Sapelo Island – Basket Weaving
Sapelo Island is a barrier island. This land mass is a member of a chain of islands that extends from South Carolina to Northern Florida. Sapelo is accessible by ferry in Darien, GA. Sapelo plays a significant role in the history of enslaved people and their descendants, the Gullah-Geechee people. Basket weaving is one of the long-held traditions of Gullah-Geechee descendants. In this video, viewers can see the talent of basket weaving and its ties to West African traditions.
Critical Reflection Questions & Activities
Pre Video Questions |
Nobis Big Ideas |
| What skill sets or talents do you have? Are they related to a tradition or culture? | Relationships Global Citizenship |
| How do you share your skill sets or talents? | Relationships Cultural Responsiveness |
| Identify systems where individuals or groups share their talents or skill sets? Label them if they are part of a culture or historical significance to a group of people. | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship |
| Is there economic worth to Cultural traditions? List some. | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship |
Post Video Questions |
Nobis Big Ideas |
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What do you imagine…
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History Relationships Cultural Responsiveness |
| What does this remind you of? | History Global Citizenship |
| How does this narrative shift the story about enslaved people? | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship |
| What policies reinforce this situation? Who created those policies? What are the opportunities or barriers to changing them? | History Power Global Citizenship |
| What historical events or relationships contribute to this narrative? | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship |
| Is there reciprocity within relationships? And what is our shared fate and social responsibility in the relationships/communities in which we are civically engaging? | History Power Relationships |
| What cultural aspects are on display or reinforced in this video? | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship Cultural Responsiveness |
| How can you be empowered or empower others to discover the historical skill sets and traditions in your community? How can you have honest and courageous conversations with community members? | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship Cultural Responsiveness |
| How is basket weaving an example of sustainability and utilizing local resources? | History Power Relationships Global Citizenship |
| What is the connection of basket weaving to West Africa? | Power History Global Citizenship Cultural Responsiveness |
| A small basket can cost up to $100. What makes this artisan works so valuable? | Power Cultural Responsiveness |
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