Introduction

The purpose of this Web pageis to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of Ghana. Each ofthe activities asks you to make a personal commitment to what youlike, believe, or feel. Really try to find things that you canconnect with. Good luck and have fun!

The following links come from all over the World Wide Web andrepresent a variety of viewpoints. You may complete the followingInternet activities alone or by working in a group. You may completeall or only some of the activities depending on your goals.

InternetActivities

AdkinkraCloth

Activity:

1. What was the cloth used for in the 19th century?
2. How is the cloth used in modern times?
3. Browse through the different symbols that are woven into the cloth. If you were getting one made, which symbol would you choose? Explain why.

WestAfrican Food

Activity:

1. Why is it important for a woman to learn to cook?
2. What are the basic ingredients found in West African cooking?
3. Plan a dinner menu that includes soup, rice and vegetables, and either seafood, poultry, or meat.

FamilyLife and Social Etiquette

Activity:

1. If you were visiting a Ghanian family, how might you be greeted?
2. Who makes up the typical Ghanian family?

Picturesof Ghana

Activity:

1. Describe some of the images you just looked at.
2. What were some familiar images? What seemed different?
3. Imagine you were putting together a photographic essay on New York. What pictures would you include?

Conclusion

While exploring this sampleron Ghana, we hope you've had fun, learned, and most importantlyconnected with some part of this topic. If you did not, please goback and explore some other links and look deeper inside yourself. Beprepared to explain how you feel more interested in or connected tothe topic now than before you tried this sampler.