African History 2 of 8 - Explore Africa Part 2 (Ages 8-13)
This is a 5 weeks class that covers the six major groups of African People, Culture and Customs, Food and Mythology.
Cambridge Prep
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(206)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. There will be homework each week.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Welcome to Explore Africa 2. 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 Giving insight that may not be published anywhere else as our history was not always written down or accurately represented.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, Trades, Emipires and Exploration that took places. Africa has thousands of ethnic groups and languages, that fall under six major groups. It is home to the most genetically diverse people on Earth with the world's second-largest population and area. It contains 54 sovereign states (countries), eight territories. Africa, particularly Eastern Africa, is widely accepted as the place of origin of humans and the Hominidae clade (great apes), meaning that Africa has a long and complex history. The earliest hominids and their ancestors have been dated to around 7 million years ago. This class dives deeper into the six major groups. Each week we cover one region and learn at least two tribes from different groups. Their culture, customs, mythology, music, food, history and more. Week 1: North Africa Week 2: East Africa Week 3: West Africa Week 4: Central Africa Week 5: South Africa
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
~ Culture and Customs from different regions
~ Food
~ Mythology from different tribes.
~ Traditional Music.
~ And More.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of the traditions and customs discussed are sensitive such as female circumcision, effects of colonization and slavery but will be covered with utmost respect.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2019
4.9
206reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
This class is taught by an African who has first hand experience in African History, Culture and Customs. Reviews
Live Group Class
$95
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-11 learners per class
