Travel to Brazil – Main Street – Live Virtual Field Trip
It felt like we were really there! This truly brought a new perspective on Brazilian culture – and our own. Now we’re curious what else we can explore.
FREE Live Virtual Field Trips
To promote equity in access to our live virtual programs, Banyan Global Learning is proud to offer this live virtual field trip free to any educator, caretaker, family or friend. We welcome all to join the Banyan Family!
Tuesday, September 21st at 12pm PT
Summary: Itacaré is a small surf and fishing town in Bahia, Brazil. Teacher Jill takes us on a tour of the main street in the town as we see evidence of a cultural history that includes Brazilian, Hawaiian, African, Rasta, Portuguese, Israeli and Japanese cultures. How do you define a cultural identity that is so very diverse? How is this idea connected to your own culture?
Up to 100 participants via Zoom Webinar or one full class via standard video conferencing call.
$0.00

Program Details
- Begin by visiting the home of Teacher Jill, an American expatriate living in Brazil with her Brazilian partner and sons.
- See the differences and similarities in everyday life as you tour this authentic home.
- Travel a few blocks outside Teacher Jill’s home to explore the downtown area. Here you’ll see food, shops and people that represent the diverse cultural history of Itacaré.
- Discuss the term “culture.” What examples of culture do you see in Itacaré?
- How is the culture similar to yours? How is it different?
Objectives
- Participants will identify and categorize the four cultural elements presented during the field trip.
- Participants will compare their own culture to that shown in Itacaré.
- Participants will think critically to identify cultures that have influenced their own cultural identity.
About Banyan
Banyan Global Learning is a virtual education content provider with a global network of innovative educators. Our virtual programs connect learners to undiscovered places, new people and fresh ideas.
Our world culture programs are taught LIVE and on location (time zone permitting) with TWO teachers — one driving the lesson progression and the other engaging from the field. These dynamic programs are unlike any educational program you have experienced.
We have created a suite of virtual programs to reach all levels of learners in three main content areas: World Culture, Digital Citizenship, and Social Emotional Learning.
We love designing new programs, so if we don’t currently have what you’re looking for, just ask.
Banyan Global Learning believes in the power of live video to bridge cultural divides, expand empathetic thinking and prepare our students to navigate real life. We are mission-driven to create authentic connections that fulfill the needs of students and teachers alike.