Creative Expression - Celebrating Emancipation
90 minutes
Individual & Groups
Creative Arts
Students create songs, dances, dramas, or art pieces celebrating Emancipation Day and honoring the contributions of enslaved Africans to their own freedom.
Learning Objectives
- Express understanding of Emancipation Day through creative arts
- Honor the contributions of enslaved Africans to their freedom
- Develop creative expression and artistic skills
- Connect historical events to personal and cultural identity
- Present creative work to an audience with confidence
Creative Expression Options
Musical Expression
Songs, chants, or musical compositions celebrating freedom
Movement & Dance
Traditional or original dances expressing liberation
Dramatic Performance
Skits, monologues, or dramatic readings
Visual Arts
Paintings, sculptures, or mixed media artwork