What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this five-week class, students will learn the stories behind five legendary African queens. These queens led armies, fought wars, stood up for what they believed in, and more. The students will learn what the queens did to make them legendary, how they are still remembered today, interesting facts about their country, and more. This class will be taught with heavy use of storytelling. I will re-enact the queen’s stories and ask the learners to join me. I’ll also use pictures and videos to enhance the experience. You’ve heard of great kings and queens from other cultures, but now it’s time to take a trip to Africa and learn about the bravery and great sacrifice of different queens across Africa. You don’t want to miss it! The queens that will be discussed in this class are: • Week 1 - Queen Moremi (Nigeria) • Week 2 - Princess Yennenga (Burkina Faso) • Week 3 - Queen Amanirenas (Sudan) • Week 4 - Queen Hangbe (Benin) • Week 5 - Queen Taytu Betul (Ethiopia) Why Take This Class? Learning about culture can either help children connect with their roots and appreciate their own history more, or it can help them better appreciate diversity so that they can respectfully interact and engage with people from different backgrounds. Plus, global awareness is highlighted by CEOs and educational experts as one of the most important skills that leaders of tomorrow need to possess in order to be successful in their careers.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Books:
Legendary African Queens: A Coloring Book for All Ages
African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History
Empress Taytu Betul: A Real Life Super Hero
MY AFRICAN ICONS: Great People in Black History
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a Nigerian born mother of two, children's book author, and entrepreneur. I spent most of my career either working in technology, crunching numbers, or analyzing business strategy, but I decided to take a break from all of that to pursue my passion project. A project that I believe will make a positive impact on children's lives across the world. So today, I own a company that tells African Folktales and makes STEM toys, books, and more for kids with a pinch of African influence.
I'm especially passionate about finding small ways to infuse some African culture into my products and services because I believe there is so much that Africa has to offer that the world doesn't usually get to see, and I want to share what I love with you.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see you in class soon for a fun experience.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-18 learners per class