What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. There is homework due before the next class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
This is an introduction class to Africa bringing the ancient, medieval, and colonial past to the present. These 6 classes will give you a comprehensive year of Africa, Africans and Africans in Diaspora. We cover the continent like it has not been covered before from an African Perspective. Giving insight that may not be published anywhere else as our history was not always written down or accurately represented. Rich cultures will be depicted in the trades, Emipires, and Exploration that took place. Week 1: Explore African Countries and Territories, Geographical Features such as the Great Rift Valley, History, Religion, Culture, Food, Music, and Modern Day Life. The five regions will be taught. Week 2: West Africa - Countries, Geographical Features, Population, People, History ~ Slave Trade, Colonization and its effects, Religion, Customs and Culture, Modern Day Life ~ Education, Trade, Music, Film Industry. Week 3: Central Africa - Countries, Geographical Features, Population, People, History ~ Colonization and its effects, Religion, Customs and Culture, Modern Day Life ~ Education, Trade, Music, Minerals. Week 4: East Africa - Countries, Geographical Features, Population, People, History ~ Colonization and its effects, Religion, Customs and Culture, Modern Day Life ~ Education, Trade, Music, Minerals, Infrastructure. Week 5: Southern Africa - Countries, Geographical Features, Population, People, History ~ Colonization and its effects, Religion, Customs and Culture, Modern Day Life ~ Education, Trade, Music, Minerals. Week 6: North Africa - Countries, Geographical Features, Population, People, History ~ Colonization and its effects, Religion, Customs and Culture, Modern Day Life ~ Education, Trade, Music, Minerals.
Learning Goals
- Countries in Africa.
- History of Africa.
- Geographical Features found in the continent.
-People, culture and customs of different regions.
- Modern Day life in Africa.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Explore Africa
Explore African countries and territories and geographical features such as the Great Rift Valley, history, religion, culture, food, music, and modern-day life. The five regions will be taught.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Eastern Africa
Countries, Geographical Features, Population, People, History ~ Colonization and its effects, Religion, Customs and Culture, Modern Day Life ~ Education, Trade, Music, Minerals.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
North Africa
Countries, Geographical Features, Population, People, History ~ Colonization and its effects, Religion, Customs and Culture, Modern Day Life ~ Education, Trade, Music, Minerals.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
West Africa
Countries, Geographical Features, Population, People, History ~ Colonization and its effects, Religion, Customs and Culture, Modern Day Life ~ Education, Trade, Music, Minerals.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Slavery and Colonization will be discussed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 133 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-5 learners per class