Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title
Tales from the Deep: Native Legends of the Living Waters
 
Provider Name
Michael Caduto
 
Michael Caduto

Reading , VT 05062
Phone:
802-649-1815
Email:
michaelcaduto@p-e-a-c-e.net
Website:
www.p-e-a-c-e.net
Program Description
Master storyteller and award-winning author Michael Caduto performs Native myths and legends in this celebration of freshwater life. Michael immerses his audience in traditional stories, songs and chants and invites the audience to sing along with guitar and drum. Come hear how Azeban the raccoon tricks the crayfish (Abenaki), how Koluscap defeats the Water Monster (Chippewa) and how Gluscabi tricks the Wind Eagle (Abenaki). At the end of the program, everyone will be invited to join a circle dance. ABOUT THE PERFORMER: Michael J. Caduto is known internationally for his entertaining, dynamic presentations of nature, storytelling, song and stewardship. His popular books include Pond and Brook: A Guide to Nature in Freshwater Environments, the Keepers of the Earth® series, Earth Tales from Around the World and Native American Gardening. Michael’s latest books are Riparia’s River (Green Earth Honor Award), and Catch the Wind, Harness the Sun: 22 Super-Charged Science Projects for Kids (Teacher’s Choice Award). His other awards include the Aesop Prize, NAPPA Gold Award, Storytelling World Honor Award, New England Environmental Educator Award and New York State Art & Literary Award. In 1984 he founded P.E.A.C.E® Programs for Environmental Awareness & Cultural Exchange—to promote Earth Stewardship and cultural diversity. He has traveled throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East presenting performances, workshops and keynotes to more than 500,000 people. Michael has recently released his first storytelling CD’s: The Rainbow Garden (ages 5-10) and The Wisdom of Nature (ages 11 and up).
 
Categories
Storytelling (TH), Music (MU) ,
 


Additional Resources 
There are no evaluations available for this program.

Program Recommendations
Grades
K,1,2,3,4,5,6



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Arts Standards
2,3,4


Other Standards 



Curriculum Connections 
Arts: Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts , Environmental Studies , ,



Culturally Responsive 



Cost 
Cost Single: $500
Cost Multiple: $400


Duration
60 minutes