5th Grade Maasai Woman Project

5th graders continued their unit of the Maasai with an additional art project that focused on the women of the Maasai tribe.  Students studied the beaded jewelry that the Maasai women wear and the patterns and colors of the Maasai tribe. 

Students learned about the roles the women have in the patriarchal Maasai tribe. 

We are anxiously awaiting our visit from Sabore Ole Oyie, a Maasai warrior and tribal elder in January.  More on this to come. 

Students are also working with Mrs. Behrens and reading "A Long Walk to Water" which ties into the life of the Maasai and the importance of having accessible water (a cause that is near and dear to Sabore and one that he has worked tirelessly for with his organization:  http://saboreswell.org/).  A much longer post will follow soon to give more information on Sabore and his organization and his future visit with the students.