My Black History Month Scrapbook: Stories of African American History
A class that highlights stories of African American history. We have a theme word and I will share stories and pictures of African Americans that will emphasis the word Purpose.
Stokes (Griot)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(238)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
My Black History Month Scrapbook: Stories of African American History is an 50 minute storytime centered around the theme word "Purpose" that I will highlight using my "scrapbook" (google slide show) through stories, pictures and sound! I'm a Griot (African Storyteller who passes the history of their people orally). Learners will gain the understanding of discovering their own family history as well as stories of African Americans throughout history that have exhibited Purpose. My Black History Month Scrapbook: Stories of African American History begins with an introduction by Stokes explaining what a Griot is and the importance of learning our family history and passing those stories on traditionally. Next the storytelling begins! I will introduce "Purpose" that will be the focus of the class. I will explain the meaning of the word followed by stories from African American history to highlight real world examples of the word. Blending stories, song, poetry and music and my "digital scrapbook" the session will be an interactive lesson that learners will find engagening the entire performance. The session will be concluded with a brief Q & A period. Each will learner will be sent a PDF file of my "scrapbook" that they can review after the session to further enhance their learning of African American history. The PDF will also them with "Stokes's Guide to Discovering Your Family Tree."
Learning Goals
In My Black History Month Scrapbook: Stories of African American History my goal is for learners to
1. Learn about American history from the African American perspective
2. Be inspired to achieve their goals
3. Learn to be more accepting of all people
4. Learn the importance of genealogy and passing on history orally
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
These sources will not be used specifically in class but can be referred to as sources of news, and laws of the time of period of stories told.
U.S Constitution, Bill of Rights and State Laws.
Associated Press Archives
Before the Mayflower Leroy Bennett Jr.
Joined March, 2021
4.9
238reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Colorado State University
Griot (African Storyteller that passes on the history of their community orally)
Professional Storyteller
Minor in Cultural AnthropologyReviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
1-18 learners per class
