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...
Students will learn about Queen Nzingha who fought mightily against the Portuguese army and taught her people how to protect themselves if they were capture to be sold in the slave trade. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and...
We will have a conversation about the basics of starting a business. These things include Who? What? Why? Where and How are you going to start a business. It can be operated by one person or you may collaborate, or work with someone else, like a brother or sister. We...
During this lesson, we will explore the rich history of our magnificent Black hair. We will discuss why our hair is magical, unique, innovative, political, and beautiful. Scholars will also explore how our hair is rooted in community and learn how to show love to our...
Students will learn how King Affonso transformed his Kingdom to be the formable place of commerce and education. King Affonso was one of the first Kings to resist the slave trade for his people. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this...
In this lesson students explore and discover the connection between past and present by analysing and visualising their family tree. We will explore the relationship between the elders and the children by discussing the wisdom passed down from the Ancestors. BEFORE...
Students will learn about King Tenamenin and how he was one of the greatest rulers of the Ancient Empire of Ghana. King Tenamemin watched carefully over the distribution of gold for trade and commerce and cared for his people by listening to their concerns. BEFORE YOU...
In this lesson, we will describe, discuss and apply the 13 Firsts guiding principles to living a moral life. The lesson’s objective is for students to become ““truth and justice incarnate” in all aspects of life.” BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials...
Students will learn about Queen Nefertari and how she brought peace between the empires of Nubia and Egypt by marrying Pharaoh Ramses II. The Queen’s husband, Ramses II, built a beautiful Temple and Monument to her. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials...
In this lesson, we will identify, define, and explain the 5 keys to sustaining long term focus and accomplishing life long goals. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and...
