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Afro-Futuristic Adventures with Dr. Katherine Dunham: Dancing Into the Future is a vibrant, interdisciplinary journey that celebrates Dunham’s legacy through the lens of Afro-futurism. Set in a visionary Wakanda-Ghana, this curriculum transports learners of all ages across time and space to explore the power of dance, cultural identity, and ancestral wisdom.

Through breathtaking art mediums, including digital illustration, abstract painting, textile collage, music composition, and immersive movement, students engage their minds, bodies, and spirits. With no villains or conflict, only peace, joy, and innovation, this curriculum invites children, families, and communities across the universe to move, imagine, and create together, honoring the past while dancing boldly into the future.

Afro-Futuristic Adventures with Dr. Katherine Dunham: Dancing into the Future

Curriculum Synopsis – PreK–12

This dynamic interdisciplinary curriculum reimagines the legacy of Dr. Katherine Dunham in an Afro-futuristic world where culture, movement, and innovation shape learning. Set in a visionary Wakanda-Ghana of the future, students explore Dunham’s contributions to dance, anthropology, and social justice through immersive activities that integrate STEAMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Social Studies) with culturally responsive pedagogy.

From storytelling and dance composition to digital design and environmental exploration, learners engage in project-based activities inspired by African and Afro-Caribbean traditions. Through Dunham’s technique and philosophy, the curriculum emphasizes Black joy, ancestral wisdom, and liberation through expression, centering on identity, creativity, and resilience across grade levels.

Visual art by Mark Fraley brings this futuristic world to life with no villains or conflict, only peace, learning, and innovation guided by ancestral presence. Students not only learn about history, but they live it, dancing, designing, and imagining new futures rooted in the cultural brilliance of the African Diaspora.

Synopsis of "Bringing the Arts to Life: Using Multiple Intelligences and Culturally Responsive Curriculum at Harriet Tubman STEAMS"

"Bringing the Arts to Life" explores the innovative educational approach at Harriet Tubman STEAMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies) School, which integrates Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences and a culturally responsive curriculum. This approach aims to provide a holistic and inclusive learning environment that acknowledges and nurtures the diverse strengths and cultural backgrounds of all students.

Synopsis of "Bringing the Arts to Life: Using Multiple Intelligences and Culturally Responsive Curriculum, 2nd Edition"

"Bringing the Arts to Life: Using Multiple Intelligences and Culturally Responsive Curriculum, 2nd Edition"** is an enriched and expanded guide designed to help educators create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Authored by educators with extensive experience in diverse classrooms, this edition builds on the foundations of Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory and culturally responsive teaching practices, offering new insights and updated strategies for today's educational challenges.

Synopsis of "Bringing the Arts to Life: Using Multiple Intelligences and Culturally Responsive Curriculum, George Washington Carver STEAMS Edition"

"Bringing the Arts to Life: Using Multiple Intelligences and Culturally Responsive Curriculum, George Washington Carver STEAMS Edition" is a unique educational guide that intertwines the innovative spirit of George Washington Carver with contemporary pedagogical practices. This special edition emphasizes the integration of the arts into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education, transforming it into STEAMS by adding the Arts. It reflects Carver’s holistic approach to learning and problem-solving, aiming to inspire educators to cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness in their students.

Synopsis of "Bringing the Arts to Life: Using Multiple Intelligences and Culturally Responsive Curriculum, Math Edition"

"Bringing the Arts to Life: Using Multiple Intelligences and Culturally Responsive Curriculum, Math Edition" is a transformative educational resource that combines the theories of multiple intelligences with culturally responsive teaching practices to enrich mathematics instruction. This special edition focuses on integrating math with cultural elements from Egyptian history and heritage, offering a unique approach to making math both engaging and relevant for young learners. Inspired by Letta S. Baker Mason’s educational journey to Egypt, the book provides vibrant, culturally enriched content that aligns with early childhood standards such as patterns, symmetry, basic counting, and African fractals.

Afro-Futuristic Adventures with Granville T. Woods: The Figure 8 Roller Coaster is a PreK–12 interdisciplinary curriculum that reimagines Woods’ inventive genius in a futuristic Wakanda-Ghana. Rooted in Afro-futurism, students embark on a creative STEM and humanities journey where innovation, environmental justice, and Black joy intersect.

Building on Granville T. Woods’ legacy, learners design eco-friendly Figure 8 roller coasters, create sustainable gardens, and construct windmills powered by natural energy. Honoring the Earth while imagining bold futures. Through the culturally responsive integration of Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), Historically Responsive Literacy (HRL), Sociocultural Theory, and Multiple Intelligences, students explore science, math, engineering, and literacy through digital learning and hands-on projects.

The curriculum centers on creativity, community, and sustainability, empowering future generations to invent, imagine, and heal the planet through the brilliance of their ancestral roots.