DISCOVERING aFRICA IN THE Classroom
Discovering Africa in the Classroom program provides a comprehensive approach to integrating African culture, history, and literature through Folktales into Civics and Social studies lessons.
Teachers can use a variety of African folktales to capture students’ attention and promote cultural awareness, empathy, and a broader understanding of global citizenship. The stories can be used to teach themes such as leadership, justice, human rights, community, and conflict resolution. By analyzing these tales, students can compare cultural norms and expectations, fostering a broader perspective on global citizenship.
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Discovering Africa Through Food
Welcome to the taste of Kenya
Kenyan cuisine is a delightful tapestry of flavors, blending influences from diverse people and cultures. From hearty maize-based dishes like “ugali” paired with savory stews to succulent grilled meats known as nyama choma, the culinary landscape is a vibrant celebration of taste. Fresh tropical fruits add sweetness, while aromatic spices like curry, cumin, and cilantro elevate every dish. With its rich agricultural bounty and culinary heritage, Kenyan cuisine is an irresistible journey for the senses.
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These dishes offer a delightful taste of Kenya’s culinary diversity, blending African, Asian, and Arabic influences. Participants in our cooking workshops have the opportunity to savor the flavors of Kenya while learning to prepare these delicious dishes themselves.
Mukimo
Mukimo is a tasty staple food among the Gikuyu people and is cooked by mashing green peas, potatoes, maize, and pumpkin leaves or spinach leaves all together. It is usually accompanied with beef curry or beans
Millet porridge
This is fermented millet porridge. It is delicious . Usually served in a calabash.
Chapati
These are soft and layered flat breads that are eaten in many East African homes. It is very light and is eaten with tea, beef stew, beans, lentils or vegetables.
Samosa
Samosas are triangular-shaped pastries that are deep-fried and usually filled with minced meat. The fillings can also be potatoes or lentils. This dish is very flavourful, and it’s a perfect evening snack to have with wine.
Mushenye
Sweet potato mashed with brown beans in a clay pot. A delicacy among the Abaluhya community.
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