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Make your own music

Let’s make some music! Learn how to make your very own hand drum with simple materials

In this DIY activity, learn how to make your very own hand drum with very simple materials!

Things you will need:

Step 1:

Using a cutter and a pair of scissors, carefully cut the cylindrical container such that the cut piece is approximately 6 to 7 cm in height.

Step 2 (Optional):

Using colour paper, cover the cut piece to give it a vibrant look.

Step 3:

Poke a hole through the centre* of any side of the cylindrical cut piece. Insert a pencil in the hole, in such a way that it looks like this.

*It is very important that the hole be made in the centre of the cut piece because it will ensure proper rotation of the hand drum.

Step 4:

Poke two holes on the cut piece in such a way that an imaginary line joining the holes is perpendicular to the pencil. Refer to the image to understand where to poke the holes.

The holes must be poked through the centre of the cut piece like this.

Step 5:

Insert a ribbon through one hole, and knot the end that is on the inside of the cylinder. Repeat the same for the other hole.

Refer to the following image to understand how to knot the ribbons.

Step 6:

Slip a few beads on to one of the ribbons. When you stretch the ribbon across the open side of the cylinder, make sure that the beads can reach the centre. Knot the open end of the ribbon to ensure that the beads do not slip out.

Step 7:

Take a pair of scissors and cut off the neck of a balloon. Refer to the image to understand how to cut the balloon. Do the same for the second balloon.

Step 8:

Now, take the top part of the balloon and stretch it over the open side of the cylinder, such that it looks like this.

Step 9:

Now secure the balloons with tape.

Step 10:

Your hand drum is ready!

Now turn the pencil to make music with your new hand drum!

Try this out at home! Make sure to use the equipment, especially the cutter and scissors, in the presence of an adult.

People of the Past

Let’s learn a little bit about civilisations of the world with this interactive memory game

A civilisation is when a group of people live as a community for a period of time. Civilisations are the building blocks of current nations.

Here is a memory game featuring some of the many ancient civilisations the world has seen over many centuries. Can you quickly match the images? Don’t forget to read more about these ancient civilisations below!

Know more!

Greek civilisation: It is believed that the first Ancient Greek civilisations were formed nearly 4,000 years ago. Did you know that the Olympics was invented by the Ancient Greeks? They were held in honour of Zeus, King of the Gods, and were staged every four years at Olympia. The Ancient Greeks also invented the theatre. They loved watching plays, and most cities had a theatre.

Roman civilisation: Rome was founded in 753 BC by its first king, Romulus. It grew into a rich and powerful city during the next few hundred years. The Romans built a huge empire and conquered new lands, thanks to their strong army. The Roman army could march up to 40 km a day! One of the most famous buildings left by the Ancient Romans is the Colosseum – a huge amphitheatre in the centre of Rome. This is where members of the public would come to watch sporting events and games, including battles between Roman gladiators!

Mayan civilisation: The Mayans flourished from around 2600 BC. They settled in what is now modern-day Mexico. They came first before the Olmecs, the Incas and the Aztecs. No one really knows what caused the collapse of the Mayan civilisation.

Indus Valley civilisation: This civilisation belonged to the Bronze Age, dating from about 2500 BC to 1500 BC. It is one of the largest known ancient civilisations, spread across present day India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Egyptian civilisation: Ancient Egyptian civilisation existed from 3200 BC to about 500 BC. Ancient Egyptians kings were called Pharaohs and were buried in pyramids. The Egyptians saw animals as incarnations of the gods and were one of the first civilisations to keep household pets. Did you know that both Egyptian men and women wore make-up? They believed that make-up had magical healing powers.

Chinese civilisation: The Chinese civilisation is one of the longest lasting civilisations, existing from around 2000 BC. They were ruled by powerful families called dynasties. The first dynasty was Xia and the last one was Qing. The Great Wall of China was built in the Qin dynasty to protect China from its enemies and invaders from the North, especially the Mongols.

Time to move on to the next article!

A clean bill of health

Idioms are phrases that may not mean exactly what the words say. A piece of cake, for example, means something very easy. Here is a word search based on idioms related to health.

Ever heard of the idiom in the image below?

What it means is that one needs to eat properly to stay healthy.

Here is another one.

In this the fiddle actually refers to the violin, which has to be kept in good condition if it is to produce beautiful music. Similarly one needs to look after one’s body to stay fit and healthy.

Now here’s a word search based on health idioms. Find out what the idiom refers to and find that word in the grid.

Lights, Camera, Culture!

There are many movies around the world that showcase different cultures. Take this quiz to find out if you can identify them correctly.

There are many movies around the world that showcase different cultures. These movies give us an insight into the life and times of different groups of people.

Here is a quiz based on some of these movies! Can you identify them correctly?

Who am I?

Artists, scientists, inventors, sportspersons, writers… Find out how many of these personalities you can identify correctly

Can you identify these famous personalities based on the clues?

Images: Public Domain

Rhythm and Hues

Colour, rhythm, movement and music… Let’s learn a little bit about some interesting dance forms around the world

Watch this video to learn about some interesting dance forms around the world!

Click here to download interesting colouring sheets!

Important Landmarks

Whenever we travel, we come across significant landmarks that leave a strong imprint in our minds. Let’s look at a few famous ones

Over the last few centuries, there have been some amazing monuments constructed across various cities that have become part of their identity! Watch the video to visit a few of these…

How about backpacking across the world to identify some of these landmarks? Download the
activity sheet. Mention the names of the landmarks next to the flags of their respective countries!

A question of sport

Marathons have evolved since ancient Greece. How much do you know about some of these native sports from various parts of the world?

Here are a few sports from different parts of the world. Try to guess the answer from the clues and photos given!

Money Matters

Money has been around since the time people began to exchange things with each other! Identify these currencies correctly

How many countries have you travelled to? Have you noticed what the currency is in each of those countries?

Money has been around since the time people began to exchange things with each other! Can you match these currencies with their countries correctly?

Click here to get your own activity sheet!