📄 LESSON 1.1 – Packet (only)

Lesson 1.1 Learning Packet (FREE) — WHAT IS AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES?

Kick off your Black Studies Journey with this FREE introductory reading packet to help youth scholars and life-long learners define and explore the field of African American Studies. This packet helps scholars define African American Studies as a discipline, analyze its core themes, understand how Black Studies emerged from the social movements of the 1960s, and explore how Black Studies connects to their own lives, families, and communities. Designed for Unit 1 Topic 1.1 of the AP African American Studies course.

📝 What’s Included:

• 📄 6-Page Printable Reading Packet (PDF)
• 📎 Editable Google Doc Link Included
• 🧠 Short-answer response questions with space for writing
• 🎥 Documentary film and primary source analysis prompts

📚 Students Will Learn About:

1. What African American Studies is and why it matters
2. The difference between traditional U.S. History and Black Studies
3. Why African American Studies began in the 1960s and how it connects to the Civil Rights, Black Power, and student protest movements
4. How African American Studies helps people analyze culture, identity, and power
5. Their own connections to Black identity, culture, and ancestral memory

🎯 Perfect For:

• ✔ AP African American Studies (Topic 1.1)
• ✔ 9th–12th Ethnic Studies, African American History, or U.S. History enrichment
• ✔ First-day activities or unit openers
• ✔ Black History Month or African Heritage lessons
• ✔ Culturally responsive instruction that centers Black voices and experiences

📎 Formats:

• 📄 Ready-to-print PDF
• 🔗 Includes editable Google Slide Deck
• 🧠 Class-ready in 15 minutes or less

✅ Download once. Use every year.

Editable + printable. Built for teachers, homeschoolers, and learners seeking an accurate foundation in African history

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