In this lesson we will define, identify and discuss what it means to self advocate and the importance of knowing, expressing, defending and protecting oneself. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials....
We will learn to make “Event Wallets”. These are wallets made from recycled potato chip bags. The idea is to fold it appropriately to make a wallet to sell for up to $5.00 each. The wallets are durable because of the chip bag materials and easy to make. It will take...
Learn about King Shamba, King of the Congo, who formed a democratic government system over 100 years before the United States. Learn about his peace keeping methods and how he dealt fairly with his people. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go...
In this lesson we will be exploring, discovering and discussing the 4 primary elements and their relative characteristics. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products...
In this lesson we will become aware, explore and discover what it means to be HUMAN and how it is connected to our unique ability to demonstrate EMPATHY. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also,...
Meet Nehanda – leader of Zimbabwe who united her people to fight to take back Zimbabwe from the English, who were forcing her people to pay taxes on their homes and to work for the English for free. Although the fight was not completely won, Nehanda is...
In this lesson we will discuss and discover our multiple intelligences from EQ and IQ perspectives. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the teachers...
Learn about King Askia Muhammed Toure, King of Songhay and ruled from 1493 – 1529. King Toure was the son of Sunni Ali Ber who had conquered Jenne and married the Queen. King Toure inherited a mighty Kingdom from his father and continued to rule with wisdom and...
Students will learn how King Menelek II is the distant relative of Makeda the Queen of Sheba. Menelek is a great ruler and is remembered today. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out...
In this lesson students will explore, discuss, and demonstrate love in action and relate it to the Earth’s creation process of planting seeds to grow food. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also,...
Students will learn how Shaka became the King and a great warrior. Shaka will invent a more defensive shield, which will help his army succeed in war and unifting the Zulu empire. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print...
In the lesson, we will highlight Black boys that are already making a change in the world at a young age. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the...
We will learn to create an 8 page Zine (short for magazine) to tell our stories. I will demonstrate how to fold the paper while instruction our scholars as well. Once our sheet of paper is folded, I will have the scholars write the story that I instructed. The...
The Juneteenth federal holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. More than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, on June 19, 1865 federal troops in Texas brought the news to those enslaved there that they were finally free. But what...
In this lesson students will explore and discover the critical-thinking required to develop different questions that will assist them in getting to the root of the answers they seek. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print...
Nothing Rhymes With Juneteenth finds a child and a parent trying to complete a rap for a school presentation. Pete wants to present to class about his favorite holiday, Halloween. But what rhymes with Juneteenth? Although Jean, his parent, is initially confused, Pete...
Students will learn how Nandi raised a King and protected him until he was able to take the throne. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the teachers...
Students will learn how King Osei Tutu was chosen to be King and how he is remembered even today as a great ruler of his people. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and...
In this lesson students explore and discover the many different forms in which abuse takes place. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the teachers for...
In today’s lesson, we will explore representation of Black people in illustration and animation. After briefly discussing the history of Black characters, we will celebrate amazing Black children’s book illustrators, including an exclusive interview and read aloud...
