by Fritsch | Jul 29, 2022 | History, Damon Tyler, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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,...
by Fritsch | Jul 25, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jul 21, 2022 | History, Damon Tyler, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jul 20, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jul 12, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jul 7, 2022 | History, Damon Tyler, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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,...
by Fritsch | Jul 1, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jun 30, 2022 | History, Andrea Andrews, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jun 29, 2022 | Corri Bischer, History, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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 second...
by Fritsch | Jun 23, 2022 | History, Andrea Andrews, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jun 22, 2022 | History, Damon Tyler, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jun 21, 2022 | History, Andreal Davis, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jun 17, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jun 9, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jun 3, 2022 | History, Damon Tyler, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | Jun 1, 2022 | History, Andrea Andrews, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | May 27, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | May 26, 2022 | History, Corri Bischer, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | May 24, 2022 | History, Andrea Andrews, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
by Fritsch | May 23, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
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...
