Acoustic Experiments & Projects

Acoustic Experiments and Projects

Looking for a science fair project or a fun experiment about acoustics? Try out some of these and experiment with acoustics!

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Shoebox Speaker

Learn how a loudspeaker works by making one.

Cup & String Instruments

Learn about sympathetic vibration in string instruments by making your own.

Wine Glass Music

Learn about resonance and make music with wine glasses and water.

Identification Task

Learn how useful echolocation is for dolphins by trying to identify objects with sight in this activity.

Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

Are you already working on your own acoustics themed project? Consider entering your project for The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), a program of Society for Science & the Public (the Society). It is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition.

The Acoustical Society of America is a Special Award Organization for the Regeneron ISEF. We support and encourage achievements by young people in acoustics with prize packages.

First Award of $1,500, plus students School will be awarded $200, and Mentor awarded $500.
Second Award of $1000, plus students School will be awarded $100 and Mentor awarded $250.
Third Award of $600.00, plus students Mentor will be awarded $150.

Learn more about Regeneron ISEF here: https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef

See Previous Winners