Global Connections Exhibitions
Latin America:
A Cultural Tapestry
A Collaborative Creative Arts & Humanities Curriculum
Each year, through an interdisciplinary, integrated curriculum, the Middle School explores a different part of the world. In this year’s journey, students “traveled” to Latin America to discover the richness of its cultural mix. The tantalizing ingredients of Latin America, including the influences of the ancient Indigenous people, mixed with the European explorers from Span and Portugal, and blended with the Africans, brought over as slaves, combine to create a complex and richly hued tapestry.
The sixth grade presented Latin American folktales The Sleeping Mountain and A Gift for Patachuti Inca, accompanied by drumming and percussion. In music class, students learned about Latin American rhythm, harmony, and melody. Students also practiced Brazilian drumming and in art class, they created their own symbols to represent themselves. The class drew inspiration from Huipiles, brightly colored hand-made textiles. The individual symbols were arranged together to form a brightly colored work that depicts the personalities of the entire grade.
The seventh grade performed a variety of traditional Latin American dances—such as salsa, merengue, and bachata. In preparing for the big day, students learned about dance and music theory during their creative arts periods. They also learned about animal symbolism and created works of art depicting their unique animal spirit guides, influenced by traditional Latin American art.
The sixth grade presented Latin American folktales The Sleeping Mountain and A Gift for Patachuti Inca, accompanied by drumming and percussion. In music class, students learned about Latin American rhythm, harmony, and melody. Students also practiced Brazilian drumming and in art class, they created their own symbols to represent themselves. The class drew inspiration from Huipiles, brightly colored hand-made textiles. The individual symbols were arranged together to form a brightly colored work that depicts the personalities of the entire grade.
The seventh grade performed a variety of traditional Latin American dances—such as salsa, merengue, and bachata. In preparing for the big day, students learned about dance and music theory during their creative arts periods. They also learned about animal symbolism and created works of art depicting their unique animal spirit guides, influenced by traditional Latin American art.
The eighth grade delivered monologues about everyday life in Latin America. Many dealt with difficult childhood memories and challenges. Students began the year by studying the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead. To further their appreciation, they drew colorful skulls in soft pastel.
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617-566-7462
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