Confirmed Event Dates:
THE LAST WORLD CULTURES DAY OF THE YEAR!
Friday, May 30, 2008
[S5] World Cultures Day at Northeast Middle School in Northeast Minneapolis
Speaker(s) from: All nationalities
Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kindergarten - 5th grades (5-12 yrs)
Presentations per speaker: 3-5; Speakers needed: 20
MIC is hosting its first World Cultures Day at Northeast Middle School in Northeast Minneapolis. Join us for this wonderful intercultural event together with teachers, neighborhood residents and parents. This is the last World Cultures Day of the current academic year.
A World Cultures Day (WCD) is a school-wide and interactive event that brings the world directly to children, providing both teachers and students an opportunity to meet in person and learn from natives of different countries. During the typical WCD you share your culture with three different classes of students. You will receive a stipend, free transportation, and lunch.
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Wednesday, May 7 and May 8
[S12] Creek Valley Elementary & [S12B] Highlands Elementary
Speaker(s) from: Latin America
Time: 1:45 - 3:45 p.m.
4th grade Spanish students
Presentations per speaker: 4; Speakers needed: 2
Creek Valley Elementary hosted its first World Cultures Day only this past year. The teachers were so impressed with the impact of international speakers on the knowledge and spirit of the students that they'd like to offer a deeper cultural experience of Latin American cultures to the 4th grade Spanish students. In addition to general cultural topic areas, the teachers would like you to focus on the following:
- Typical food – students know how to say “Yo como” as well as some basic food vocabulary
- Traditional and modern clothing – students want to know how to say “Yo llevo” as well as learn some basic clothing vocabulary, popular activities/sports/hobbies – students want to know how to say “Me gusta” as well as learn some basic action verbs.
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May 12 or 13, 2008
[S16] Hayes Elementary School
Speaker(s) from: South America, Europe, Asia
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Kindergarten students
Presentations per speaker: 1; Speakers needed: 1
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May 12 or 13, 2008
[S17] Hayes Elementary School
Speaker(s) from: Africa and South America
Time: 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Kindergarten students
Presentations per speaker: 1; Speakers needed: 1
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May 12 or 13, 2008
[S18] Hayes Elementary School
Speaker(s) from: Africa and South America
Time: 2:20-3:00 p.m.
Kindergarten students
Presentations per speaker: 1; Speakers needed: 1
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Between May 12 - May 15 or May 19 and May 22
[S14] Lincoln Elementary School
Speaker(s) from: Africa and/or Europe
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
2nd graders
Presentations per speaker: 2; Speakers needed: 1
Students at Lincoln Elementary are learning about the different traditions and customs around the world. They would like to hear from you about your traditions, customs, and how your families celebrate birthdays, weddings, etc.
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Monday, May 19
[S15] Lincoln Elementary School
Speaker(s) from: Africa, India or Sri Lanka, Russia and Middle East
Time: 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Kindergarteners
Presentations per speaker: 2; Speakers needed: 1
Kindergarten students at Lincoln Elementary come from many different parts of the world. They are working hard to learn from each other, and they also want to hear from you about your language, traditions, customs, and how you manage to integrate all the above while living in a different country. The teacher is hoping to show the students a way to accepting the differences among themselves and understanding other cultures.
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May 12 or 19, 2008
[S19] Oreno School District
Speaker(s) from: China
Time: To be Determined
Various group ages (elementary)
Presentations per speaker: 1; Speakers needed: 1
A group of students from a variety of locations in the Oreno School District would like to hear from you about Chinese language, alphabet, presentation, and attire.
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Between May 12 and May 16 or May 19 and May 22
[S20] Sunrise Park Middle School
Speaker(s) from: China
Time: 8:50-11:30 a.m.
8th graders
Presentations per speaker: 3; Speakers needed: 1
Students at Sunrise Park Middle School are eager to learn from you about Chinese language, alphabet, presentation, and attire.
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May 20
[S21] NorthWest Surburban Integration District
Speaker(s) from: Saudi Arabia
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Teachers
Presentations per speaker: 1; Speakers needed: 1
The teachers and administrators from schools across the NorthWest Suburban Integration District will hear a presentation about Saudi Arabia to gain insight into its culture, traditions, and customs.
