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From doll to icon

How has the iconic doll evolved to embrace diversity in American society ?

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Is there any alternative to the Barbie doll ?

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Meet Lammily

Lammily is an American fashion doll developed by Nickolay Lamm in 2014. The doll was conceived as an "average" alternative to Mattel's Barbie line, which has received controversy over its body image and proportions. Lamm created the toy using proportions of the average 19-year-old woman as indicated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The name "Lammily" was formed by combining his last name and "family".

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How do these inventions impact our daily lives ?

traffic light signal

automatic elevator doors

carbon light bulb filament

What do they have in common ?

Listen to the audio file and take notes. Focus on Madam C.J. Walker's life, product and success .

Your turn !

You've been asked to create a new TV series about Madam C.J. Walker.Use what you've learnt about her so far and write the synopsis of the series. 10 lines

pair work

From rags to riches

Do you think graphic novels like this one is an interesting way to learn about someone's life ?Discuss with your classmates.

Lewis Latimer (Sept. 4, 1848-Dec. 11, 1928) is considered one of the most important Black inventors for the number of inventions he produced and patents he secured, but also for the importance of his best-known discovery: a longer-lasting filament for the electric light. He also helped Alexander Graham Bell obtain the patent for the first telephone.

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Tips to write a good synopsis

Use the present tense Try to hook your reader right away with the biggest and best parts of the story.Don't get caught up in unnecessary or superfluous information.Define your main characters, but don't waste much time on minor ones.Understand your series's genre.Hammer things home with a strong ending that leaves no questions unanswered.

Group 1: Focus on Sarah's life before she created her business: Sarah's problem, its cause, the solution, Sarah's ﬁrst job.Group 2: Focus on the beginnings of Sarah's business: the story of the formula,her experiment, her brand and product name, how she sold her products.Group 3: Find information about Sarah's achievements and inﬂuence.

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Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919) was "the first Black woman millionaire in America" and made her fortune thanks to her homemade line of hair care products for Black women. Born Sarah Breedlove to parents who had been enslaved, she was inspired to create her hair products after an experience with hair loss, which led to the creation of the "Walker system" of hair care.

Madam C. J. Walker

Garrett Morgan, in full Garrett Augustus Morgan, (born March 4, 1877, Paris, Kentucky, U.S.-died July 27, 1963, Cleveland, Ohio), American entrepreneur, inventor, and activist known for his safety innovations in the early 20th century, especially a protective hood that was a forerunner of the modern gas mask and an early traffic signal. Morgan was also involved in African American social causes.

Garrett Morgan

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Alexander Miles (May 18, 1838 - May 7, 1918) was an American inventor and businessman, best known for being awarded a patent for automatically opening and closing elevator doors. He was awarded U.S. Patent 371,207 on October 11, 1887.

Alexander Miles

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How do these inventions impact our daily lives ? traffic light signal automatic elevator doors carbon light bulb filament What do they have in common ? Listen to the audio file and take notes. Focus on Madam C.J. Walker's life, product and success . Your turn !

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how does art empower African nations ?

Art of AFRICA

Chapter III

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Alexis TSEGBA is a young Nigerian digital artist. She is part of the Afrofuturist movement: "I aim to show the complexity of the relationship between our culture and how we use technology."

"The Africa nouveau festival is meant to be a showcase of the most innovative and cutting-edge African artistic trends. It takes place every year in Nairobi (Kenya).

Nelson Makamo is increasingly recognised as a major artist around the world and celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Alicia Keys have purchased some of his paintings.

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New Yorkers Test Their Knowledge On Hispanic Americans And Immigration  NBC News

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Your school is considering launching an esports program. Write a persuasive speech to express if you are for or against.

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Final task- Take part in a TV debate about the influence of Barbie on children.  