Note: BSA is retiring this adventure on May 31, 2022.
Bear Cub Scouts learn about musical instruments from around the world while working on the A World of Sound adventure. They make a mbira, a sistrum, and a rain stick .
Bear Elective Adventure: A World of Sound
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Complete all of the following. Note: BSA is retiring this adventure on May 31, 2022.
1. Make an mbira
2. Make a sistrum.
3. Make a rain stick.
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