How to make ear gongs

woman holding two pieces of strong attached to a metal coat hanger to her ears
Home-made ear gongs © Science Museum

Our friends at the Science Museum have made up this activity that helps us to understand how sound travels.

Using just a few objects from around the house you can make an ear gong and experiment with lots of different sounds.

Download this step by step guide to show you how to make your own. There is some information for adults on the second page but you can skip straight to the making part and then read the explanations after.