on top of your straws, lining it up with the first piece of cardstock. Press down firmly.
Number each straw 1-5 with a black Sharpie.
Activity:
Have children create a tune or songs. Write the numbers of each note onto the printable recording sheet. Give the song or tune a name. Share at story rug.
Credit: Buggy and Buddy. (n.d.) Homemade Pan Flutes for Kids with Free Printable Recording Sheet. Retrieved from https://buggyandbuddy.com/homemade-straw-pan-flutes/
How does that work?
Science: What’s the physics behind making sound from a straw in the pan flute?
As you blow across the straw, the air in the straw vibrates. So what you are actually hearing is the air inside of the straw, not the flute itself. You can change the pitch by changing the length of the straw. A long straw produces a low note. A short straw produces a high note.
Engineering: Kids have the opportunity to build and design their own instrument. They can see how the placement of the various lengths of the straws affects the ability to use the flute.
Art: The pan flutes can be decorated to express your child’s creativity! They also have the opportunity to write and record their own music.
Math: Kids will need to measure and compare lengths in order to create their straw pan flute.
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