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The Rise of ZULU

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

The Rise of Zulu chronicles the creation of one of the most powerful states in African history from its roots in the Bantu Migration to its continuing significance today. Featuring primary source illustrations, effective maps, videos, and nearly 100

Subjects:

World History, Black History Month, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Internet Activities, Webquests

$9.95

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Save with the West African History Bundle

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

This bundle combines four lessons specifically on West Africa. Combined, Historic Cities of West Africa -Kano and the Walled Cities of HausalandThe 100,000 Horsemen of West Africa: Then and Now, andTimbuktuProvide a well illustrated and sweeping

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Black History Month, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Internet Activities

$31.80

$19.95

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The 100,000 Horsemen of West Africa

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

A resource for all ages, The 100,000 Horsemen of West Africa uncovers a little known aspect of African history--- massive equestrian societies. While horses were bred and utilized in many parts of Africa, West Africa is an outstanding example of how

Subjects:

Reading, For All Subject Areas, African History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Printables

$7.95

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Positive Image Education Vol. I Africa ... the Ebook

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

This book contains NINE new online lessons including:Understanding the True Size of AfricaDo Racist Stereotypes Affect the Way You See AfricaHistoric Cities of West AfricaThe 100,000 Horsemen of West Africa: Then and NowTimbuktuKano and the Walled

Subjects:

African Studies, Afro-American Studies, Black History Month

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Webquests

$29.95

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Understanding the True Size of Africa

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

It is not possible to understand or teach African history, geography, politics, economic issues, environmental or cultural development without first getting a clear idea of Africa's enormous size. Size is critical to engaging demographics, history,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Black History Month

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Internet Activities, Webquests

$5.95

$4.95

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Continental Africa Bundle

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

These lessons cover movements that had continent-wide implications and impacts!

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, African Studies, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Webquests

$34.80

$24.95

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White Armies/Black Troops-How Africa was Colonized

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

Many of us believe that Africans had no guns or technology when they first encountered the whites. Thus, although the Africans fought back, the colonization of Africa by the French, British, Germans, Belgians, Portuguese and Italians –known as the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Black History Month, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Internet Activities, Webquests

$10.95

$9.00

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Brilliant Ideas From Ancient Africa

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

Some of humanity's most brilliant ideas were developed and codified in a special region of Africa called the Nile Valley. Because it was a unique geographical phenomenon - a great river running through the desert that flooded regularly - early Man

Subjects:

Ancient History, Black History Month, African History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Guided Reading Books

$7.95

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Historic Cities of West Africa

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

West Africa (the area of Africa where most of the Black peoples of the Americas come from) has several hundred cities and towns. Many of these urban centers are hundreds of years old and can be favorably compared with other cities in any other part

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Black History Month, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Internet Activities, Webquests

$9.95

$8.00

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50 African Cities-Over 1,000,000 Souls Each

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

Modern Africa houses mega-cities from North to South and East to West. Explore engaging resources on the history, culture and unique qualities of 50 of her cities with over one million residents.

Subjects:

African Studies, Black History Month, African History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Internet Activities, Webquests

$12.95

$9.95

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Timbuktu

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

Timbuktu linked parts of Africa closely together and developed great intellectual traditions of its own that shined from West Africa to the rest of the world. Timbuktu itself was a relatively small city close to several other small cities, but

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Social Studies - History, Black History Month, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Internet Activities, Webquests

$7.95

$6.95

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The 100,000 Horsemen of West Africa: Then and Now

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

If a picture were painted from African history, with hundreds, perhaps thousands of horsemen riding through vast plains towards great cities encircled by miles of walls...many people would not believe it. Yet, this very picture is painted in the

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Social Studies - History, Black History Month, African History

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Internet Activities, Webquests

$7.95

$6.95

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Kano and the Walled Cities of Hausaland

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

"Kano and the Walled Cities of West Africa" introduces the large West African fortified city and its wall that circled the Northern Nigerian city for 14 km! Kano was part of a region called the Hausa City-States that featured vast trading networks

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Black History Month, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Lectures, Internet Activities, Webquests

$5.95

$4.95

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The Elephant in the Room PowerPoint

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

Black History Made Fresh by Dr. Watts Introduces a fresh perspective.:Stimulate discussion and critical thinking by introducing new, concise and eye opening facts through lessons and historical graphics.Most of these lessons and graphics are

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Black History Month, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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Do Racist Stereotypes Affect the Way You See Africa?

By Black History Made Fresh by Dr Watts

For generations we have been exposed to stereotypes of Africa in ways that are both horrific and insidious. They affect black and white people alike and lead us down a dark path to self hatred or racist. These stereotypes are, however, untrue.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Black History Month, African History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Internet Activities, Webquests

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Digital Download PDF (1.22 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

* Over 40 years of developing original African and African Diaspora history materials * 20 years of teaching African and African American history at the University level --Dillard University, Temple University, University of Central Arkansas, Indiana University, Delaware State University * Taught classes at The Smithsonian Institute * Co-author of Philadelphia Schools African American mandated African American History Curriculum (2007-present) * Creator of Afro-Vision.com

MY TEACHING STYLE

* Intricate use of primary source illustrations * Introduce new subject areas in Black History * Engage original lessons and activities * Explore Historic and Original maps and activities * Encourage Critical thinking and debunking stereotypes * Encouraging the use of excellent internet resources

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

* Thomas J. Watson Fellowship * Senior Fellow - Phelps Stokes Fund * Fazl i Umar Book Award (Pakistan) * Certificate, National Archives & Records Service, Modern Archives Institute Washington, D.C.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Dr. Daud Watts is a specialist in both African and African American history who studied at the University of Ghana and Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone. Ph.D 2011 Temple University (African American Studies) M.A. 2000 Indiana University (African American Studies) B.A. 1972 Trinity College CT (Intercultural Studies) He authored materials in the African American History curriculum, mandated in the Philadelphia School system and taught summer courses at the Smithsonian. He most recently taught at,Dillard University in New Orleans before the covid-19 pandemic.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Dr. Watts has produced materials for students and adult learners that have been utilized from secondary to graduate education, including Children's Workbooks. Several are found on TPT. He is also a photographer,graphic designer and musician. He has five children, ten grandchildren, and two great grandsons.

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies, Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies), For All Subjects, Holidays/Seasonal, Black History Month, African History