# Lesson Plan: Africans in Diaspora in World Issues
### Subject: History
### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 3
### Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
### Topic: Africans in Diaspora in World Issues
## Lesson Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define the term "African diaspora" and understand its historical context.
2. Identify significant events and figures in the history of the African diaspora.
3. Understand the impact of the African diaspora on global socio-economic and political issues.
4. Analyze contemporary issues faced by Africans in the diaspora.
5. Develop critical thinking and research skills through discussions and assignments.
## Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer with internet access
- Handouts with key terms and timeline of significant events
- PowerPoint presentation or video on African diaspora
- Primary source documents (letters, autobiographies, speeches)
## Introduction (10 Minutes):
1. **Hook:** Start with a thought-provoking question - "What comes to mind when you hear the term 'African diaspora'?"
2. **Warm-Up Activity:** Quick brainstorming session where students share their thoughts. Write key terms and ideas on the whiteboard.
3. **Objective Announcement:** Explain the objectives of the lesson.
## Body of Lesson (60 Minutes):
### A. **Definition and Historical Context (15 Minutes)**
1. Define "African diaspora."
2. Briefly explain the origins, including the transatlantic slave trade and other forms of migration.
3. Highlight the geographic spread of Africans across the globe.
### B. **Significant Events and Figures (20 Minutes)**
1. Present a timeline of crucial events (e.g., the Middle Passage, abolition movements, civil rights movements).
2. Discuss influential figures (e.g., Harriet Tubman, Marcus Garvey, WEB Du Bois, Nelson Mandela).
3. Use a PowerPoint presentation or a short video to make the content engaging.
### C. **Impact on Global Socio-Economic and Political Issues (15 Minutes)**
1. Discuss the cultural contributions of the African diaspora (music, art, literature).
2. Cover the socio-economic impact, including the role of Africans in diaspora in world economies.
3. Explore political movements and their global influence (Pan-Africanism, anti-colonial struggles).
### D. **Contemporary Issues (10 Minutes)**
1. Discuss current challenges faced by Africans in the diaspora, such as racial discrimination, identity crisis, and immigration issues.
2. Highlight successful Africans in the diaspora who have made significant contributions in various fields.
## Group Activity (10 Minutes):
1. Break the class into small groups.
2. Assign each group a specific event or figure related to the African diaspora.
3. Ask groups to discuss and research their assigned topic and prepare a brief presentation.
## Closing (10 Minutes):
1. Groups present their findings briefly.
2. Q&A session to clarify any doubts or elaborate on discussed topics.
3. Summarize the importance of understanding the African diaspora and its impact on world issues.
## Assignment:
1. Write a short essay (500 words) on how a particular figure in the African diaspora has influenced a global issue.
2. Include at least two primary sources in the essay.
## Assessment:
- Participation in discussions and activities.
- Group presentation quality.
- Timely submission and quality of the essay.
## Reflection:
- Gather feedback from students about what they learned and enjoyed.
- Reflect on the effectiveness of the lesson and areas for improvement.
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This lesson plan aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the African diaspora and its significance in world issues. It encourages active participation, critical thinking, and research skills.