How to Make a Thunder Tube

* 1 empty paper towel tube

* 1 piece of aluminum foil, at least 12 inches long

* 1 rubber band

* Some dry rice or beans

* A pair of scissors

* A tape measure or ruler

Instructions:

1. Cut the aluminum foil into a piece that is about 12 inches long and 6 inches wide.

2. Fold the aluminum foil in half lengthwise.

3. Place the rubber band around the middle of the folded foil.

4. Place the dry rice or beans inside the aluminum foil tube.

5. Close the open end of the aluminum foil tube by twisting it closed.

6. Insert the aluminum foil tube into the paper towel tube.

7. Close the open end of the paper towel tube by twisting it closed.

8. Hold the thunder tube in one hand and swing it back and forth in a horizontal motion.

How It Works:

As the thunder tube is swung back and forth, the dry rice or beans inside the aluminum foil tube will move back and forth, causing the aluminum foil to vibrate and produce a thunder-like sound.