Curated OER
Keeping the Past Alive
Students read about the oral histories of West Africa and complete related activities. In this oral histories lesson plan, students read about the importance of oral customs in African cultures. Students interview a family member about...
Curated OER
Divination Bag: Yoruba, Nigeria
Students create divination bags. In this visual arts lesson, students study the beliefs of the Yoruba people of Africa. Students design and create divination bags in the style of the Yoruba people.
Curated OER
King's Headdress: Yoruba, Nigeria
Students make headdresses fit for kings. In this Yoruba tribe lesson, students study the tradition of the Nigerian tribe and then create headdress in the style of those used by the Yoruba.
Curated OER
Yoruba Naming Ceremony
Students, after identifying the history of their own names, write a sentence describing how their name is similar or different to Yoruba studenT names.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Diffusion in the History of African States
Click on "Asante," for a description of African states during this political transition. Links to related information.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: People Resources
Essential information on African countries and African peoples assembled by the University of Iowa.
Digital History
Digital History: Enslavement
A very good description of how Africans were enslaved in Africa for sale to the Europeans. See how the introduction of European weapons changed the dynamic in West Africa.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Benin: People
An interesting account of the many ethnic groups in Benin as well as religions. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Nigeria: People
Learn about the many ethnic groups of Nigeria and where they live. You can also find out about the religions and languages of these groups. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Africa: Western Africa
A simple explanation of the Western Africa region of Africa, with information on the cultural history and examples of artwork.