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African Ideas of the Afterlife and Beloved

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners examine African cultural ideas about death and the afterlife by reading and answering questions about passages from Beloved.
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Africa: Art and Culture

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Posing an introductory question about the reflection of culture within art, this lecture on African art forms will garner intrigue and imagination. From oral tradition (the African griot), to images of African masks and Western...
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African Clothing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore African clothing. In this African culture social studies lesson, students brainstorm types of clothing they wear for different occasions. Students view photographs of Africans wearing Western clothing and "special...
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African Artist El Anatsui as a Reflection of African Culture: Human Rights Issues and Activism Through Art

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore global issues through visual art analysis. In this African art instructional activity, students examine works by El Anatsui and discussing their human rights themes. Young scholars then design lesson plans based on...
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Exploring the Roots of Modern Dance in America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers develop an understanding of how African culture impacted modern dance in the United States.