Yasuke: The First and Only African Samurai Warrior!
In this one-time class, students will learn about the rise of the first and only African Samurai Warrior of Japan.
Monique Davis
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In 1579, an African-born man would be the first of his kind to step foot on the soil of mainland Japan and make history. We will learn how he caught the attention of Lord Nobunaga, the head of the most powerful clan in Japan, who made Yasuke a samurai in his court. 1. The class will begin with an explanation of what a samurai is. 2. I will conduct a PowerPoint presentation following the timeline of when, why and how Yasuke came to be a Samurai in Japan. Learners will be able to ask questions during the presentation. There may be reading material as well. 3. I will lead the class in an open discussion about what was covered in the presentation. Students will then ask questions of me as well as their fellow students. Depending on how interested the learners are, we may make Samurai helmets from construction paper. This may not happen in each class if the learners are not interested in the project.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the life of the first and only African Samurai of Japan.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be a description of persons based on skin color. The reason was that the Japanese people had never seen a man with dark skin before in feudal Japan. There is no negative connotation in the discription.
Supply List
Construction paper pre-cut into a medium size square shape and a glue stick.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Upsala College
I have experience teaching sensitive topics and subject matters in community settings to various age groups. I will teach this class from an educational, cultural and historical view point.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-6 learners per class
