AAS.SS.1.A
Identify the major eras, civilizations, and contributions of African history that are foundational to humanity and predate American slavery.
Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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major erascivilizationscontributionsAfrican historyhumanityAmerican slavery
Skills
- identify (major eras of African history) #dok1
- identify (major civilizations of African history) #dok1
- identify (major contributions of African history to humanity) #dok1
- connect (African historical contributions to foundational aspects of humanity) #dok2
- explain (how selected African eras and civilizations predate American slavery) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the major eras in African history that predate American slavery. #dok1
- I can identify significant African civilizations that contributed to humanity. #dok1
- I can identify contributions made by African history to global development before American slavery. #dok1
- I can connect specific African civilizations and achievements to the foundations of humanity. #dok2
- I can explain how African history and societies existed long before American slavery began. #dok2
Big Ideas
- African history is rich with major eras, civilizations, and achievements that are foundational to humanity and far predate American slavery.
- Understanding African history before 1619 reveals the origins and global significance of African contributions to the world.
Essential Questions
- What are the major eras and civilizations of African history that existed before American slavery?
- How did African civilizations contribute to the foundations of humanity?
- Why is it important to recognize African history that predates American slavery?
- In what ways has early African history shaped the modern world?
- How does learning about African contributions before 1619 challenge common historical narratives?