Exploring the Africa Unit Study

Brittany introduces her Africa unit study for homeschooling, inspired by Amber's blog. She discusses the importance of understanding African culture before American history, especially for African-American children. The study uses a Charlotte Mason approach with core books like 'Africa, Amazing Africa' and 'Africa is Not a Country'. Additional resources include picture books and activities like drawing and sensory boxes. Brittany emphasizes the value of these resources for her children and encourages viewers to explore Amber's blog for more unit studies.

Why did the teacher decide to start the Africa Unit Study earlier than planned?

• The teacher wanted to finish it before summer.

• The school year was shortened.

• Her daughter showed great interest in the materials.

• The resources were only available for a limited time.

What is the main reason for focusing on African culture before American history?

• To follow a new educational trend.

• To make history lessons more challenging.

• To provide a sense of pride and cultural understanding.

• To avoid the topic of slavery entirely.

Which blog influenced the teacher's decision to start the Africa Unit Study?

• The Heritage Mom Blog

• The African Studies Blog

• The Cultural Education Blog

• The Homeschooling Guide Blog

What is the main reference book for the Africa Unit Study?

• Africa is Not a Country

• African Traditions: Ashanti to Zula

• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

• Africa: Amazing Africa Country by Country

Why did the teacher have to purchase most of the books for the unit study?

• The library had limited African books.

• The books were out of print.

• The library was closed for renovations.

• The books were too expensive to borrow.

What activity is planned to help students learn about African geography?

• Creating a map of Africa from memory.

• Writing essays on African countries.

• Drawing Africa step by step.

• Building a model of an African village.

Which book is planned to be read along with a windmill project?

• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

• Deep in the Sahara

• Anna Hibiscus

• The Day of Ahime Secret

Who is the historical figure chosen for study in the Africa Unit?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

• George Washington Carver

What type of arts and crafts activity is planned for the Africa Unit Study?

• Designing traditional African clothing

• Building African musical instruments

• Creating sunset portraits of animals

• Making African masks

What other unit study mentioned in the video is available on Amber's blog?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Harlem Renaissance

• Ancient Egypt

• The Industrial Revolution