Countries in Africa

Ghanaian Akan Names

Yoruba Language
of Africa

Art and Science of African Drumming
Residency Type: Short Term (4 classes), Long Term (12 classes)
Duration: 45-60 minutes per session
Grades: 5 to 12
Program Objective: Students will learn how sounds, tones, vibrations and rhythms are a form of stimulation and 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.

 African Drum & Dance
Format: Residency:
Short Term (4 day/classes), Mid Term (one day a week, 6-12 weeks) Long Term (School Year)
Duration: 30-60 minutes per class/session (determined by scheduling and class size)
Age Range: Grades 3  to 12
Program Objective: The African drum & dance program will give students a form of exercise, self-discipline, self-pride, self-respect and respect for others.  Team work is stressed in this character building program.  Students will learn traditional drum rhythms and   dances from Africa and how rhythm and dance movements are often drawn from observation of animals, the elements and the every day movements of people.  Most important participants will learn how music and dance is a form of communication and is expressed in many ways by people of all ethnic groups and 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.
NOTE: African Language is part of the after-school and residency program curriculum.

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.  NOTE: Global Currency is part of the after-school and residency program curriculum.

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 affect 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.  NOTE: African Adinkra Symbols and Cloths is part of the after-school and residency program curriculum. Click here for examples and definitions of Adinkra Symbols.