This page provides two fun and engaging topics that can be discussed in the classroom about African American History and its rooted African influence. In addition there are possible assignments and projects for students upon the completion of the topic area. Sample resources have been provided to give an idea of what the subject area should cover.
Stepping is a derrived form of African culture created in the mid 1900. Stepping is an incorporation of the using the body as an instrument. With hand clapping, arm/leg/chest slapping, and feet stomping. During slavery africans used this as a form of communication between each other when slave owners forbade communication. In Africa this form of dance is used for celebrations, ceremonies, and gatherings. In America stepping is widely used as a form of entertainment for most, and in African American Sororities and Phraternities still today. Introducing students to stepping is a fun and exciting way to teach them a piece of African American History that still exists in 2023.
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Many genres of music today have influence of African American culture. African Americans have historically utilized their living conditions to create music that their people can relate to. Popular music today focuses on rythms made by drumming and clapping. Which are recognized as the basic instruments in African culture. African and African American music is heavily influence by slave culture, and the affects there after. Take a ride down a musical memory lane of the African American culture. Take note of some of the musical icons that are mentioned and their musical time frame.
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This webpage was created for the purpose of an assignment for Webster University EDTC 5550