Lessons & Resources about Kenya

Lessons

• Mau Mau Rebellion
  A selection of resources about the Mau Mau rebellion, a critical turning point in Kenya’s history. Includes background information, articles, worksheets, and videos to better understand Kenya’s independence from British colonization.
• The Swahili
  A series of resources, including websites, videos and print materials, to teach about Swahili life and culture.
• Swahili Proverbs
  A list of Swahili proverbs, illustrating important values in Swahili culture, and some activities to better understand the importance of proverbs.
• Virtual Kenya Kit:

Instructions

• Introduction

Material Culture: Kenyan Objects

• Kenyan Objects

Kit Guides

• Kenya Kit Teaching Guide
• Kenya Information Guide
• Curriculum Guide
• Nairobi Information Guide
• Baricho Village Guide

Photo Packets

• Nairobi: Kenyan City Life
• Baricho: A Village in Kenya
• Kenyan and American Kids

Additional Resources

• Teacher’s Notes
• Baricho Village Additional Information
• Kariobangi Characters