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2018 WSI Winter Institute (Tupelo) has ended

Welcome to the WSI Winter Institute on February 1-3, 2018 in Tupelo!

Thursday, February 1:  Hilton Garden Inn (early bird registration & evening reception)

Friday, February 2:  Belden Center (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Saturday, February 3:  Saltillo Elementary (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

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Friday, February 2 • 10:15am - 11:15am
Speaking Without Words

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This training teaches the use of secret code along the Underground Railroad. Teachers will be given the resources to teach children about quilt codes, African spiritual songs, and there use on Underground Railroad, a secret travel path to escape slavery. These concepts will be taught through movement and music. Teachers will also be taught how to demonstrate their understanding through movement and will receive follow-up resources and activities.

Click here for song lyrics and codes:  http://bento.cdn.pbs.org/hostedbento-prod/filer_public/Underground%20Railroad%20William%20Still/Classroom/Lesson_HiddenMessages.pdf

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Shanina Carmichael

Teaching Artist, Artist
Shanina Carmichael is a teaching and performing artist specializing in the songs, rhythms and dances of West Africa, afro-modern dance and modern dance. Carmichael fuses dance instruction with cultural exploration and history while making connections to the African-American experience... Read More →

Speaking Without Words Quilt Code Carmichael Shanina pdf
Friday February 2, 2018 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Belden - Room 502
  Dance/Movement, 4th – 5th grade teachers

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