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The Wonders of Sound Waves

Presented by the National Capital Radio & Television Museum
2024-11-12 18:00:00 2024-11-12 19:30:00 America/New_York The Wonders of Sound Waves Enjoy an exciting adventure into the world of sound! In this program, kids in grades 3-5 are invited to explore how communication has evolved from letters and newspapers to phones and radios. Kids will witness fun demonstrations, observe sound waves in action, and discover how they impact everything around us. Plus, they’ll get to make their own cup-and-string telephones to see how sound travels! South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)

Tuesday, November 12
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-12 18:00:00 2024-11-12 19:30:00 America/New_York The Wonders of Sound Waves Enjoy an exciting adventure into the world of sound! In this program, kids in grades 3-5 are invited to explore how communication has evolved from letters and newspapers to phones and radios. Kids will witness fun demonstrations, observe sound waves in action, and discover how they impact everything around us. Plus, they’ll get to make their own cup-and-string telephones to see how sound travels! South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)

South Bowie

Large Meeting Room (213)

Enjoy an exciting adventure into the world of sound! In this program, kids in grades 3-5 are invited to explore how communication has evolved from letters and newspapers to phones and radios. Kids will witness fun demonstrations, observe sound waves in action, and discover how they impact everything around us. Plus, they’ll get to make their own cup-and-string telephones to see how sound travels!

This program is limited to 15 children and their families on a first-come, first-served basis.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (5-12 yrs) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Maryland STEM Festival | Computers and Technology |

TAGS: | STEM | MD STEM Festival | MD STEM Fest | Maryland STEM Festival | Maryland STEM Fest |

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