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Geography seeks to study our planet and tell the stories of the people who inhabit it. But what stories are told? And who is chosen to tell them? Throughout history, often black geographers were not given credit for their explorations and discoveries.
1492: Among the crew on the Santa Maria during Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas is Pedro Alonzo Nino, a black man. Africans also accompany Ponce de Leon, Hernando Cortes, Francisco Pizarro, Hernando de Soto, and Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in the early 16th century and it is said they helped with the discoveries.
This lesson brings to light and gives credit to 14 African American/black who were geographical explorers throughout history. Students also have the options to choose to research a past or present geographer outside of those specific to this lesson.
The learner will:
· Gain a greater understanding of African American / black geographers / explores
contributions and role in history.
· Analyze how African American / black explorers impacted the occupations in
geography.
· Gain an understanding of how unnoticed black geographers aided in creating a
passageway for following African
· American / black generations to appreciate geography.
· Understanding on how the African American / black populations has impacted and
continues to impact geography.
This lesson includes:
· Suggested videos for introduction
· Detailed instructions including preparation, materials needed, procedures and game
instructions.
· Group or Individual Activity
· Research guide
· Exit cards
· Understanding on how the African American / black populations has impacted and
continues to impact geography.
