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Thunder Tube

The possibilities are endless for creating scary or unusual sounds.

  • Thunder Tube
    Item #: WTHT-050

    $14.99 In Stock

Usually ships out the next day.

Recommend for 4 to 5 years with adult supervision.

Make a thundering noise with this tube full of simulated storms, alien communications, or even a lion in the forest.

The possibilities are endless for creating scary or unusual sounds. Just use your wrist to make the spring dance and sound fills the air. Great for sound science demonstrations, or science experiments in class or at home.

What's included?

  • One Thunder Tube
    • 7" long
    • 2" diameter

How does it work?

Grasp the Thunder Tube in the middle with one hand and let the spring hang down. Make the spring dance by shaking your wrist and the air comes to life with sound! The tube works like a drum played by the spring “ sound waves are created in a column and resonate back and forth against the sides of the tube.

Okay

Lin Mohler    -  November 2, 2011

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This user gave 4/5 stars


Kids were unable to tell what type of noise this was supposed to represent.

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Rhonda    -  October 9, 2011

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This user gave 4/5 stars


Sounds just like thunder. Kids all wanted to try it.

Thunder Tube

Harmony Denver, CO   -  August 3, 2009

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This user gave 5/5 stars


It made me want to chant! Great way to introduce students to the science of sound.