Imagine THAT!
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 09/14/2019
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Make some noise and make it rain!
Come and make Rain sticks to honor the music theme of Smithsonian Free Museum Day on September 21st! Want to help recycle? Bring your own Paper Towel Roll!
How much do you know about history? Many ancient civilizations have beliefs that involve weather, specifically rain. Can you name the Mayan God of Rain?
Answer: Chaac. According to NASA, “In times of great drought and famine, they created elaborate banquets for Chaac in an effort to persuade him to bring more rain.” (https://climatekids.nasa.gov/rainstick/)
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Want to learn more about Rain sticks?
Visit https://climatekids.nasa.gov/rainstick/ for information from NASA!
Want to learn how to make a Rain stick from long ago?
Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieOVdtxCdZE to see how to make an Australian Aboriginal Rain stick!
Sunshine Standards:
- F.1, VA. F.2, VA. S.2
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