$18
weeklyor $180 for 10 classes
African Kingdoms and Empires between 3000BCE and 1900s
Completed by 5 learners
Ages 12-17
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
3-5 learners per class
50 min
What's included
10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This class will examine the rich history of African Kingdoms and Empires in West, East, South, and Central Africa. Africa had thriving Empires before colonization as far back as 3000 BCE that traded with each other. Communities and societies were organized with well-defined professions, education systems, and judicial systems and cultures They learned how to smelt iron to make agricultural tools which increased food production and weapons for protection. They also migrated long distances taking technologies with them wherever they settled. The Kingdoms and Empires traveled and traded with other dynasties as far as China, India, Borneo, Greco-Roman empires, and others. Topics will include, - Geographical Location of each Empire. - Timeline. - Tribes and Communities. - The rise of an Empire. - Rulers and Leaders. - Judicial Systems - Societal organization. - Customs and Culture. - Trade within Africa and Beyond. - Travel around Africa and Beyond. - Religion and Education. - Reasons for the Fall of the Empires. Week 1: Ancient Egypt. Week 2: Carthage. Week 3: Kush Kingdom. Week 4: The Kingdom of Aksum. Week 5: Ghana Empire. Week 6: Mali Empire. Week 7: Songhai Empire and Kanem Bornu Empire Week 8: Swahili States. Week 9: The Great Zimbabwe Kingdom. Week 10: The Great Kongo Empire
Learning Goals
Learning Goals include Five Classical African Empire
- Rise and Fall
- Trade
- Education
- Religion
- Customs and Culture
- And Much More
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Ancient Egypt.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Ancient Carthage
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Kush Kingdom
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Kingdom of Aksum
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Slavery will be discussed in this class. Information will be taught in a respective manner but will not be sugarcoated.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Books
1. Born in Blackness by Howard W. French
Primary Sources
Socities and Empires in Africa- University of Nairobi
Kiswahili and Swahili States- University of Nairobi
Kingdoms of Ancient and Medieval West Africa & Trade across the Sahara- Boston University
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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.
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