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Plan
Week 1
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Activities
Medieval African Kingdoms Fair Launch - Students participate in an interactive fair with stations representing different African kingdoms or regions. Activities include map-making, crafting djembe drums, and learning simple rhymes. (45 min)
Griot Gathering Experience - Students listen to a guest storyteller perform traditional African tales with djembe rhythms, followed by a hands-on drumming workshop to explore storytelling through music. (45 min)
Djembe Rhythm Workshop - Students engage in a hands-on workshop to learn how to play the djembe, focusing on rhythm and sound patterns for their storytelling presentations. (20 min)
Research Session on African Kingdoms - Students use library resources and digital tools to gather information about the geography, religion, and social structures of their chosen African kingdom or region. (25 min)
Collaborative Map-Making Activity - Students create visual representations of medieval African kingdoms, highlighting key geographical and political features. (30 min)
Guest Lecture on African Kingdoms - University professors or historians specializing in African studies offer insights into the political systems and achievements of medieval African kingdoms. (15 min)
Deliverables
1. Participation in the 'Medieval African Kingdoms Fair', engaging in activities like map-making, instrument crafting, and learning rhymes.
2. Completion of initial research on the chosen African kingdom or region, including gathering information on geography, religion, achievements, politics, and social structures.
3. Creation of a collaborative map highlighting key features of medieval African kingdoms.
4. Drafts of rhyming stories inspired by griot storytelling, incorporating historical and cultural elements of the selected kingdom or region.
5. Participation in the 'Griot Gathering' workshop, learning to play the djembe and exploring storytelling through music.
6. Initial sketches and outlines for travel brochures, detailing reasons to visit the chosen kingdom or region in a griot-style narrative.
Preparation 1. Arrange guest speakers, including storytellers, musicians, and historians, for the 'Griot Gathering' and classroom sessions.
2. Secure djembe drums and other traditional African instruments for hands-on workshops.
3. Gather materials for map-making, including large paper, markers, and reference maps of medieval African kingdoms.
4. Prepare library resources and digital tools for student research on African kingdoms.
5. Set up interactive stations for the 'Medieval African Kingdoms Fair', including craft supplies for making instruments and materials for learning rhymes.
6. Coordinate with community partners, such as museums and cultural organizations, for virtual tours and expert talks.
7. Acquire art supplies for crafting travel brochures, including paper, colored pencils, and glue.
Week 2
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Activities
Rhyming Story Draft - Students work individually or in groups to draft their rhyming stories about their selected African kingdom or region, focusing on incorporating historical facts and cultural elements. (25 min)
Peer Feedback Station - Set up a feedback station where students provide constructive feedback on each other's story drafts, offering suggestions for improvement and refinement. (20 min)
Djembe Practice Session - Students practice djembe rhythms to accompany their storytelling, experimenting with different sound patterns to enhance their presentations. (20 min)
Storytelling Rehearsal - Students rehearse their rhyming stories with djembe accompaniment, refining their performances based on peer feedback and rhythm integration. (25 min)
Travel Brochure Design - Students create their tangible travel brochures, incorporating their rhyming stories, cultural elements, and visuals to entice visitors to their chosen kingdom or region. (30 min)
Gallery Walk Preparation - Students prepare to display their brochures for a gallery walk, ensuring their work is ready for peer review and reflection. (15 min)
Gallery Walk and Reflection - Students participate in a gallery walk, observing each other's travel brochures and taking notes on creative elements and historical accuracy, followed by a reflection session. (30 min)
Griot Gala Rehearsal - Final rehearsal for the 'Griot Gala,' where students perform their rhyming stories with djembe accompaniment, ensuring readiness for the exhibition. (15 min)
Deliverables
1. Completed travel brochures featuring rhyming stories that highlight the reasons to visit chosen African kingdoms or regions.
2. Multimedia presentations that incorporate storytelling, music, and visuals, showcasing the history and culture of selected African kingdoms.
3. Live storytelling performances using rhymes and music inspired by griots, presenting achievements and political systems of medieval African kingdoms.
4. Reflection notes from the gallery walk, documenting insights gained from peers' work and personal learning outcomes.
5. Recorded storytelling sessions that capture students' presentations, ready for sharing during the 'Griot Gala' and 'Kingdoms Fair.'
Preparation 1. Gather materials for travel brochure creation, including colored paper, markers, glue, scissors, and digital devices for research and design.
2. Arrange the feedback station with comment cards and a box for anonymous critiques.
3. Set up recording equipment for students to capture their storytelling performances for multimedia presentations.
4. Coordinate with community partners for guest lectures or virtual tours, ensuring access to digital platforms.
5. Organize the exhibition space for the 'Griot Gala' and 'Kingdoms Fair,' including tables, chairs, and display boards.
6. Prepare materials for the role-play activity, including costume pieces or props that reflect griot traditions.