The Maasai People of East Africa
The Maasai People are an indigenous group in East Africa. This class will cover their culture and customs, mythology, food, music, mode of dressing and how they live a nomadic life co-existing peacefully with wild animals.
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
The Maasai people are an indigenous ethnic group in East Africa. They have distinct traditions, customs and culture declared a heritage group in the region. This class will cover the following 1. Family Group and Clans 2. Languages spoken by Maasai People . 3. Life- birth, marriage, death 4. Mythology. 5. Food and Medicine 6. Their special drink. 7. The Maasai have the best Oral Healthcare. What kind of toothbrush do they use? 8. How they have co-existed peacefully with wild animals for millennium. We will watch videos and learn through slides. Meet the teacher wearing Maasai gear in class. She might even have the special drink. This class will be caught using Slides, Videos and some Guest teacher when available. This is a series of classes that covers Ethnic and Indigenous people of East Africa. This is a series of classes that covers Ethnic and Indigenous people of East Africa. Classes do not have to be taken in any particular order. These are different Ethnic Groups/ Umbrella Families. Other classes include:- ***The Gĩkũyũ People (Bantus) *** Rendille People (Cushitic) *** Luo People (Luopean/Lakeside Nilotes).
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the Maasai people and their close relative groups in East Africa.
~ Their way of life.
~ The food eaten
~ Customs and Culture.
~ And much more.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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