African History: Semester 1 TEENS
In 18 weeks, we will dive into African History and Geography. This class includes both ancient and modern histories and also cultures of different societies across Africa.
Cambridge Prep
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(206)
What's included
18 live meetings
15 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Explore Africa 1 has HomeworkClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Welcome to African History first Semester. In this class, we explore Africa like no other. Africa's history has been told by others through a lens that has not been flattering. This class is different. Our students will experience the true essence of Africa through storytelling, cultures, songs, food, history, and geography told through an African Lens. This is the Africa that you do not see on Mainstream Media or hear about. We will discover Deserts, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Rift Valley, Beaches, Savanna and more. Learn who are Africans, migration to different parts of the Continent, trade within and outside of Africa, Natural Resources, Tourism, Agriculture, and much more. We will explore Ancient African Kingdoms and Empires, and how they traded with Arabia, Oman, Persia, India, and as far as Tang and Song Dynasties in China, Indonesia, and beyond. North Africa has a unique and fascinating History. Before Arabization and the Introduction of Islam, the Amazigh People flourished in Numidia and Mauritania. They had a rich culture and History that was disrupted by Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, and Seafaring people, and later Arabs and Europeans. The introduction of Camels as a beast of burden and later Islam changed the face of North Africa, West Africa, and even East Africa. Students will learn about Africa before the Scramble and Partitioning from an African perspective. By the end of the first semester, our students will have a better understanding and appreciation of Africa Explore Africa 1 Week 1: Explore Africa Week 2: Explore Africa - East Week 3: Explore Africa - North Week 4: Explore Africa - West Week 5: Explore Africa - Central Week 6: Explore Africa - Southern Explore Africa 2: Who are Africans? Week 7: Explore Africa - North Week 8: Explore Africa - East Week 9: Explore Africa - West Week 10: Explore Africa - Central Week 11: Explore Africa - Southern 3. Ancient African Kingdoms in the BCE Week 12: Egypt Week 13: Carthage Week 14: Kush/ Nubian Empire Week 15: The Kingdom of Aksum 4. Great Medieval African Kingdoms and Empires Week 16: Ghana Empire Week 17: Mali Empires Week 18: Songhay Empire
Learning Goals
African History, Geography, Culture, Religions and Traditions.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
African History includes Slave Trades, and other traditions that will be taught with cultural understanding and respect.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Primary Sources
1. Socities and Empires in Africa- University of Nairobi
2. Kiswahili and Swahili States- University of Nairobi
3. Kingdoms of Ancient and Medieval West Africa & Trade across the Sahara- Boston University
4. The genetic legacy of western Bantu migrations- by S Beleza, L Gusmao, A Amorim, A Carracedo, A Salas - Human genetics,
5. Cultivated crops and Bantu migrations in Central and Eastern Africa: a linguistic approach-by G. Philippson &S. Bahuchet
6. 43 Archaeologies of the Bantu Expansion by Pierre de Maret
7. Time Maps Across the Known World. https://timemaps.com/timemaps-for-education/
Books
1. Born in Blackness by Howard W. French
Joined January, 2019
4.9
206reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Class taught by an African teacher who has first hand expertise and experience in African History, Customs and Culture. He holds a Masters in African Studies.Reviews
Live Group Course
$17
weekly or $300 for 18 classes1x per week, 18 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-8 learners per class
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