.“Caribbean
Roots” Cultural
Education Program
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Grades
2nd & 3rd – Talented and Gifted, Special
Ed., Bilingual
Program
Description:
Take
a cultural journey to the Caribbean Islands and experience
hands-on activities that include Art, Mask Making, History,
Geography, Storytelling, and Dancing. Learn about their rich
cultural diversity and heritages coming from Indigenous
(Taino), European and African cultures. The presentation
highlights the discovery of America, customs & traditions,
and the African cultural influences that exist today.
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Students
Will:
Learn
about the History of the Discovery of America
Paint
Afro-Caribbean Masks
Learn
Caribbean dances (Salsa & Merengue)
Learn
about the different tropical foods of the Caribbean Islands
Read
stories about the Indigenous people of the islands (Tainos) and
Africans
Texas
State Education (TEKS): Social Studies; Geography, History, Art,
Culture,Dance, & Reading
Program
Details:
Dates: September
1 - December 15 and January 15 - May 15
Times: 8
am - 6 pm during school or after
Duration:
1.5 hours for each session
School
Fee:$185
each -1.5
hours sessions ($370
for 2 sessions)
Attendance: 5
to 35
Bilingual
Presentation: Yes
(English & Spanish)
Technical
Needs: TV/DVD
Over Head projector, 2 tables
Other
Info: Teacher
or parent volunteer needs to be in the classroom.
Scheduling/Booking:
Call: Dulce
Isalguez Parker at (972) 276-4972
Deadline: 2
weeks prior to class
All
materials are © 2003-2013 Making~Connections, Inc. unless
otherwise noted.
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