Take A Liking to A Viking

Le Wangsness-Bahr, returning Academy teacher, teaches in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Originally from Decorah, IA, she is of 100 percent Norwegian ancestry . Growing up in the Norwegian community of Decorah, Ms. Bahr has a deep pride and appreciation for her cultural background.

Tonya Rootes teaches in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. She is a co-worker with Ms. Bahr and has previously been a Talent Development teacher in her school district.

Take A Liking to A Viking

Have you wondered where our MN Vikings got their name?  Been fascinated by mythology and trolls?  Love travel and learning another language?  Prepare yourself for a historical and magical trip to Norway and the land of the Vikings! Go back to the time of those mighty warriors through a demonstration of Viking life, apparel, and weapons. Learn about their life and times through hands-on experience with archery, Viking tent building, Viking arts, raptors, and Viking games. See how the life and culture of today’s Norway grew from these Viking days to be one of the world’s richest and progressive nations.  Explore an old Norwegian trunk, learning about the people who immigrated to America. Hear and create tales of trolls and Norsk mythology. Learn to speak words and phrases in Norwegian. Create the national art of Norway, rosemaling. Prepare and eat a smorgasbord of Norwegian treats. Listen and dance to this nation’s music. Come, explore this beautiful land, culture, and people.

There will be one day of travel to Decorah, IA, to visit the Vesterheim Museum….America’s most renowned museum on the Norwegian-American culture. On that day, the students will leave the Academy at 8:00 a.m. and return to the Academy by 8:00 p.m. Parents will need to collect their students at 8:00 p.m. at the Academy

This class will be taught Le Wangsness-Bahr for the first 2 weeks. The final four days will be taught by Tonya Rootes.