Category Archives: History

Black History through Stories and Songs (Sam)

Note: This class is open to middle school students only.

Social Studies Credit (Cultural/Global Studies)

In this two times a week Social Studies class, student will encounter the history of African Americans through the literary lens of the book, “Stamped,” by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. This work will help and further the understanding of where racism comes from and how it affects  America today.

To receive credit for this class, you must complete all assigned readings, turn in all notes, complete short and medium sized essays, including research work and possibly a research paper or larger writing assignment.

Required texts/materials: The instructor will procure the texts/materials.

  • Outside work: A small amount (e.g., <30 min) for each session
  • Mature themes: Due to the nature of past American History, students will encounter narratives of harm and violence against Indigenous, Black & Brown people.
  • Minimum students: 2
  • Sessions per week: 2

Africana Studies (Sam)

Note: This class is open to high school students only.

Social Studies Credit (Cultural/Global Studies)

*Prerequisite (Teacher Approval or 3 cultural Studies classes taken)

In this two day a week Social Studies class, students will learn early, and recent past African history from the perspective of Africans. This history has been colonized and made to be less important based on the people who hold power, both monetarily and politically. The first part will examine the image, myth and stereotypes of African in the western media and popular culture. How does the history of Africa align and shape American history?

To receive credit for this class, you must complete all assigned readings, be actively vocal in small group and all group discussion, take notes from presentation and lectures, turn in all notes, complete short and medium sized essays, including research work and possibly a research paper or larger writing assignment.

  • Outside work: A large amount (e.g, >60 min) for each session
  • Mature themes: Due to the nature of past World/American History, students will encounter narratives of harm and violence against Indigenous, Black & Brown people.
  • Minimum students: 2
  • Sessions per week: 2