Kwanzaa - An Exploration of the Celebration of African American Culture
In this one-time class, students will learn about the history of Kwanzaa, read poems about the holiday, and create their own poem centered on this cultural holiday.
Sherri Mehta, Ph.D.
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Habari gani! "Kwanzaa - An Exploration of the Celebration of African American Culture" is an informative one-session, 50-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 Kwanzaa. Students will learn about the founding of Kwanzaa, the seven principles of Kwanzaa, how to prepare for a Kwanzaa celebration, and the Swahili words used during the celebration. As a group, we will read and analyze a poem about Kwanzaa. To close the session, students will participate in a guided poetry writing activity. "Kwanzaa - An Exploration of the Celebration of African American Culture" is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about African American history, culture, and celebrations, while incorporating literary analysis and creative writing centered on this celebration of family, culture, and community.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the following in this class:
* the history of Kwanzaa and its founding
*the connection to African and African American culture and celebration
*the seven principles and symbols 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 and participate in a guided poetry-writing activity that centers this African American cultural celebration.
NOTE: For the guided writing activity, it is helpful if students are familiar with haiku, but it is not necessary. We will briefly cover this during the class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
N/A
Supply List
A copy of the poem will be provided prior to class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-10 learners per class
