Frantz Fanon: Black Skin, White Mask

Students learn about Japanese culture and make a mask. In this lesson plan about Japanese mask-making, students use research and art to explore the Japanese culture. Students research Japanese masks. Students design their own Japanese...

Students create weather masks. In this social studies lesson, students discover the history behind the weather masks used by Native American cultures and then create their own.

Young scholars assess the connection between animals and Arctic people. They design and create masks that reflect this relationship. They hold an art show to display their masks.

Imagine being forced to assimilate: giving up your language and culture, adopting the traditions of your oppressors. Frantz Fanon's study of colonial domination is the focus of a short video that introduces viewers to the key ideas in...

If a goal is worthy are any means justified to achieve this goal? Yes, according to John Stuart Mill. Introduce viewers to Mill's concept of Utilitarianism with a short video that used an animated tale of a battle for a city to...

Learners explore ancient tradition and craft of mask making, examine role or function of masks in African culture, create instruments, and participate in class projects.

Students examine the effects of race in the criminal justice system. As a class, they brainstorm a list of instances when the offender has been an African American and he is not treated fairly in court based on his race. They analyze...

Ninth graders examine prejudice in today's world.  For this current events lesson, 9th graders describe their top three personality identifiers.  Students read articles on racism. 

Young scholars create traditional African art pieces. In this visual arts lesson, students use modeling materials to craft Gabon clay masks that represent beauty.

Students create Goli masks. In this visual arts lesson, students design and create Goli and Kifwebe-style masks that feature symmetry in the style of those found on the Ivory Coast.