In Athena’s US-Ghana Young Historians Program, schools in Ghana and the US partner for a year-long study of Ghanian history. Athena Learning provides all curriculum, instruction and facilitation in partnership with the schools.

This program is available in both English and French.

  • Schools in the US are paired with schools in Ghana. Using the same curriculum, they venture on a journey through the history of Ghana from ancient kingdoms to trans-Saharan trade, through colonialism and the fight for independence. We will learn about Ghana’s pivotal role in history.

  • Partner with a school in Ghana.

    Together with Ghanian classmates, study the history of Ghana from 300AD to the present.

    Have penpals between US and Ghanian students. Learn about each other’s culture and experiences.

    Take a virtual field trip with your Ghanian classmates to places of historical interest in Ghana.

    Develop an appreciation for the extraordinary achievements of an African nation.

    Participate in ZOOM discussions with Ghanian classmates.

    Debate Ghanian classmates on a topic related to our shared history. The debate is judged by historians.

  • Grades 4-7

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In Athena’s US-UK Young Historians Program, schools in the UK and the US partner for a year-long study of the American Revolution and the development of the British colonies. Athena Learning provides all curriculum, instruction and facilitation in partnership with the schools.

Watch the program video here.

  • Partner with a school in Great Britain.

    Together with your British classmates, study the same curriculum tracing the history of colonialism, enslavement and the events leading up to the American Revolution.

    Watch the program video here.

  • Partner with a British school for the entire school year. Learn US history alongside your British classmates.

    Experience a virtual field trip with your British classmates of a place of historical interest in Britain.

    Have your students become penpals with British students.

    Act out plays related to colonial history on ZOOM with British classmates.

    Debate an issue related to the American Revolution with your British school on ZOOM or in person! The debate will be judged by historians.

  • Grades 4-7

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