It's an Emergency!

Learn about the use of sound in emergency situations and create your own personalized emergency whistle!

Overview

In this activity, students will learn about the use of sound in emergency situations and create their own personalized emergency whistle!


Duration: Up to 2 40-minute sessions

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Group or Individual: Groups


Learning Goals

By the end of the course students will:

  • Understand and explain how sound travels and use relevant vocabulary such as amplify, sound wave, decibel, and wave length.
  • Understand and describe how to respond to emergency situations safely
  • Transform an abstract design into a 3D printed object that works
  • Connect science and social studies by exploring the use of sound in emergency situations


Materials

  • blank paper
  • pens/pencils
  • 3D Printer filament for printing (and scheduled time on the printer)
  • 3D printer such as the Cubicon Single+
  • slicing software such as Cubicreator or Simplify3D
  • licensed CAD software such as Fusion 360, Inventor, TinkerCAD or SolidWorks
  • computer and mouse for each student


Prerequisite Skills

  • Familiarity with TinkerCAD or other 3D printing software

NOTE: This course is recommended for students 12 years of age and older.


Your Instructor


Eden Hennessey
Eden Hennessey

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

This course is closed for enrollment.