- These thin plastic strips really talk!
- Just rub your thumb down the strip to hear “Science is Fun!”
- Great for teaching about the science of sound
- Can be used again and again
SKU: WTST-300 (Classroom Kit Pack of 24 with Cups)
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Product Description
You won’t believe your ears! These thin plastic strips really talk! Just run your thumb lightly down their length to hear the message – “Science is Fun!” They’re great for teaching kids about the science of sound and how sound recording works. In fact, it’s a little like playing a vinyl record, using your thumb as the record needle. Talking Strips are guaranteed to make a loud and clear impression on your friends and students! Attach one end of the strip to a paper or plastic cup with some tape and you’re ready to hear the message. If you teach sound in your curriculum, this is a great classroom activity that will get your students talking and thinking about the science of sound. Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
What’s Included?
Classroom Kit
- 24 Talking Strips
- 24 Plastic Cups
- Activity Guide
How Does It Work?
Talking strips contain recorded messages on plastic, just like a phonographic record. To play the message your thumb becomes the record needle. Talking strips can be used to teach students about sound waves and how hearing occurs. They’re also a great way to introduce the history of sound recording technology.
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Mad Science Lady –
I used them in conjunction with Bible School. The kids were amazed. The only problem we had was keeping the straws attached to the cups. The tape was not strong enough.
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Kendra Hornbostel –
They do make sounds that are almost word-like. It is very difficult to make out the words; after 10 or 15 tries, some guessed the tape said, Sound is fun. It’s a cool mechanism but don’t expect clear words.
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Heather Fowler –
I found the talking strips difficult to use and not very clear. I could somewhat make out the words, but I think it was only because I knew what words they were suppose to say. Would definitely be difficult for younger children to use properly.
Heather-
We're sorry to hear that your experience with the Talking Strips was lackluster. Our customer service team will be contacting you shortly to see if there is something we can do to rectify the situation.
-Steve Spangler Science Web Team
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