2025 Spring Adventure:
South Africa
Discover the beauty of South Africa, the land, water, animals, and history that makes this country unique. Become a historian and examine the culture and people through engaging materials and discussions.
Engage their
growing curiosity
Our 2025 spring adventure students will travel to South Africa and find a historical past - of struggle and the perseverance for change. How did the Dutch influence modern South Africa? And how did Nelson Mandela embody unity? Why do the animals of South Africa symbolize a national heritage? By exploring different periods of time, students can develop historian critical thinking skills - to unlock the clues within the past and present culture which can provide a compass for future unity and prosperity. Students will develop not only their historian skills, but also use their lens of history when engaging with lively presentations and hands-on artwork. Our last class will be a fun portfolio presentation, and a little Salad bowl game with parents.
Learning and Skills Content
With each topic, we will utilize books, picture cards, group discussions, art work, clay modeling, writing featuring contrasting and comparing along with honing art analysis and theory. Each week we will sample food from each period of time.
No Supplies Needed
We will provide tools for writing, coloring, gluing, clay, and mixed materials for artwork. A snack featuring the time period of art will be provided.
When and Where
Thursdays: January - February, from 3:30 - 5:30 at Westbrook Elementary Bethesda Md.
Additional dates can be added, flexible locations, and tailored auxiliary programs for schools.