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Strand PHIL.IV Volunteering and Service
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Standard VS 03. Providing Service
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Benchmark MS.1 Provide a needed service.
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The groups wear their headdresses and perform a Junkanoo-like parade first internally and then to entertain a group that needs cheering or to teach about cooperation and respect for cultural expressions.
- participate in a Junkanoo-like parade and share knowledge of Junkanoo with others.
- reflect on learning and service.
- finished headdresses from Lesson Two
- noisemakers
- parade route (determined in advance)
Invite families to watch the parade or help make food for the event. Take pictures and write a story. Invite the press! This makes great publicity.
Anticipatory Set:
Participants put on their headdresses and look at the work of the other groups. Put on music and have them perform with their headdresses. There may be a competition between teams. Present a variety of awards: most colorful, most original, largest, team leader, supporter, encourager.
Conduct a parade, as elaborate or simple as you choose. Video the parade or take photographs of each group. Follow the recommendations under Experiential Component to share the learning with others.
Discuss how the headdresses and parade can be used to entertain or teach others a concept they learned. Plan a service project that addresses a need, such as entertaining seniors at a retirement home or teaching another group of youth about cultures and the traits and benefits of effective group work.
For an informal assessment, watch the video and discuss the entire experience. Discuss the class designs. How was art used to help create a celebratory atmosphere? How were different cultures represented in the unique designs?