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Who Was...an Overview of Historical African-Americans Summer Camp
English
Kwanzaa - An Exploration of the Celebration of African American Culture
In this one-time class, students will learn about the history of Kwanzaa through the exploration of poems and music.
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11-14
year old learners
6th-8th
US Grade Level
3-10
learners per class
$15
Charged upfront
Meets once
45 minute class
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Habari gani! "Kwanzaa - An Exploration of the Celebration of African American Culture" is an informative one-session, 45-minute course that highlights the history of Kwanzaa, its connection to African and African American culture, and the ways this holiday is celebrated globally today by millions of people of African descent. The session kicks off with a brief history of Kwanzaa in the United States. Students will note the timeline between the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s and...
Students will learn the following in this class: * the history of Kwanzaa and its founder *the connection to African and African American culture and celebration *the seven principles of Kwanzaa *Swahili words used to celebrate Kwanzaa *how Kwanzaa was birthed during the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s *ways to incorporate and celebrate Kwanzaa Students will also practice poetry analysis while connecting music and poetry to this African American cultural celebration.
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A copy of the poem will be provided prior to class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
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Teacher
Sherri Mehta, Ph.D.Former High School English Teacher and College Lecturer
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United States66 total reviews
47 completed classes
About Me
Hello! My name is Sherri Mehta, but my students affectionately call me Dr. M. I am a Maryland-based researcher, presenter, homeschooling mom, and wife with over twenty years of English teaching experience . I hold both a Ph.D. and an M.A. in...
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