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Hi Lisa,

See Alexander Goldowsky's (Ecotarium) write up of a lateral line  
activity involving a vibrator in the Cheapbook 2, by Paul Orselli.

http://www.astc.org/pubs/browse_publications.htm#exhibits



Best,

Fred




On Feb 12, 2007, at 1:11 PM, Lisa Jo Rudy wrote:

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> I'm putting together a simple "try-it" for 9-12 year olds to model how
> "lateral lines" (sensory organs on sharks, trout and other water  
> critters) sense
> vibrations.  I was thinking about the usual activities (sugar  
> dancing on a
> drum surface when vibrations from a loud noise hits it; plucking a  
> slinky,
> etc.).  But maybe someone out there has a better idea?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lisa
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