Juan Gutenberg Elementary
SCHOOL VISIT
Juan Gutenberg Indigenous Elementary
Zirahuato Pyramid surroundings
Ambassadors: 180-218
Coordinates: 19.5207755 -100.4026090
For centuries, Ziráhuato has been a major Otomí indigenous settlement. Today with a high population, Ziráhuato keeps a combination of traditional life including the practice of rustic agriculture and religious festivities, as well as, modern development, meeting the basic demands of its residents. Schools from Kindergarten to high school levels and a local University, public transportation, basic technology, hospital assistance and local commerce are positively transforming village life.
“What does Soil do for you and your family? Estela questioned.
“It holds the WATER we need! Most of us have natural wells at home! Our village name, Ziráhuato, means “mountain settled on a large natural water body,” Students commented.
“FROM THE DEEPEST ROCK LAYER TO THE UPPER LAYER OF ORGANIC MATERIAL, THERE IS A WHOLE WORLD OF MICROSCOPIC LIFE BELOW US! Our soil is rich in nutrients. We have an abundance of water. This will continue as long and you protect and restore your ecosystem!,” Estela closed.
Students learned about the Monarchs’ migration for the first time identifying the three nations which host the species and the uniqueness of the nature of our region. They were particularly excited to hear how their indigenous ancestors related Monarchs as precious creatures from the Universe bringing abundance and signal of seasons’ changing that ruled their lives. Ziráhuato’s elderly people live average 90 to 100 years! They all tell about Monarchs seen at their arrival and departure since they were little children!
While these students received your Ambassadors, teachers expressed their gratitude for the donation of books. As the school visit ended, we could see several Monarchs restlessly passing by, looking for nectar around the school and the community cemetery!.
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Por siglos, Ziráhuato ha sido un asentamiento indígena Otomí muy importante. Hoy día, con un alto nivel de población, el lugar guarda una combinación de vida tradicional incluyendo la práctica de agricultura ancestral y sus festividades religiosas así como desarrollo moderno que cubre las demandas básicas de sus residentes. Escuelas de nivel pre-escolar a preparatoria e incluso una Universidad local, transporte público y tecnología básica, asistencia médica y el comercio local, transforman positivamente a la vida del pequeño poblado.
“Que beneficios brinda El Suelo para tí y tu familia? Preguntó Estela.
“Este retiene el AGUA que necesitamos! La mayor parte de nosotros tenemos pozos naturales en casa! El nombre de nuestro lugar, Ziráhuato, significa “montaña sentada en agua” comentaron los estudiantes.
“¡DESDE LA CAPA MÁS PROFUNDA DE ROCA, HASTA LA CAPA SUPERIOR DE MATERIA ORGÁNICA, HAY TODO UN MUNDO DE VIDA MICROSCÓPICA DEBAJO DE NOSOTROS!, Nuestro suelo es rico en nutrientes. Ustedes tienen abundancia de agua. Esto continuará en tanto se proteja y se restaure su ecosistema” Concluyó Estela.
Los estudiantes aprendieron sobre la migración de las Monarcas identificando a las tres naciones que albergan a la especie y de la excepcionalidad de la naturaleza en su región. Se emocionaron tremendamente al escuchar como sus ancestros indígenas relacionaban a las Monarcas como preciosas criaturas del Universo que traían abundancia y señalaban el cambio de las estaciones que regía su vida. La gente en Ziráhuato vive un promedio de 80-100 años y ellos ya cuentan de haber visto las Monarcas llegar e irse su vida entera desde que eran niños!
Mientras los alumnos recibían sus Embajadoras, los maestros expresaban su agradecimiento por la donación de los libros. ¡Al terminar la visita, podíamos ver varias Monarcas volando alrededor con gran prisa, buscando néctar alrededor de la escuela y del cementerio de la comunidad!
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