Familiar
Sounds:
We
can imitate a variety of sounds by using household objects.
This shows that there are a lot of different sounds out
there that may be something else entirely.
-
Rain:
make a chute of waxed paper and pour sugar slowly down
it from the top. Hold the paper at an angle so the sugar
runs down.
-
Wind:
lay three strips of wood side by side and pull a silk
or polyester cloth across them several times.
-
Thunder:
shake a flexible baking sheet or thick aluminum foil
from one corner.
-
Fire:
crumple a large piece of cellophane plastic wrap in
front of a microphone.
-
Train:
rub two sheets of sandpaper together and slowly pick
up speed.
-
Jet
Plane: turn a hairdryer on and cover and uncover the
exhaust at the back with a towel.
