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Analysing ideas of conflict and acceptance in Antrobus' 'Jamaican British'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Antrobus uses language, form and structure to present ideas of conflict and acceptance in ‘Jamaican British’. Key learning points: - The repetition of “Jamaican British” could suggest the speaker having...
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Further algebraic terminology
Pupil outcome: I can appreciate the difference between an equation, an identity, an expression, a term and a formula. Key learning points: - A single number or letter, or the product of numbers and/or variables. - An expression contains...
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The story of Esther and Haman
Pupil outcome: I can explain why the story of Esther is important for Jews. Key learning points: - The Jewish festival of Purim remembers Esther, queen of Persia, who was secretly Jewish. - Haman, the king's chief minister, hated Jews...
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Knowing who to trust online
Pupil outcome: I can describe different ways to help decide who to trust online. Key learning points: - Many people behave differently online than they do in real life. - People we do not know offline are online strangers. - It is not...
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Understanding who uses the internet
Pupil outcome: I can explain who uses the internet and why it’s difficult to tell who people are online. Key learning points: - Billions of people around the world are online. - People can use the internet anywhere in the world. - People...
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Reading 'The Proudest Blue' and developing fluency
Pupil outcome: I can listen to and read 'The Proudest Blue' to develop my fluency and understanding of the text. Key learning points: - 'The Proudest Blue' is a children's picture book, written by Ibtihaj Muhammad, that celebrates being...
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Algebraic terminology
Pupil outcome: I can correctly identify: term, coefficient, factor, product, expression, formula, identity and equation. Key learning points: - Words you have used to describe numbers can also be used in algebra like factor and product....
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De Moivre's theorem to prove Trigonometric Identities
Learn how De Moivre's theorem can be used to prove Trigonometric Identities. Welcome to our comprehensive series of Advanced High School Mathematics Tutorials! This series is perfect for students, teachers, and anyone looking to deepen...
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The First Great Awakening
The First Great Awakening revived Christianity across the American colonies, introducing a new era of religious practice and community involvement.
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Massachusetts Bay Colony
In 1630, around 1,000 Puritans left England behind for a new start in the New World. Against all odds, they managed to make a success of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. But how did they do it and what impact did it have on our nation?
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The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the final major conflict of the War of 1812. It ended in an unlikely victory for the U.S over Great Britain, helping to foster a newfound sense of national pride.
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The Evolution of (Black) Beauty
Our perception and definition of beauty has morphed over time, so instead of trying to define everything we focused on three areas of the beauty industry: haircare, skincare, and makeup -- to show you just how far the industry has come....
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What Missy Elliott did for Afrofuturism
Missy Elliott and her frequent collaborators have produced over two decades of music videos that we are going to attempt to justify as Afrofuturistic work. Grab your inflatable trash bags, as we take a stroll down memory lane.
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Should you go to an HBCU?
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have the prestigious honor of always being committed to the mission of educating everyone regardless of race, but Evelyn and Hallease both attended a PWI (Predominately White...
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Why Richard Pryor is still funny
From minstrels to vaudeville to Instagram, comedy has come a long way. Richard Pryor is arguably your favorite comedian's favorite comedian so in this episode, Hallease and Evelyn look at how comedy has changed throughout modern history,...
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Should we keep eating Soul Food?
As our culture evolves so does our food. What was once eaten out of necessity has become celebratory, all the while being the topic of constant debate. Evelyn & Hallease explore the new and inventive ways our generation is honoring and...
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Where Are You REALLY From? Black Migrations and Immigration, Explained
Human migration is a tale as old as time, but how has that impacted Black culture here in the U.S.? Hallease and Evelyn explore how the movement of Black folks has created icons from James Baldwin to Nipsey Hussle.
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Is 'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X real country music? (feat. Blanco Brown)
It’s often been said that music is a universal language. So why was “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X initially removed from the country Billboard charts? Hallease and Evelyn use this hit record to talk about the business of music and how it...
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She isn't African enough?! DNA Ancestry tests feat. It's Okay To Be Smart
Ancestry and DNA testing is one of the fastest growing consumer markets. Over 26 million people have access to their DNA profiles, but understanding these profiles is complicated -- especially if you're a descendant of enslaved people....
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The Reason #BlackTwitter Exists (And Is Totally Awesome)
From seemingly choreographed takedowns to hilarious commentary on culture and current events, Black Twitter continues to be a source of endless debate, research, and of course endless cackles. In this episode, we deep dive into how Black...
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Are you 'Black' or 'African American?'
Throughout American history people of the African Diaspora have been called so many things...all the things...but what does it truly mean, and how does it impact or affect the way we see ourselves.
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Is This Ratchet Or Runway? Fashion trends to Ghetto Fabulous
What makes a fashion trend go from lowbrow to high class? How does the person wearing the style change its perception? And whose taste gets to be respected? Hang on to your boxer braids for this one, from the ghetto to ghetto fabulous...
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Black Republicans: They Exist(ed)
Did Republicans lead the charge in electing Black politicians? We don’t need to know who you’re voting for but we are interested in how the end of the Civil War meant the start of Black people in US Government and the resilience required...
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Black sounding' names and their surprising history
What's in a name? Sometimes it's just our imagination, and other times it's an attempt at a political statement. Black names have been satirized and stereotyped for a long time, but they have a unique and downright surprising history....