Cool African History || Warrior Queen: Nzinga of Ndongo Kingdom
In this class, students will learn about the life of Angola's warrior queen, Nzinga of Ndongo kingdom.
Dalen A.
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this one-time class students will learn about the life one of the greatest women rulers in Africa, Queen Nzinga of Angola. She is a symbol of strength, courage, wisdom and a celebrated political figure in the history of Angola. The class will be taught using a combination of storytelling and a slideshow presentation. In the end, students will not only learn about Queen Nzinga's life and legacy but will also gain some knowledge about the country of Angola. If time allows, we will play a quick game to review all that we learned. See you in class!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the life of Queen Nzinga.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will mention difficult events that happened in Queen Nzinga's family. For example, the murder of her son and her nephew will be mentioned. I will also touch on slavery. Please assess your learner's ability to take in this information before enrollment. Parental guidance is recommended for sensitive learners.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Jordan. (n.d.). Njinga of Angola: Africa’s Warrior Queen. African Studies Quarterly., 17(4), 126–128. https://doi.org/info:doi/
Buri, M. (2018). Njinga of angola: Africa's warrior queen. The International Journal of African Historical Studies, 51(1), 174. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.uproxy.library.dc-uoit.ca/scholarly-journals/njinga-angola-africas-warrior-queen/docview/2080278456/se-2?accountid=14694
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Sociology from University of Ghana
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
I have my BA and MPhil in Sociology and have taken courses in African History, Political economies of African States, and Social Development of African economies, amongst others. I fully understand the importance of researching the subject from reputable sources before creating and teaching this lesson.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-7 learners per class
