Lending Library for Educators
The African Studies Center has books and other materials available for teachers to borrow for their classes. Fiction and non-fiction works, for ages kindergarten through high school are available. The ASC will pay shipping both directions. To borrow any of these materials, please contact Stacey Sewall with your request. Search: |
Senegal Culture KitFilled with hands on objects used in everyday life in Senegal, this kit was designed in consultation with K-12 educators. Also in the kit are instructions for games, art projects, and recipes. The kit is free to borrow for K-12 teachers and shipping is included. Detailed info and photos of all the objects, as well as ordering information, can be found on our Culture Kit page. |
ResourcesThe ASC has gathered useful articles, maps, and online resources for K-12 and Community College faculty. Topics include: "Sufi Islam in Senegal," "Guidelines for Teaching World Cultures," and "Instructions for Creating a Google Earth Tour," as well as many others. Please visit our Outreach Resources page to view the materials or to suggest other materials you have found useful. |
Learning BoxesTo deepen understanding of the cultures and histories of African societies, the African Studies Center at UNC-Chapel Hill offers classroom kits featuring sets of African-themed novels for student reading. These are available free of charge to N.C. teachers, and the African Studies Center will pay the shipping costs in both directions. Explore our Learning Boxes |
News for Educators
Response to Kony 2012 |
Movie TicketsThe ASC has teamed with the Galaxy Theatre in Cary to provide Educators with free movie tickets to Africa-focused films. There is more information on this program on our Movie Tickets web page. To learn more about this program or if you are interested in a free ticket, please contact Stacey Sewall. |
FundingFunding is periodically available to assist Educators with the costs of attending conferences, study trips, and related events. Please check our Funding Page for updated funding availability or join our Outreach Listserv to receive funding and program announcements. |
Film Library
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Lesson PlansIn 2007, fifteen N.C. educators came together at a workshop sponsored by World View to discuss contemporary issues in Islamic Africa. The teachers created lesson plans for their students based on the content of the workshop. The lesson plans available here are those developed by the participants. |
The ASC has films available for K-12 Educators and college faculty to borrow free of charge. The ASC will pay for shipping both directions.
