From the Streets to the Mainstream: A Journey Through Hip Hop History

• Mathematics
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

From the Streets to the Mainstream: A Journey Through Hip Hop History

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the history of Hip Hop and its significant milestones.

What do you already know about the history of Hip Hop?

Slide 1: Introduction to Hip Hop

Hip Hop originated in the 1970s as a cultural movement in African American and Latino communities in the Bronx, New York City.

Slide 2: The Four Elements of Hip Hop

Hip Hop comprises four key elements: MCing (rapping), DJing (turntablism), graffiti art, and breakdancing.

Slide 3: Pioneers of Hip Hop

Early pioneers of Hip Hop include DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, and The Sugarhill Gang.

Slide 4: The Golden Age of Hip Hop

The 1980s and 1990s witnessed the Golden Age of Hip Hop, characterized by groundbreaking albums from artists like Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and N.W.A.

Slide 5: Mainstream Success

In the 2000s and beyond, Hip Hop achieved widespread mainstream success with artists like Eminem, Jay-Z, and Kanye West.

Slide 6: Social and Political Influence

Hip Hop has been a powerful platform for addressing social and political issues, giving voice to marginalized communities and sparking important conversations.

Slide 7: Interactive Quiz

Test your knowledge with this multiple-choice quiz! Which element of Hip Hop involves rapping? A) MCing B) DJing C) Breakdancing D) Graffiti art

Slide 8: Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed the journey through the history of Hip Hop. Keep exploring this vibrant culture and its impact on the world.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.