Make a Drum _Spring Project 2010

• You will build a drum based on your research and lessons in class.

• The construction will take place mostly outside the classroom.

• The drum materials can be: cardboard, wood, metal, string, etc.

• Your drum is due in class 4.29.10….however, please notice the 5 steps
for the assignments that are due before the actual drum is turned in.

• Samples of projects by students from previous years

• Suggested Drum Size: (dimensions)
   length: between 8 & 18 inches only
   width: between 8 &18 inches only
   depth: between 8 & 18 inches only

PROJECT CALENDAR (When and what is due)

Please note: STEPS 1-4 need to be in your D.N.B. (Drum Notebook)

Step 1-10pts.   4.12.10   - Rough sketches of designs and drum shape
Step 2-10pts. 4.15.10    - Describe 10 steps you will take to build your drum
Step 3-10pts.  4.19.10   - List at least 10 materials you will need to build your drum
Step 4-20pts   4.26.10   - a written Script for your 2 minute presentation describing your
                                      creative process
Step 5-100pts 4.29.10   - Your completed Drum project and presentation due!

Extra Credit?
Write an research paper about how drums are used in either an Asian or African or Central American or Native American culture.
PLEASE INCLUDE:
- Research notes 1-2 pages about how a culture or cultures use drums
- 5 Facts about the culture you chose. (HINT: Think of ‘who, what, when, why, where, how” questions & answers)

- A glossary with at least 5 new vocabulary words and their definitions that have to do with
your research project

- a written Script for your 2 minute presentation about your research topic

- Bibliography with at least 3 sources that gives evidence of your research.
(Bibliography instructions: go to http://www.forfar.net/ISLC/englishbiblio.htm

- All of the above due 4.29.10

If you have any questions, PLEASE ASK!