Resource Title

African descendants in Latin America

Summary

This activity pack explores the effects of the transatlantic slave trade, and the legacy of African culture in Latin America today.

Resource Details

Publisher: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)
Country of Publication: Ireland
Year: 2022

Curriculum Subjects: Civic Social and Political Education, Politics and Society, History, Geography, Spanish
Intended Audiences: Post Primary, 12-15 Years, 16+ years
Format: Activity Pack
Topics: Africa, Colonialism, Culture, displacement, Latin America, Slavery, Transatlantic Slave Trade
SDGs: 1. No Poverty, 4. Quality Education, 10. Reduced Inequalities, 16. Peace and Justice, 17. Partnerships for the Goals
Countries of Focus: Latin America, Brazil

Description

This pack includes two different activities, using resources from Latin America. They can be used in English or Spanish with some minor adjustments. Curriculum links for both activities are also included for the Irish junior and senior cycles.

The two activities are:

Introductory activity: The Slave Trade (available in English or Spanish, apart from one worksheet which can be translated easily into English as required)
Salvador, Brazil: Capital of the African Diaspora (reading in Spanish, but can be translated easily)

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