Countries in Africa

Ghanaian Akan Names

Play the Frog & the Fly Game

Yoruba Language
of Africa

Self Discipline through African Drumming
Residency Type: Short Term (4 classes), Long Term (12 classes)
Class Duration: 45-60 minutes
Age Range: Grades 3 to 12
Program Objective: Students will learn how sounds, tones, vibrations and rhythm of music is a form of communication. Students will learn about traditional African drums and other musical instruments, how to use them, and eventually play together as an orchestra.  Team work, discipline and respect for self and others is stressed in this character building program.  Students will also learn valuable lessons in verbal communications through traditional call and response practices which teaches the importance of listening and responding in an appropriate and respectful manner.

 African Dance
Residency Type: Short Term (4 classes), Long Term (12 classes)
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Age Range: Grades 3 to 12
Program Objective: The African dance program will give students a form of exercise, self-discipline, self-pride, self-respect and respect for others.  Team work, discipline and respect for self and others is stressed in this character building program.  Participants will learn and present traditional dances from Africa.  Students will also learn how dance movements and sequences were often drawn from observations of animals, the elements and the every day movements of people.  Most important participants will learn how dance is a form of communication and is expressed is many ways by people of all cultures.

 Languages of Africa
Duration: 60 minutes
Age Range: Grades 3 to 8
Program Objective: Students will learn and communicate with words and phrases from East Africa, West Africa and North Africa.  Language, History and Cultural lesson included in presentation are Akan, Yoruba, Swahili and Arabic.

Global Currency - Math and Economics Enhancement
Duration: 60 minutes
Age Range: Grades 3 to 8
Program Objective: This interactive learning experience gives students a hands-on understanding of economics while using their math skills calculating global currencies and exchange rates.  Students will have the opportunity to see real currency from different countries and learn about different customs and ways of communicating when doing business in various countries.  Students will also use play currency representing different countries as they create a global market place to buy and sell goods and services to each other.  

Words, Symbols, Signs and Body Language - Enhancing Communication
One Day Presentation or Two Day Residency (includes Adinkra Symbols and Cloths)
Class Duration: 45-60 minutes/class
Age Range: Grades 3 to 8
Program Objective: Students will learn how sounds, tones and vibrations bring meaning to words and song.  Students will also learn how sounds, tones and vibrations in language and speech expressions effect feelings and behavior. In short, it's not the words you say, it's how you say the words that brings meaning and influences people. 

This lesson will explore the use of ancient and  modern day symbols, signs and icons and how they are used as a form of communication to influence of thought and behavior.   Participants will interact with each other communicating only with printed symbols, signs and body language as they share their interpretations with each other.

Adinkra Symbols and Cloths - The Language of Cloths
Duration: 60 minutes
Age Range: Grades 3 to 8
Program Objective: Students will learn how clothes can communicate and influence thought and behavior.  Using Adinkra symbols, students will create their own t-shirts to communicate positive and constructive messages that represent good character or good purpose.  Click here for examples and definitions of Adinkra Symbols.