Hotep (Peace) Family! Are you ready to learn about Africans around the world? This class invites all learners, new or seasoned, to investigate these exciting topics. Ms. Sydney loves to use discussion, videos, slideshows, images, art, and other hands-on activities to dive deeper into each lesson. There will be plenty of fun going on as we learn new things about the African world. Each class will begin with a discussion prompt and transition into the lesson/region of the week. The major portion of class will be spent doing the activity of that week and if time allows, close out with a mini game that assesses and reviews what we have learned up to that point. Students will have ample opportunity to ask questions, discuss with peers, and express what they've learned. By the end, learners will know all about the African global presence and influence. The activities each week require specific materials for hands-on projects. If the learner does not have access to these materials listed, they can always substitute with good old paper and a pencil. The materials just make for a more immersive experience. 

Here is a week by week breakdown for this 10 week class: 

Week 1     Imhotep the multi-genius of Kemet
Materials: building blocks, paper plate, & colorful fruit (pomegranates, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, watermelon, whatever you have!)
Week 2     Sun Dial & Star Gazing with the Dogon
Materials: paper plate, straw, ruler, clock, pencil
Week 3     Yasuke & Afro Samurais in Japan
Materials: space to move around; colors
Week 4     Black to Mali for Bogolanfini (mudcloth)
Materials: old fabric & paint
Week 5    ¿No se bañen? Moors in Spain
Materials: bowl, spoon, 1-2 lemons or 1/2 cup of lemon juice, 1/2 cup of avocado/olive oil, 1 cup sugar (any kind)
Week 6    Zulu Warriors
Materials: cardboard (old box any size), colors
Week 7      Chillin with the Olmecs in Mexico
Materials: clay, sand, anything that can be molded/sculpted
Week 8     Afro Borricua-Afrikans in Puerto Rico
Materials: 2 sheets of paper, glue & scissors, colors
Week 9    Queen Nanny & Maroons of Jamaica
Materials: Group Project *only need paper, pencil, and colors. Be ready to collaborate!
Week 10   Ayiti's Independence Soup with Empress Felicite
Materials to make Soup Seasoning:****Must have Adult supervision present for final lesson. Vegetables can be chopped prior by an adult or with adult help during class*****
Mixing bowl, spoon, measuring cups
1 large green bell pepper, stemmed and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed and chopped
½ white onion, chopped
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 scallions, trimmed and chopped
1 fresh parsley sprig
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 chicken bouillon cube
½ teaspoon fresh or dried thyme leaves
1½ teaspoons kosher salt

Class materials will change week to week, so please review calendar prior to entering class each week.