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African American Culture and History

A Group Project Abroad (GPA) by Maceo Willis

Topic: African American Culture and History

Subject: Art/Media/Social Studies/Elective

Duration of Lesson: 60 minutes over 6 weeks

Grade Level: 9-12

Rationale: Expose students to African and African American Cultures.

Lesson Objective(s):

  • Students will be able recognize key African American artists, filmmakers, musicians.
  • Students will review brief histories of African American, Arab, and Berber civilizations.
  • Students will discuss various media images and their effects on popular culture.


Fulbright Lesson 2.pdf View African American Culture and History

Published: Monday, October 25, 2010