Anderson Students Learn About Hispanic Heritage Month and Day of the Dead
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month (September 15-October 15), Anderson students who take the Introduction to Spanish class had the educational opportunity to go and explore cultural exhibitions at the Detroit Institute of Arts in October. The DIA gallery guides used student-centered strategies to facilitate learning about Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and a variety of Peruvian artists. In addition, students viewed the Dia de los Muertos ofrenda and took this experience to build an actual ofrenda at AMS.
On Friday, November 1st, the Introduction to Spanish students created an “ofrenda” in one of their lobby display cases. An ofrenda is an altar honoring loved ones who have passed. Students colored skulls, skeletons, and made paper picados to celebrate El Día de los Muertos. El Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is dedicated to remembering friends and family who have passed away and to celebrate their life. The Introduction to Spanish classes collaborated with some of the art students to celebrate this holiday. During lunch, students had the opportunity to get face jewels and small hand paintings that reflect the importance of this Mexican holiday. El Día de los Muertos is a holiday that originated in Mexico and is now celebrated throughout the world.
