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Merryfield, Merry M., Ed. – 1987
These lessons were written by African social studies specialists for U.S. middle school students to stimulate interest in and develop a positive attitude toward Africans and their culture. Each lesson provides objectives, materials, teaching procedures, and is meant to be used as a textbook supplement. To promote understanding of young Africans,…
Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedKafi, Patricia; Singer, Alan – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1998
Presents the Yoruba Naming Ceremony as an activity for a global-studies class that provides an introduction to Nigerian culture. Explains that the ceremony is the time that the family and community welcomes a new child. Gives a list of Yoruba names and discussion questions for classroom use. (CMK)
Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Community Involvement, Cultural Awareness
