What Individuals Have Made Influential Contributions To This Culture?
Day 1
Demonstration:
Mayans
Interesting Facts about the Mayan People
Mayan Beliefs
Exploration:
Illustrate a Mayan creation tale and discuss with peers.
Day 2
Demonstration:
Mayan Places: Chichen Itza
Exploration:
Students create models or illustrations of Chichen Itza. They can also brainstrom words that describe it and post them around a poster-sized picture of the famous landmark.
Day 3
Demonstration:
Carlos Santana: Musician and Philanthropist
Students listen to instrumental music by Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana's Milagro Foundation for underpriveledged children
Exploration:
Students discuss what charitable oragnizations are and why they are necessary.
Students create an original dance to a selection of Carlos Santana's music
Day 4
Demonstration:
Lucha Reyes: Famous Mariachi Singer
Discussion of persistence and "beating the odds". Lucha Reyes came from extreme poverty and became a famous singer through hard work and persistence.
Mariachi Music
Exploration:
A visiting mexican musician could play for the chidlren and discuss his music.
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