What can a drum teach us about the world? Across time and place, drums have been shaped by what people had, what they needed to say, and how they chose to gather. The cajon was created from shipping crates by Afro-Peruvian communities when traditional drums were banned. The djembe was carved to send signals between villages in West Africa. Steel pans were first made from oil barrels in Trinidad, turning limits into invention. Even the snare drum shows how engineering can shape sound. Rooted in music studies and cultural traditions, drumming invites learning through rhythm, form, and hands-on inquiry.
Messy science makes great memories. This season, take learning outside with hands-on projects that explore physics, chemistry, soil science, and more. Designed for self-directed
What do ancient myths say about the people who told them? From trickster tales to epic journeys, world mythology offers clues into language, beliefs,
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