Archive for the 'Grade 08' Category

Black History/African Culture books written from an Afrocentric perspective and featuring a heavy emphasis on self-reliance and dignity.  Khepri Enterprises also produces Afrocentric workbooks for grades K-8 that are perfect for homeschoolers or parents who wish to supplement their child’s public school curriculum. Geometry, Algebra, Weather Science, Grammar, Black Literature, Geography, Physics, and more.  We also […]

Africa South of the Sahara includes a curriculum guide of the best websites to go to for those interested in teaching about Africa for K-12 Students.
 
Here are some of the links on this list:

Africa - PBS / National Geographic / Thirteen/WNET NY Television Series, Sept. 9 - Oct. 28, 2001
Eight episodes cover the Savanna […]

Online Black History Scavenger Hunts Brought to you by: Education World
Send students on a Black History scavenger hunt! Students can learn about famous black Americans while polishing their Internet surfing skills. Four different “hunts” — for students of all ages!
Site includes lesson plans, scavenger hunts, and answers. Click here for more information.

Here is an article worth reading:
Black History on the Internet: Explore the best Black History sites for primary, middle, and high school level students. Activity and lesson ideas included!
Excerpts from article:
“Education World takes a brief look at some of the best Internet sites for students of Black History. The sites are divided by level; you’ll […]

Book of Black Heroes: Scientists, Healers, and Inventors (Book of Black Heroes)
By
$5.90

In this volume of the popular Book of Black Heroes series, readers will learn about the many contributions Black men and women have made in the sreas of science, medicine and creative invention. Short entry biological sketches herald the ground breaking work […]

African American Inventors (Black Stars)
By Otha Richard Sullivan
$13.55

Meet the black inventors who lived their dreams—from the early years to modern times: Benjamin Banneker , Andrew Jackson Beard, George E. Carruthers, Ph.D., George Washington Carver, Michael Croslin, Ph.D., David Nelson Crosthwait Jr., Charles Richard Drew, M.D., Meredith Gourdine, Ph.D., Claude Harvard, Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., […]