Our Black History topics are perfect for black history month or, in fact, at any time during the school year.
An African adventure (KS1)
A cultural leap to the vast continent of Africa and an exploration of the people, their music, customs and the local flora and fauna.
- Learning an African chant
- Acting out a traditional African story
- Improvising characteristics of African animals
- Exploring historic African ways of life in different tribes
Learning objectives:
- To recognise and discuss similarities and differences between the UK and Africa
- To name the world's seven continents
- To describe why animals in Africa are suited to their habitat
- To perform dances using simple movement patterns
Amazing Africa (KS2)
A sweeping journey across the geography and history of Africa illustrated with songs, music and dancing.
Learning objectives:
- To compare the human and physical geography in Africa
- To recognise differences between African and British culture
- To understand the significance of the equator and how it impacts the weather/heat of countries
Black history icons (KS1)
A compassionate workshop about human rights, and the key figures who contributed to racial equality.
- Jump in a time machine back to 1854, to learn about Mary Seacole's work in hospitals during the Crimean War
- Re-create the story of Rosa Parks using freeze frames in teams
- Understand the meaning of segregation and share thoughts about how it would have felt
- Reflect on Martin Luther King's Speech as a cool down
Learning objectives:
- To understand what Black History is and why it is celebrated
- To recognise significant people who have made positive changes to the world
Black history icons (KS2)
The children will be taken on a journey through Black History and come face to face with iconic figures that have devoted their lives to giving the black population equal rights.
- Learn about Mary Seacole and how she was rejected because of her race
- Use drama techniques, supported by music, to understand the lives of Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King
- Bring to life characters such as Rosa Parks and improvise scenes from the day of the bus boycott
Learning objectives:
- To understand equality
- To recognise influential black history figures
- To reinforce the idea that diversity should be celebrated
