Build an Outdoor Sound Garden | 20 STEM, Music & Design Technology Projects

Bring music, science, engineering and outdoor learning together with this comprehensive Outdoor Sound Garden Workbook from Make & Grow Workshop.

Designed for schools, Forest Schools, home educators, youth groups, Alternative Provision, and SEND/SEMH settings, this practical resource enables learners to design, build and investigate a wide range of outdoor musical instruments while developing practical construction, woodworking and STEM skills.

What’s Included

• 20 Outdoor Sound Garden build projects
• Bronze, Silver and Gold build levels for every project
• 20 full-colour A4 design variation sheets
• STEM investigation activities
• Materials Cost Calculator
• Local Materials Hunt
• Compare Materials investigation sheet
• ÌÇÐÄVlogt • Improve • Retest engineering worksheet
• Multiple differentiated review and evaluation sheets
• Editable generic risk assessment
• Over 90 pages of printable activities and resources

Projects Included

1. Log Drum
2. Stump Drum Circle
3. Bamboo Wind Chimes
4. Giant Musical Fence
5. Spoon Chimes
6. Hanging Bell Wall
7. Rain Stick
8. PVC Pipe Pan Flute
9. Outdoor Xylophone
10. Bottle Xylophone
11. Bucket Drums
12. Tyre Drum Kit
13. Junk Orchestra
14. Wind Harp
15. Nature Wind Spinner
16. Whisper Tubes
17. Echo Wall
18. Seed Pod Shakers
19. Stone Chimes
20. Nature Horn

Learning Opportunities

Learners investigate and develop an understanding of:

• Sound and vibration
• Pitch and volume
• Engineering and design
• STEM investigations
• Sustainability and recycling
• Measuring and accuracy
• Woodworking skills
• Problem solving
• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Planning, testing and improving designs
• Confidence through practical learning

A Message from Sean

Thank you for choosing a Make & Grow Workshop resource.

I believe learners learn best when they are actively building, exploring and solving real-world problems. Every project is designed to develop practical skills, confidence, creativity and resilience through meaningful hands-on learning that can be adapted for a wide range of ages and abilities.

I hope you and your learners enjoy creating your own Outdoor Sound Garden and that it inspires many hours of investigation, creativity and musical exploration.

Sean Kane
Founder – Make & Grow Workshop

Discover More

Visit the Make & Grow Workshop website to discover even more practical learning resources, including:

• Free downloadable build projects
• STEM challenge workbooks
• Woodworking projects
• Wildlife and conservation activities
• Outdoor learning resources
• Design and Technology projects
• Seasonal activities
• Practical construction projects
• Forest School resources
• SEND and Alternative Provision activities

New resources are added regularly, giving you fresh ideas and exciting projects to keep learners building, creating and exploring throughout the year.