Lesson 6: Legacies, Racism & the African Diaspora (KS3 History)
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This final lesson examines the long‑term social and economic impacts of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Students explore the origins of modern racism and systemic discrimination, celebrate the cultural contributions of the African diaspora, and engage with contemporary debates about reparations and public memorials. Includes an accompanying worksheet.

Learning Objectives

• Identify and evaluate the long‑term economic and social impacts of the slave trade
• Understand the origins of modern racism and systemic discrimination
• Explore the cultural contributions of the African diaspora
• Engage with current debates about reparations and public memorials

Success Criteria
Students can:

• Identify and evaluate the long‑term economic and social impacts of the slave trade
• Explain how modern racism and systemic discrimination developed
• Describe and celebrate key cultural contributions of the African diaspora
• Engage thoughtfully with debates about reparations and public memorials

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