Global Journey "Children of Light" Programs
Journey to the Sea Islands
Explore the African-American culture of the Gullah Geechee people through custom textbook content and STEAM activities to include: storytelling, music, arts, science and crafts. The facilitator shares stories of growing up in a Gullah family. Optional: Children can plant one of the crops harvested by Gullah people.
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"It's about those ancestors and elders who stayed strong to survive for their families, for me and for you." Sya
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For Gullah Authentic Sweetgrass Products:
Contact: Corey Alston
Charleston City Market
@Corey_Alston_Sweetgrass
Journey to Nubia & Kemet
Journey back in time to learn about the culture of ancient African civilizations. Through custom textbook content and STEAM activities to include: science, research, storytelling, creative arts, and crafts, students will get acquainted with early creators of civilization and their impact on the world today.
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"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." M.Garvey
PROGRAM PRIMARY BOOK RESOURCES
Caribbean Connections
Explore the story of Jamaican born Bob Marley and Reggae music. Music was his platform for social consciousness and community — storytelling, music participation, and movement.
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"In this great future, you can’t forget your past.” B.Marley
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Global Journey Scholars HA:
1. Write about his journey and message
2. Sing the song that had the most
important message to you and record it.
3. Draw or paint his life journey or an image
of his life that shows an important
message that he shared with the world
through his music.
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