Mask challenge
Learners could research the history of African spirit masks, while drawing and making comparisons with the Scottish tradition of Halloween.
The class could make a Glow Wiki on the topic of masks and their cultural significance; each group of learners could research a different aspect and record their findings on a section of the wiki.
Learners could compare and contrast these Gabonese traditions to current Scottish celebrations of Hallowe’en and to other, similar traditions across the world.
Eco challenge
Learners could find out about the way in which these masks are used today, and the ways in which they contribute to Gabon’s growing sustainable eco-tourism industry.
