Spoon Gong
A small spoon sounds like a huge bell.
Teaching & key ideas
What you do: Tie string to spoon, wrap ends around fingers, place fingers near ears, tap spoon.
What students see: A small spoon sounds like a huge bell.
Why it works: Vibrations travel efficiently through string directly to the ears.
Question to ask: Why does it sound louder through the string?
Lesson flow
Predict → demonstrate → observe → briefly explain → ask: Why does it sound louder through the string?