Students explore ancient African civilizations, the slave trade, colonization, and independence. They examine diverse experiences, question stereotypes, and discuss how trade, geography, and power shape societies.
Practice: Vocabulary in context, idioms, reading comprehension, role-play, and reasoned discussion.
Vocabulary: stereotype, dynamic, primitive, plot, adopt, distinctive.
Language practice: Explain historical cause and effect, compare perspectives, and justify hypothetical leadership decisions.
Idioms & expressions: a turning point, rule with an iron fist, a force to be reckoned with, stand the test of time, walk a fine line, in the long run.
Reading & speaking: Explore ancient African societies, Egypt, Kush, Carthage, West African empires, and Great Zimbabwe; discuss trade, geography, achievements, and bias, then take part in the imaginative King for a Day activity.