Black History Mega-Bundle (African Origins, Slavery, Resistance, Contributions)

This Black History Month curriculum provides a comprehensive framework for studying Black History, covering various aspects such as African origins, slavery, resistance, civil rights movements, and the contributions of African Americans to arts, sciences, and culture. Each part consists of six reading-based lessons that delve into specific subtopics, allowing for an in-depth exploration of Black history and the important contributions of African peoples and African Americans throughout history.

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This is a brilliant-value lesson bundle of 24 flexible reading comprehension-based lessons based on the Black History scheme of work.

This Black History Month syllabus encompasses 4 parts, each focusing on different aspects of African history and contributions to various fields. In Part 1: African Origins and Ancient Civilizations, students will learn about the origins of humanity in Africa, the achievements of ancient African civilizations such as Egypt and Mali, and the impact of the trans-Saharan trade routes. Part 2: Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition Movements explores the transatlantic slave trade, resistance to slavery, abolitionist movements, and the Reconstruction era. Part 3: Civil Rights Movements and Social Activism covers topics including the Jim Crow era, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Power Movement, African independence movements, and contemporary civil rights activism. Lastly, Part 4: Black Contributions to Arts, Sciences, and Culture delves into African American contributions to literature, music, visual arts, science and invention, sports, and film and media. By studying this comprehensive curriculum, students gain a deep understanding of the rich history and immense contributions of African peoples and African Americans across various spheres of human endeavor.

This bundle contains the following parts and lessons:

Part 1: African Origins and Ancient Civilizations

1. African Origins:

Tracing the history of humanity's origins in Africa, including the migration of early humans and the significance of Africa in human evolution.

2. Ancient African Civilizations:

Exploring notable ancient African civilizations, such as Ancient Egypt, Nubia, Axum, Mali, and Great Zimbabwe, and their contributions to art, science, and governance.

3. Trans-Saharan Trade:

Analyzing the significance of the trans-Saharan trade routes, including the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

4. Great African Empires:

Discussing the history and achievements of great African empires, including Ghana, Songhai, and the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa's rule.

5. African Kingdoms and States:

Examining diverse African kingdoms and states, such as the Ashanti, Dahomey, Benin, and the Kingdom of Kongo, and their political, economic, and cultural developments.

6. African Diaspora:

Discussing the African diaspora, the forced migration of African peoples during the transatlantic slave trade, and the preservation of African cultural heritage in the Americas and the Caribbean.

Part 2: Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition Movements

1. Transatlantic Slave Trade:

Examining the transatlantic slave trade, including its origins, operation, and the devastating impact on African societies and the African diaspora.

2. Resistance to Slavery:

Exploring the various forms of resistance to slavery, including slave revolts, maroon communities, and the abolitionist movements within Africa and the Americas.

3. Abolitionist Movements:

Analyzing the abolitionist movements in Europe and the Americas, including key figures like Olaudah Equiano, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and William Wilberforce.

4. Underground Railroad:

Discussing the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada.

5. Abolitionist Literature and Art:

Examining the role of literature, art, and music in the abolitionist movement, including the works of authors like Harriet Beecher Stowe and the visual art of Jacob Lawrence.

6. Emancipation and Reconstruction:

Analyzing the Emancipation Proclamation, the end of slavery in the United States, and the challenges faced by formerly enslaved individuals during the Reconstruction era.

Part 3: Civil Rights Movements and Social Activism

1. Post-Reconstruction Era:

Discussing the Jim Crow era, racial segregation, and the efforts of African Americans to combat discrimination and secure civil rights.

2. Harlem Renaissance:

Examining the Harlem Renaissance, a period of cultural and artistic flourishing in the 1920s and 1930s, and its impact on African American literature, music, and visual arts.

3. Civil Rights Movement:

Analyzing the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, including key figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and the impact of nonviolent protests and legal victories.

4. Black Power Movement:

Discussing the Black Power Movement and its emphasis on racial pride, self-determination, and community empowerment, including figures like Stokely Carmichael and the Black Panther Party.

5. African Independence Movements:

Examining the independence movements in Africa during the mid-20th century and the contributions of leaders such as Kwame Nkrumah, Jomo Kenyatta, and Nelson Mandela.

6. Contemporary Civil Rights Activism:

Analyzing the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing struggles for racial justice and equality, including the Black Lives Matter movement and intersectional activism.

Part 4: Black Contributions to Arts, Sciences, and Culture

1. African American Literature:

Exploring the contributions of African American authors, poets, and playwrights, including Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and James Baldwin.

2. African American Music:

Analyzing the rich history of African American music, including jazz, blues, gospel, soul, hip-hop, and the impact of artists such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and Beyoncé.

3. African American Visual Arts:

Discussing the contributions of African American visual artists, including Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Kara Walker, and the influence of the Harlem art scene.

4. African American Scientists and Inventors:

Examining the achievements of African American scientists and inventors, such as George Washington Carver, Mae Jemison, Percy Julian, and their contributions to various fields.

5. African American Sports Figures:

Analyzing the impact of African American athletes in sports history, including Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, and their contributions to breaking barriers and promoting racial equality.

6. African American Contributions to Film and Media:

Discussing the contributions of African Americans to the film and media industry, including pioneers like Oscar Micheaux, Hattie McDaniel, Sidney Poitier, and contemporary figures such as Ava DuVernay and Chadwick Boseman.

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This resource is perfect for the classroom, distance-learning, homework, exam preparation and home-schooling.

This is a quality, ready-made resource intended for busy teachers, cover teachers, parents and home-schoolers to simply print and go. Each individual resource is packed with a variety of differentiated comprehension activities for students, including 'stretch & challenge tasks' and further recommended classroom, project and homework activities.

Each resource also includes a detailed lesson plan, for a 60-minute lesson, based around the reading passage. This provides incredible flexibility for the teacher to transform this resource into a comprehensive, student-centred lesson, which encourages independent and team learning activities. The resource also provides a variety of templates for teachers to carry out Assessment For Learning (AFL) to identify independent student and whole class progress.

Best of all, each individual lesson includes a comprehensive answer key, making teachers' lives far more simple! It also means some students can self-assess or peer-assess their work.

Each Reading Comprehension Learning Resource Includes The Following:

• Reading Passage
• Multiple-Choice Questions
• Plenary: True / False Activities
• Main Idea/Key Details Graphic Organizer
• Who, What, Where, When Graphic Organizer
• Writing Framework For Students
• Standard-Level Comprehension
• Intermediate-Level Comprehension
• Advanced-Level Comprehension
• Stretch & Challenge Questions
• Further Recommended Activities For Teacher And Students
• Detailed 60-Minute Lesson Plan, Based On Article, For Teachers
• Student Summary Worksheets: Lesson Summary, Head Heart Hashtag, Exit Ticket, Progress Pyramid, Planning For Progress
• Student Answer Templates