These lesson plans will contribute to teaching various topics through an African centered approach crafted by the educators participating in the Fulbright Hays Group Projects Abroad in Kenya. Please use the resulting lesson plans as you see best in your classroom or learning environment.
Ethnobotany (6th-8th grade)
Education experts Rebecca Daugherty, Alexander Dragon, and Kimberly Safran have created diverse lessons that capture and showcase the differences and connections between Kenyan and American botany through in-depth analysis, investigation, and personal relationships with the people of Kenya. These lessons are appropriate for students in grades 6-8, but students of any age can enjoy them with just a few modifications.
Ethnobotany Lesson PDF
Ethnobotany Lesson #1 PPT
Ethnobotany Lesson #2 PPT
Sense of Place and Artistic Vision (9th-12th grade)
Designed by the senior educator Beth, these lessons will give an in-depth introduction to Kenyan artists, St. Paul's School student works, street artists, and more. The interconnectedness of identifying a sense of place, the surrounding community, and the artists will be shown, which can be integrated into the learning environment to connect cross-disciplinary learning. These lessons are organized for grades 9-12 but can be easily modified to suit the needs of any grade. These lessons are designed to connect seamlessly with a global perspective. Users and viewers will benefit from it.
Sense of Place and Artistic Vision PDF
Contemporary Artists of Nairobi, Kenya (8th grade)
A team of talented teachers Aaron, Nanci, and Nina in Pittsburgh carefully designed this lesson plan. In this flexible 4-lesson unit, you'll learn about the necessity and beauty of making art. These lessons are designed for 8th grade, but you can easily modify them to suit any grade level. At the same time, the built-in flexibility will provide enjoyment to viewers and users.
Exploring Contemporary Artists PDF
Mukuru Artist Collective PDF
Adam Masava Pre-Learning Presentation PPT
Transatlantic Slave Trade, Macro Perspective (any age)
The courses were designed by education expert Regina D. Hutson. The lessons will guide you and your students through the stages of the transatlantic slave trade from a macro perspective. Students will explore history through these lessons, which you can modify to suit learners of any age. Start your learning journey with these carefully crafted lessons.
A Trauma Informed Pedagogical Approach PDF
TransAtlanticTradePhotos PDF
Nyumbani: A Game about Identity, Control, and Unification (7th - 12th grade)
Senior education expert Erica designed this course lesson plan. Through this beautiful courseware, students will learn about the tribal identities of African countries and their role in historical and current political events. They will specifically learn about Kenya's history after being colonized by the British and the country's five central tribal identities. At the same time, students will use this knowledge to understand current world events further. This course plan can also be adjusted to suit different grade levels.
A Game about Identity PDF
Comparative Agriculture: Comparing Kenya and Southwestern PA (8th-12th grade)
Experienced teacher Renee interviews and explores agricultural practices in Kenya and southwestern Pennsylvania. By analyzing the similarities and differences in rural techniques, climate, and agricultural yields, you and your students will benefit from analytical skills, increased global awareness, and understanding of different aspects of geography and agriculture. These lessons are appropriate for students in grades 8-12, but students of any age can enjoy these lessons with just a few modifications.
Comparing Kenya and Southwestern PA PDF
Comparing Kenya and Southwestern PA PPT
Environment: Collective Action and Social Change (High School)
Researcher William James Schoy IV designed these beautiful lessons. These lessons help you and your students analyze and benefit from two things: 1. Through cutting-edge knowledge of American topics, social movements, American leaders, and global movements. 2. Through examples of two famous environmental movements, Arbor Day and the Green Belt Movement. These lessons also encourage students to think critically. These lessons are for grade 12, but you can adapt them to any grade level as needed.
Collective Action and Social Change PDF
Leaders of Conservation and Collective Action PDF
African Centered Morning Routine: Faison Affirmation Project
Excellent educator Jerone crafted this lesson plan to help you accomplish your goals. This lesson will help students connect horizontally (with peers and community) and vertically (with legacy and nature) while developing student agency. These lessons are for grade 1at, but you can adapt them to any grade level as needed.
Faison Affirmation Project PDF