- ED 069 578. SO 004 961 / . ''''' TITLE The What and_ -How of Teaching Afro-American Culture and History in. the Elementary Schools. INSTITUTION New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Relationt .1,ntercultu.ral in Education. PUB DATE 72... " . NOTE2 84.,, . EDRS 'PRICE mr-$O.65 HC-$3.29 . DESCRIPTORS Activity Units; *African American Studies; *African Culture; *African .Hisibry;, Elementary Grades; Ethnic .Studies; Instructional Materials; *Interdisciplinary. ,-Approach;- Social Studies; Teaching 'Guides -ABSTRACT Elementary instructional materials are offered in this, guide for teachers to he'lp them learn and teaoh about Africa, simultaneouslY. Interdisciplinary African material's' and suggested activities are integrated into'the total curriculum. Emphasis is upon relating themany African contributions which resulted. -in a fuller and better life for all. In the first section ai calendar of. significant events lists :related activities and projects. Language arts,. in the second section, includes readings, poetry, drama, and additional activities which emphasize.iffectiVe objectives to help students'undetstand what it means to be black. The third section, social' studies, is' arranged by the topics .'kfrican history, ,cultural insightwon Africa, African geography, Afro-American history,, and United States historiCal figures. The, next three sections deal with relating understandings about African' and Afro-American culture and history to math, ()science, art, and physical eduCation. Appendices include a bibliography of suggested hooks and a bibliography specifically for teachers. (SJM)' a THE IllAi A OF TEACHING CULTURE AN E ELEME ESHU, DYNAMIC, UNPREDICTABLE ELEMENT !N YORUBA (NIGERIA). '412f :Ttit6.: ..-11t..ft'ej: Ast:P3-'11 I THE U N IV HSTA p,601Pi ii.VPRKYTHE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT DIVESION OF IN TIERcULTUR LUNY,NEW .1972444n4Pfg,'N,, r lz. nrftft'-'A, 1"lt **1;16). af.910.11:el&k)-11.1,-xot U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO. OUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON on ORGANIZATION ORIG- INATING IT. POINTS OF VIEW OR OPIN IONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EOU . OF- TEACILING AFR.O.NAMERICAI ...CULTIIRE .A1111 HISTORY. ill ELEMENTARY SCI111011 a S. ESHU, DYNAMIC, UNPREDICTABLE ELEMENT IN YORUBA (NIGERIA).. -THE UNIVERSITTOF_THE STATE OF NEW YORK/THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT DIVISION OF INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS IN EDUCATION/ALBANY,NEW YORK 12224, 1972 - 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATEOF NEW YORK Regents of the University (withyears when terms expire) ;WA JOSEPH W. Mc Gomm, A.B., LL.B.,L.H.D., LLD., D.C.L., 1 Chancellor ..... - - . New York 1985 EVERETT J..PCNIM D.C.S.. Vice . Chimeellor White Plains 1978 ALEXANDER J. ALLAN, JR., LLD., Litt.D. Troy 1973 CHARCES W. MILLARD, .411., A.B., LLD., LAID. Buffalo 1987 CARL ff. PronzlictNtut. - z 0 A.B., D.C.S., H.H.D. - Purchase 1975 EDWARD M. M. WARBURG, BS., L.H.D. New York 1977 Jesuit .T. Kiri°, LLB. Queens i974 Jesuit- G:-Istott.ie4To, M.D. - ... Brooklyn 1976 Mits. iltaxst B. Powtat, A.B., Litt.D.. 1.11.11.LLD. Rochester 1979 FRANCIS W. MCGINLEY, M.S.; LL.B., LL.D. Glens Falls 1980 MAx.1. RUBIN, LL.B., L.H.D. ... New York 1986 KENNETH B. CLARK, A.B., M.S.. Ph.D.,Litt.D. Hastings on Hudson 1982 STEPHEN K. BAILEY,AR, B.A M.A., Ph.D., LL.D. Syracuse 1983 illatoLD E. NEwcoma. B.A. Owego 1981 THEODORE M. BLACK, A.B., Litt.D. .. Sands Point President of the University and Commissionerof.' Education EWAI.D B. NxQuist Executive Deputy Commissioner of Education Connos M. MIDACII Deputy Commissioner for Elementary,' Secondary,and Continuing Edw.:Man Iti6mAs D. 'SHELDON ." 3 0 c 'FOREWORD () `c., As their rianle indicateS,,,the ancestral roole of ,AfrciAmericatis are in Africa. -African history is among man's otdest, and current African affairs arcamong man's newest major developitts. 11 o r$ 0., African'descendants. in the United States. of America have contributed to the"% building. beautifying, and protection of the countryfrom the, beginning days of ex.; pioration.The concern of this publication is: to pres6t the facts-in such a way that O teachers Zart-le*.. and. teagh-simultancously.:., ,z,611 em'riciiluni ..areas are included, . ,0 for the elementary classroom teacher's,.., task is to'cleal with. all. or them, Jhroughout . E . , ., the schiSol -*year. ... , ,. -'.. i ," . t .-t. ._ This publication'.was prepared, by Edwina Chasers Johnson in cooperation' , with the Divisio'n ,of In" terctiltural Relations at'' the invitation brMrs. Nida E. i 1 r., .-- Thomas, former -Chief;of the Burcau bf Educational Integration:HOwardvYates; associate, Bureau of. Elementaty-eurribultim Development, and Stanley Calhoun, , t$ A 0 'State University. of New York at Albany reviewed the manuscriptand Robcrt Femenell of the Diviiion of Intercultural Relations worked with Mrs.:Johnson in a final editing. The entire publication was deveIomiiiinder the direct supervision ' '..of the late Wilbur R. NordOs;,Administrator, Divisten of Intercultural Relations. ... - .. Division Of Intercultural Relations :.-,. TABLE. OF CONTENTS PAGE Foreword ii i Suggested Calendar With Related Activitici,, and Projects I Language Arts 4 Readings b 4 Poetry 5 Drama 13 Additional' Activities 17 Social Studies 19 The Scholar Called Father of Negro History 19 History Africa 19 Erdy African History 20 'Cultural Insights Africa 29 Unit of Study Combined With Classroom PrOjectson Food and Clothing..31 Geography Africa , 32 History Afro-Ametican 35 - Historical Fipres United States 40 Mathematics 43 Egyptian Frectinns 35 Science 46 Technology t 47 Music 48 African Music 48 Afro-American Music 50 Arts and Crafts 55 Bulletin Board Ideas -- Suitable Grade Levels K -2 55 Physical Activities 57 :Bibliography Appendix A ,60 Bibliography for Teachers 67 5 . , tt N SUGGESTED CALENDAR WITH. RELATED ACTIVITIES AND PROjECTS mcoNni YEAR OF YEAR OF AM) DAY NAME BIRTH DEATH CONTRIBUTION ACTIVITY . SeptemberJesse Owens 1913 Olympic star Planning for year's physical .activity program. 12 4 * Learning about the Olympics: 13 Alain Leroy .1886 1954Author, philiao-Opening the class library which-includes books.:\ Locke pher by Afril-American writers,' assigning 'works, for .pupil reading, such as-leading a story:- about,1-about, John Henry, a poem by Gwendolyn Brooks; or sharing picture. books', about, Afriu, October Nat Turner . 1800 1831 Leader of slave Discussion or unit on civil 'rights, insurrection:,. (?) . uprising antl their meaning. ,- 10 R. Nathaniel 1882 .1943 Pianist, com- Unit on Afro-Amercipn Music": introducing the., Dett poser ,I.spiritunl, blues, jazz;. and" " rock.", Show film- strip aI:out Afritan music and culuire;,-± 25 . U.N. Day ...Emphasis during U.K. week can' embrac4 the diversity of peoples of.the,world' represented = accent can be placed on the:.large 'number of'., African member-nations..Pupils may; write to .0 the various African missions for.pictutes and booklets =the,n: niake scrapbooks of materials obtained.Children can dre ss ',as U.N. mem- - bers, have a U.N. party.Hi; -Neighbor books are excellent for guidelines. ° November Benjamin 1,731 1$06Astronomer, Unit on Afro-American inventors whoTfolloW 9 Banneker inventor, Banncker; relate to unit on the solar system, or mathemati- relate to the designing of Wathington,.D.C. cian 16 . W. C. Handy 1873 1958 Father of Unit on Afro-American music: discussion of the " The' Blues"-spiritual, blues, jazz, " rock r as refletting the history of the Afro-American experience. December Dr. David i R.,9 Author. physi- Civil rights martyrs;--civil rights activities, dis- .16 Ruggles cian, under- cussion of the mnderground_ railroad in New ground rail- York. road leader 19 Carter G. 1875 195u Historial In planning for the Christmas holiday recess: Woodson pupils may be assigned or may-volunteer 1.,1 read a book on Afro-American history during recess. January George 1864 1943 Onof the Celebration of Carver Day, as publicly pro-. 5 Washington world's great-claimed yearly by the Governor of New York Carver est chemur- State. Have a party; make foods out of peanuts; gists, devel- taste peanut butter; sing songs about Carver. oper of peanut butter 7 Ethiopian Unit.on the Ethiopian ChristMas variance, in Christmas celebration as well as difference in calet4ir, clock, and number' of months per year. 2 MONTH YEAR OF YEAR OF AND DAY NAME BIRTH DEATH CONTRIBUTION ACTIVITY 15 Martin. L. 1929 1968 Nobel prize DiscussiOn of his life, his organization (S.C.L.C.) King, Jr. winner, civil as well as other civilrightsorganizations:i rights martyrC.O.R.E., N.A.A.C.P., S.N.C.C., Urban League. Read a story about his life_ 18 Dr. Daniel 1858 1931 Surgeon, pen, t. Discussion of " open heart " surgery, which has Hale Williams formed -first become famous since heart transplantation is 0 surgery on being tried today. human heart February Langston 1902 1967 Historian, poet Choral speaking poetry from works of Langston 1 Hughes Hughes.Reading projects: books written by Langston Hughes. 14 , Frederick 1817 1895 Abolitionist, Negro History Week includes Douglass' birth Douglass writer, oratordate.Discuss his having taught himself to read and. having paid. children to teach him. March ,Crispus (?) 1770 First to die in 5 Unit on the American Revolution, and role of Attueks cause of Afro-American in it.This might lead into dis- American cussion and study of the numbers of Afro- Revo!.otion Americans in the American. Revolution and all American wars fought thereafter.Learn a song about Attucks. Have a parhde.In many com- munities of the country the 5th of March is celebrated a5 " Crispus Attucks Dax." 10 Harriet 1820 1913 Undergrmtnd Unit on the underground railroad Relate to Tubman railroad leaderawl discuss theovergroUnd " railroad of the 20th century.(AfroAmerican migration from the rural south to the urban north)\ , 20 Jan 1852. 1887-Inventor of shoe Unit on some ,Afro-American inventions which Matzelinger lasting ma- make our .daily life more comfortable: inexpen- chine' -sive shoes (Matzelinger), safety.