University of Pennsylvania



University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center

Registration form for K-12 Workshops

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□1. “African Immigrants in the U.S. and Philadelphia”

Thursday Oct. 11th, 5:00-7:00 Williams Hall Room 639

A closer look at the African community in the U.S., with emphasis on populations in the in/around Philadelphia. Tips for working with new children and their families in the school setting.

□ 2. “Teaching about Africa: Poverty”

Thursday October 25th, 5:00-7:00 Williams Hall Room 639

Tips and lessons plans that realistically portray and explain Africa's rural vs. urban poverty, food and water issues, housing issues, and employment issues.

□ 3. “Women in Africa”

Wednesday Nov. 7th, 5:00-7:00 Williams Hall Room 639

How to include African women in all subject areas. Will cover famous African women plus key women to watch. Discussion of women’s role in business, politics, human rights, art and music.

□ 4. “Teaching about Africa: Recent conflicts 1990-2008”

Thursday Nov. 15th, 5:00-7:30 Williams Hall Room 639

A look at recent conflicts in Africa and how they affect the people on the continent. Topics discussed: Major wars, violent outbreaks, post-Apartheid, key leaders, refugee resettlement process, internally displaced persons, child soldiers and gender issues

□ 5. “Teaching about Africa in Science”

Thursday Nov. 29th, 5:00-7:30 Williams Hall Room 639

How to teach about Africa’s natural resources, water issues, animals, etc. in science class.

□ 6. “Holidays and Celebrations in Africa”

Thursday Dec 6th, 5:00-7:00 Williams Hall Room 639

Learn how to teach about the diverse holidays in Africa beyond the African-American Kwanzaa celebration. Many holidays are celebrated through nationality, religion, and/or ethnic group.

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