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“Caribbean
Roots” Cultural
Education Program
After
School Residency
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Grades
1 - 12
Program
Description:
Take
a journey to the Caribbean Islands and learn about their rich
cultural heritage. Students will experience hands-on cultural
activities that include art, music, dance, history, geography,
customs, and traditions coming from Indigenous (Taino),
European and African cultures. The program highlights the
discovery of America by Europeans and the cultural connections
with Africa and the USA. This four (4) weeks program can also
be scheduled as a ONE TIME SESSION. (single
presentation)
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Students
Will:
Explore
the rich culture of the customs & traditions of the
Caribbean people (Indigenous, European, & African)
Read
about the Indigenous people (Taino)
Create
Afro-Caribbean masks and make maracas
Learn
history; the discovery of America, European colonization, and
African Cultural Influences
Learn
geography of the Caribbean Islands, learn the names of the
Islands, & draw maps
Learn about the different
Caribbean tropical foods and agriculture
Texas
State Education (TEKS):
Social Studies; Geography, History,
Art, Culture,Dance, & Reading
Program
Details:
Dates: September
1 - December 15 and February 1 - May 15
Times: Open
Duration:
1.5 hours for each session
School
Fee:$175
per session (a 4 sessions program - $700)
Attendance: 5
to 35
Bilingual
Presentation: Yes
(English & Spanish)
Technical
Needs: TV/VCR,
2 tables, overhead projector
Other
Info: Presentation
also includes an exhibition of Caribbean arts and crafts, music
instruments, ceramic dolls, carnival masks, and different type of
Caribbean food and fruits.
Scheduling/Booking:
Call: Dulce
Isalguez Parker at (972) 276-4972
Deadline: 2
weeks prior to class
Updated
12 mar 09
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Making~Connections, Inc. unless otherwise noted.
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