AfriClasses

African History, Heritage & Me 1: The Big Ideas & The African Global Presence

In this AfriClass the Afronauts will explore The African Global Presence Human Migrations, Places and Names, Decoding Mythologies & Origin Stories of Africa, Time: What is it and Who are the Time-Keepers.

African History, Heritage & Me 2: The Big Ideas & Legacy

** Pre-Requisite AHHMe 1**

In this AfriClass the Afronauts will explore Decoding Mythologies & Origin Stories of Africa, Traditions and Culture among the Dogon People, Legacies – how did our ancestors pass down knowledge,  Ancient and Modern African Knowledge and Technology

African History, Heritage & Me 3: The Ancient Kushite Empire of Ethiopians – Timeline Bonanza

**Pre-Requisite AHHMe 2**

In this AfriClass the Afronauts will explore: The “Old Race” that fills all the background of the pre-historic ages and seems to pre-dates all the other races. The culture they created is known as The Ancient Kushite Empire of Ethiopians. The students will create their own timeline.

African History, Heritage & Me 4: Out of Kemet – The Gift of The River, Royalty and Me

Thursdays : 2pm – 3:30pm EST – Oct 7 – Dec 16, 2021 (10 weeks)

– IN SESSION –

**Pre-Requisite AHHMe 3**

In this AfriClass the Afronauts will explore : Kemet as the Gift of The Nile, The Per-aa’s – How did one become a Per-aa? How did the ancient Kemetic people understand leadership? What were the symbols of the Per-aa? What are some of the stories of the Per-aa? Similar leadership traditions in other parts of the world

African History, Heritage & Me 5:

Royalty: The Per-aas of Kemet Part 2

** Pre-Requisite AHHMe 1**

In this AfriClass the Afronauts will be introduced to the Nile River Valley and the Royalty – the Rulers of this ancient land. Who were the Per-aas (Pharaohs)?  What are the stories of their lives? How were they chosen? What were their achievements? 

African Centered Science Electricity 1: Introduction to Electricity

African Centered Science Electricity 1 is the first of a series of holistic, African-centered experiences that begins by exploring the holistic worldview of the ancient people of Kemet (Egypt) and their understanding of the universe. We then dig into understanding the basics of electricity in the way we use it today to power our world. We create fun African centered projects.

African Centered Science Electricity 2: Circuit Bonanza

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African Centered Science Electricity 2 is a Circuit Bonanza! This is a very hands-on class where we will build all kinds of circuits from different materials. We will learn how to make build series and parallel circuits. We will then discover how electricity comes to our homes and finish with a fun hands-on project. An Afronaut Science Kit will be provided via mail. This is a live in person class that consists of 10 weekly 1.5 hour sessions. Best for Ages 8 to 14.

African Centered Science Electricity 3: Exploring How Electricity Gets To Our Homes and how our homes are wired

In African Centered Science Electricity 3 we will explore series and parallel circuits and how electricity gets to our homes. This is a live, in-person class that consists of 10 weekly 1.5 hour sessions. Best for Ages 8 to 14.

African Centered Science Electricity 4: Power Plants –

Fossil Fuels

In African Centered Science Electricity 4 we will learn how the electricity we use day to day is produced and evaluate the pros and cons of each method.

This is a live in person class that consists of 10 weekly 1.5 hour sessions. Best for Ages 8 to 14.

African Centered Science Electricity 5: Power Plants

Nuclear

In African Centered Science Electricity 5 we will learn how the electricity we use day to day is produced and evaluate the pros and cons of each method. This is a live in person class that consists of 10 weekly 1.5 hour sessions. Best for Ages 8 to 14.

African Centered Science Electricity 5: Power Plants

Hydro

In African Centered Science Electricity 5 we will learn how the electricity we use day to day is produced and evaluate the pros and cons of each method. This is a live in person class that consists of 10 weekly 1.5 hour sessions. Best for Ages 8 to 14.

African Centered Science Electricity 5: Power Plants

Green Energy

In African Centered Science Electricity 5 we will learn how the electricity we use day to day is produced and evaluate the pros and cons of each method. This is a live in person class that consists of 10 weekly 1.5 hour sessions. Best for Ages 8 to 14.

NEW! African Centered Science Sound 1: Introduction to Sound

In African Centered Science Sound 1 we will learn some amazing ways in which ancient cultures understood sound. We will answer some of the following questions: What is sound? How do we and other creatures make it, sense it and use it? How is it measured? This is a live in person class that consists of 10 weekly 1.5 hour sessions. Best for Ages 8 to 14.

Teen Leadership Academy

Creating a Blueprint For The Future We Want – Part 1

This 2 year Leadership Seminar will allow a small group of committed students to dive deep into the current situation in which we find ourselves. How did we get here and can we get out? Using movies, stories and game play we will explore the following themes: What is human nature? How do we as humans organize ourselves? What is freedom? How are things organized to keep working? How are public services funded? How are cities and land funded? Where do taxes go? How are changes made to the system?