Why Mosquitoes Buzz

Why Mosquitoes Buzz is an African myth and folk tale created to answer the young child’s request of “why?”. Many folk tales and myths passed down from generation to generation share what is important in a culture and celebrate traditions. In Africa, stories were told around the fire each evening not only as entertainment, but to teach and inform younger generations. As we share the stories of Rabbit, Python, Monkey, Rooster and Mosquito, we pass along both the importance of continuing the traditions of our ancestors, and the wisdom of retelling of stories that have become an important part of who we are

Grade 4

Curriculum: Science, Language Arts, Theater

Click Here for the SEAS Study Guide: https://www.browardcenter.org/education/programs/programs-for-schools/study-guides

*SEAS PLUS Workshops Connect Direct Experience with Learning*

SEAS PLUS for Why Mosquitoes Buzz

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Grade Level: 4

The 11:20 SEAS PLUS workshop is for students who attend the 10 a.m. performance

Add to your students’ experience this year with SEAS Plus, pre- and post-show interactive workshops that take place at the theater. Students build on the themes and content from select performances and extend that experience through small group, hands-on workshops led by professional Teaching Artists. Students explore the educational content of the show using creative theater art forms such as movement, music, drama and dance, adding to the learning experience.

Students use fun and engaging storytelling exercises and imaginative exploration through song, recreating characters and action from the show to present during the workshop.

• Maximum participants: 120
• 40-minute workshop before or after the performance
• 2 different engaged learning activities
• Teacher’s study guide for the show
• FREE add-on available after your reserve seats

---> To register for SEAS Plus submit your ticket request first. After submitting your ticket request, the link to register for SEAS Plus will be in the confirmation email. <---