Contextualization

The Cuban Revolution, which took place between 1953 and 1959, was a historically significant event that resulted in the political and socio-economic transformation of Cuba. This revolution marked the victory of a group of guerrillas led by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, who overthrew the dictatorial regime of Fulgencio Batista to implement a socialist government.

In this project, we will delve into the context, causes, development, and consequences of this important historical event. We will deepen our understanding of the main concepts associated with the Cuban Revolution, focusing on its social, political, economic, and cultural implications. We will also explore the skills of analyzing and characterizing population dynamics, goods and capital, and identifying different forms of violence and their causes.

Through this project, we hope that students will comprehend the importance and implications of the Cuban Revolution on the global stage at that time and its legacies that still endure to this day.

The Cuban Revolution lies at the heart of many contemporary political and social discussions, and its study facilitates the understanding of current debates on socialism, capitalism, democracy, dictatorship, among others. The lessons learned from this historical event can help us better understand the world we live in and shape the future.

This project will help develop technical and socio-emotional skills, such as time management, problem-solving, creative thinking, and proactivity.

To delve deeper into the topic, we suggest some reliable sources of information below:

• Book: "The History of Cuba: from Revolution to Dissidence" by Ignacio Ramonet and Fidel Castro (Available in Portuguese)
• Documentary: "Cuba - The Untold Story" (Available on Netflix)
• Article: "Cuban Revolution: origin, causes, characteristics, and consequences" from the Brazil School Portal (Available online)

Practical Activity: "Cuban Revolution: A Journey Through Time"

Project Objective

The objective of this activity is to provide a deeper understanding of the Cuban Revolution, its causes, developments, and long-term consequences. You, as a team, will create a script and perform a play that represents the key events of the Cuban Revolution, analyzing and characterizing the dynamics and consequences of these events.

Detailed Project Description

For this project, you will form groups of 3 to 5 students. Each group will be responsible for researching the Cuban Revolution and writing a theater script that portrays the main events of this historical period. The play can be performed in the classroom or any other designated location.

The script should include scenes depicting life in Cuba before the revolution, the motivations behind the movement, the main actors, the progression of the revolution, and the impacts after the revolution.

Necessary Materials

Research on the Cuban Revolution, paper and pen to write the script, set and costume elements can be made from cardboard, fabric, among other materials you have available.

Detailed Step-by-Step

1. Form groups of 3 to 5 students.
2. Each group should research the Cuban Revolution, using the suggested sources and other reliable sources.
3. Based on the research, each group should write a script that portrays the key events of the Cuban Revolution. The script should include characters, dialogues, and scene descriptions.
4. After completing the script, you should rehearse the play and prepare the set and costume elements.
5. The final step is the presentation of the play to the class. Each presentation should last 15 to 20 minutes.

Remember that the total execution time of this project per student should be 2 to 4 hours, and the final delivery deadline is one week.

Project Delivery

Each group must deliver:

1. The written script of the play with a list of characters, scene descriptions, and dialogues.

2. Presentation of the play in the classroom.

3. A written report describing the project. This report should include:

   • Introduction: Provide context for the Cuban Revolution, explaining its relevance and real-world application, as well as the project's objective.
   • Development: Describe the theory behind the Cuban Revolution, explain the activity in detail, indicate the methodology used, and present the results obtained. Here, you should explain how you applied what you learned in practice.
   • Conclusions: Summarize the main points of the project, state the learnings obtained, and draw conclusions about the project.
   • Bibliography: Indicate the sources you relied on to work on the project, including books, websites, videos, etc.

Each group member should contribute to all parts of the project and report. Collaboration and effective communication are vital to the success of this project.