Have the students each write a story attempting to explain one of their traditions to a person of another culture. Remember to be descriptive. Those from other cultures are not necessarily aware of the things you use every day. Includes information on Dogon traditions, the Dogon story of creation, arranged marriages, circumcision, and customs surrounding the full moon. Explain female circumcision to the students as described here.
Female circumcision involves clitoridectomy, or removal of the clitoris.
The process is complete only when the edges are sewn across the midline in order to prevent premarital sexual intercourse. When the girl is married, however the opening is once again opened and sex is permitted. The team reports on the effects and symptoms of malaria and the ways that they have learned to protect themselves against this deadly disease. Information on DDT, California Condors, and the Anopheles mosquito. Pinpoint an equally dangerous type of insect that resides in your community.