AAS.SS.16.A

Identify examples of how advances made by African civilizations in areas such as astronomy, mathematics, architecture, and engineering have contributed to science and technology in the United States.

Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
advancesAfrican civilizationsastronomymathematicsarchitectureengineeringsciencetechnologyUnited States
Skills
  • identify (examples of advances by African civilizations) #dok1
  • describe (the nature of advances in astronomy, mathematics, architecture, and engineering) #dok2
  • explain (how African advances contributed to U.S. science and technology) #dok3
  • connect (historical developments to modern scientific and technological achievements) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify examples of advances made by African civilizations in astronomy, mathematics, architecture, and engineering. #dok1
  • I can describe key features of African advancements in scientific and technical fields. #dok2
  • I can explain how African civilizations' contributions have influenced science and technology in the United States. #dok3
  • I can connect historical African innovations to present-day scientific and technological practices in the U.S. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Advances made by African civilizations in diverse fields have had a lasting impact on science and technology in the United States.
  • Recognizing African contributions to science and technology challenges common misconceptions and enriches our understanding of global history.
Essential Questions
  • What major scientific and technological advances were made by African civilizations before widespread contact with Europe?
  • How have African innovations in areas like astronomy, mathematics, architecture, and engineering shaped global science and technology?
  • In what ways have African civilizations influenced developments in science and technology in the United States?
  • Why is it important to acknowledge the contributions of African civilizations to science and technology?
  • How can understanding African achievements in these fields change our perceptions of history and innovation?