Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Large Coffee Can Bongo activity also includes:
- Graphic & Image
- Student Reference
- Join to access all included materials
Want to make some music but you don't have the instruments? Get a start on your percussion section with a creative bongo drum project! Young musicians use a coffee can, packing tape, and colorful paper to create the perfect percussive instrument.
33 Views
24 Downloads
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Use during a unit on Latin American music
- Have class members choose their colors based on their countries of origin, school colors, or favorite teams
Classroom Considerations
- The last step requires a hot glue gun; be sure to provide adult supervision and/or assistance
- Help younger learners to apply the packing tape
- Requires art supplies listed on the first page, which include a large coffee can and fishing line
Pros
- A fun way to integrate Latin American music into the curriculum
- Step-by-step instructions provide explanatory pictures
Cons
- None