Watch the video above for a demonstration of how to make your own rainstick.
Make your own rainstick! This accessible activity provides step by step instructions for students to make their own instrument - a rainstick - which they can then use to create their own original music and soundtracks.
Encourage students to use recycled materials where possible. Rice is just one suggestion - sand, small beads or other small beans etc can also be used for the inside. Paper and images can be cut from old magazines, newspapers or packaging and repurposed for decorating the rainstick. A great rainy day activity (so to speak!).
Stay tuned for Part 2 - creating music with your rainstick.
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Explore the characteristics and properties of materials and components that are used to produce designed solutions ACTDEK004
Use materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques to safely make designed solutions ACTDEP007
Sequence steps for making designed solutions and working collaboratively ACTDEP009
Use personal preferences to evaluate the success of design ideas, processes and solutions including their care for environment ACTDEP008
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Critique needs or opportunities for designing and explore and test a variety of materials, components, tools and equipment and the techniques needed to produce designed solutions ACTDEP014
Select and use materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and use safe work practices to make designed solutions ACTDEP016
Evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions based on criteria for success developed with guidance and including care for the environment ACTDEP017
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Select appropriate materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and apply safe procedures to make designed solutions ACTDEP026
Negotiate criteria for success that include sustainability to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions ACTDEP027
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Select and justify choices of materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques to effectively and safely make designed solutions ACTDEP037
Independently develop criteria for success to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions and their sustainability ACTDEP038
Music - use your homemade rainstick to create original compositions and soundscapes on the theme of water.
Media Arts - use different materials and technology to explore the design and sound of your rainstick. Record and share with others the design and make process via technology.
Science - investigate the science of sound. Engage in science inquiry skills to investigate and observe the best combination of materials and techniques for a great-sounding rainstick.
Visual Arts - create collage and themed designs for your rainsticks. Create further visual and or media artworks on the theme of rain and water.
This is an example of the teaching resources you will receive when booking Musica Viva In Schools program, Rhythm Works.
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