First Peoples' Drum
Visual Literacy Lesson Plan:
Step 1: Literal observation Brainstorming discussion of the picture above. Teacher to write students' ideas on chart paper, overhead or interactive whiteboard. Ask the following prompting questions:
Step 2: Interpretation/Task Bring your class outside and have them sit in a circle. Show the class a real handmade drum. Pass it around the class, allowing students to touch, smell and observe it. Ask students how they think the drum is made and what materials are used? Beat the drum to pace of your heart beat. Explain to students that the beat of the drum represents Mother Earth's heartbeat. Remind students that being connected to nature is very important to First Peoples' culture. Beat the drum faster than slower and have students dance to the rhythm. Step 3: Evaluation/Application Students can create their own packing tape drum, as seen in this video. It is important to follow-up with a discussion around the differences between their drum, and a traditional First People's drum. Peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast typically use wood (often Cedar) and animal hyde. View the second video and compare construction techniques. **If possible, invite a member of a local band to visit the class to explain the process. Click here for more lesson ideas and downloadable teaching kits for various grade levels
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