In this course, students will investigate the events in St. Martin’s history and culture, beginning with the earliest people who came to the island. They will also gain insight into the colonization of the island, the resulting slave trade, and its inhumanity. African retentions in our culture as it relates to oral traditions, music, dance, food, language traditions and spiritual belief systems and customs will also be explored. The students will also examine the island’s topographical features and infrastructure. They will further identify important national symbols, explore our national monuments, and identify and prepare local food and drinks. The students will investigate and analyze past and present economic activities of the island. Finally, they will compare and contrast the governmental structures and political status of both sides of the island.
- Teacher: Marcellia Henry
In this course, students will investigate the events in St. Martin’s history and culture, beginning with the earliest people who came to the island. They will also gain insight into the colonization of the island, the resulting slave trade and its inhumanity. African retentions in our culture as it relates to oral traditions, music, dance, food, language traditions and spiritual belief systems and customs will also be explored. The students will also examine the island’s topographical features and infrastructure. They will further identify important national symbols, explore our national monuments, and identify and prepare local food and drinks. The students will investigate and analyze past and present economic activities of the island. Finally, they will compare and contrast the governmental structures and political status of both sides of the island.
- Teacher: Marcellia Henry
