Students will read standard notation of rhythms (quarter note, half note, eighth note, sixteenth notes, and rests). 
Students will vocalize, perform, or otherwise demonstrate rhythm reading through performing written and spoken rhythms.
Students will explore different sounds on the bucket.
Students will create their own rhythms using what we have learned in class.
Students will gain confidence in performing by themselves in front of other people.

Homework Offered
- One bucket/trashcan. (Preferably a one gallon bucket, but any bucket/trashcan will do)
- Two drum sticks. 

These can be actual drumsticks or wooden dowel rods from a craft store. You could even use the handles of wooden spoons or rulers. These "drum sticks" will preferably be about 1/2 in by 12 inches. 

You can find drumsticks on Amazon that will work well and usually cost around $7-9, or a local craft store should have some dowel rods that would work.
Assessments Offered
I assess learner progress primarily through the drum circle performance at the end of class as well as their playing of notated and spoken rhythms throughout the class. The questions I ask to assess if a student is learning in this class are:
Are they engaging with the music? (playing along, clapping, moving, singing, etc)
Are they reading, vocalizing, or otherwise demonstrating rhythms written? (Playing it, talking in that rhythm, clapping it, etc)
Are they demonstrating different sounds on the bucket? (exploring different areas of playing on the bucket, finding new ways to play the bucket, etc).
Grades Offered