Lesson 1 |
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Objective: The child should learn about the story of Feast of the Guardian Angels celebrated in Voodoo, its roots and history.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Feast of the Guardian Angels handout, markers, large paper Introduction: Begin by discussing the concept of guardian angels and their significance in different cultures. Introduce the Feast of the Guardian Angels celebrated in Voodoo. Development: Read the story of the Feast of the Guardian Angels together as a class. Discuss the roots and history of this celebration. Encourage students to ask questions and share their thoughts. Conclusion: Summarize the key points of the story and its significance in Voodoo culture. Encourage students to reflect on what they have learned. Assessment: Have students draw a picture depicting the Feast of the Guardian Angels and write a short paragraph about what they have learned. |
Lesson 2 |
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Objective: The child should explore the symbols and traditions of Feast of the Guardian Angels celebrated in Voodoo
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Symbols and Traditions of Voodoo handout, craft materials Introduction: Review key symbols and traditions in Voodoo. Introduce specific symbols related to the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Development: Have students create their own symbolic representation of the Feast of the Guardian Angels using craft materials. Encourage them to explain their choices. Conclusion: Display and discuss the students' creations. Connect the symbols to the traditions of the celebration. Assessment: Evaluate students based on their creativity in creating their symbolic representation and their ability to explain their choices. |
Lesson 3 |
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Objective: The child should connect Feast of the Guardian Angels celebrated in Voodoo to the child’s life.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Worksheet on Personal Guardians, pencils Introduction: Discuss the concept of personal guardians and their role in daily life. Relate this to the Feast of the Guardian Angels in Voodoo. Development: Have students complete a worksheet reflecting on their own personal guardians and how they can relate to the celebration in Voodoo. Conclusion: Share and discuss some of the responses from the worksheet. Encourage students to see the connections between their own lives and cultural celebrations. Assessment: Review the completed worksheets to assess students' ability to make connections between personal guardians and the Feast of the Guardian Angels. |
Lesson 4 |
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Objective: The child should explore the concepts of Feast of the Guardian Angels celebrated in Voodoo
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Concept Exploration Cards, whiteboard, markers Introduction: Introduce key concepts related to the Feast of the Guardian Angels in Voodoo using concept exploration cards. Development: Divide students into small groups and have them discuss and explain the concepts on the cards. Encourage them to come up with examples. Conclusion: Have each group present one concept to the class and facilitate a discussion on their understanding of the concepts. Assessment: Evaluate students based on their participation in group discussions and the depth of their understanding of the concepts presented. |