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African history projects under $5
Martin Luther King Jr Biography Reading Passage & Research Project Black History
Your students will be excited to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. during January with this activity! This includes one biography, one profile page, and several templates for the biography lapbook. This comes PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL (Google Slides). You can easily export the Google Slides to PowerPoint format.The biography includes plenty of information to complete the MLK project, but other book and internet resources can also be used to help students fill this out. Each biography and profile pa
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2nd - 5th
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Civil Rights Movement Project Menu & Activities- No prep, share & go!
This no prep, share and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be engaged in activities which deepen their understanding of the American Civil Rights Movement while sharpening their critical thinking, writing, research, and even artistic skills. Since this is a PDF file, this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. A detailed grading rubric is included for each option, as well a
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5th - 10th
Mansa Musa Hero or Hype? Empires of West Africa Body Biography Poster Project
We know Mansa Musa of Mali was one of the wealthiest men in all of World History, but based on his accomplishments, was Mansa Musa a hero, or is it hype? Students decide! This fun, student-centered, full-body biography project is skill and content-based. Students read, write, and support claims with evidence in a creative biography project format.Here's what's included:1. Teacher Instructions2. An Instructional Slide Show that explains each requirement3. A Mansa Musa 2-page Google Doc Reading. T
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5th - 9th
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Black History Month: Black Out Poetry Project (Use all Month Long!)
The Blackout Poetry Project will allow your students to uncover important figures in African American history and bring them to the forefront of the historical and cultural narrative. Students will examine the idea behind Black History Month and also fulfill the vision of Carter G. Woodson by selecting a significant figure to feature in an original piece of creative writing and illustration. This activity couples the celebration of African American history as well as students' interests and p
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient Egypt Chariot STEM Challenge - Engineering Design (Digital)
Ancient Egypt Chariot STEM Challenge - Engineering Design with Digital JournalsTake your students on an educational journey to ancient Egypt with this complete lesson! Read the letter from fictitious travel guides explaining some of the structures, wildlife, and inventions found in Egypt. Then conduct an icebreaker activity building a pyramid out of cups. Students will test their skills deciphering a code using ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics before moving on to the highly engaging design challen
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: STEM Explorers: Elementary STEM Curriculum + History Around the World
Africa Country Research Project
I LOVE teaching this project, and came up with it after living in Ghana and realizing, upon returning to the U.S., that Americans don't know much about Africa!
In this 2-week project, each student picks a country in Africa after we do background lessons about the continent. (See my store for background lessons.) To assign countries, have students rank their top 15 choices for homework, then go around the room assigning them, entering them in a Google spreadsheet to ensure no two students in a c
Grades:
7th - 9th
Physical Features of Sub-Saharan Africa Research Activities for World Geography
This scaffolded research for the physical features of Subsaharan Africa is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will research about a physical feature and complete a one page activity about it. The Sub-Sahara Africa physical landscapes that students will research are Lake Victoria, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kalahari Desert, and Victoria Falls.Printable and digital templates with instructions are included. A grading rubric is also included for quick grading! This product is
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8th - 11th
Black History Month: Cereal Box Project
Throughout history, many celebrities, athletes, and icons have found themselves on the cover of a cereal box. In honor of Black History Month we are going to celebrate African American leaders, activists, pioneers, inventors, etc. by displaying their achievements on a cereal box of their own! Students or teachers will select African American figures and students will begin researching them. They will have to include certain information and features on your cereal box to receive full credit. For
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3rd - 8th
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Cheetah Paper Bag Puppet
Cheetah paper bag puppet coloring page. Use with any Cheetah story.Perfect for:AfricaSerengeti SafariSavannaBooks:One Cheetah, One Cherry: A Book of Beautiful NumbersBig Cats (A Day in the Life): What Do Lions, Tigers, and Panthers Get up to All Day?Cheetah by Taylor MorrisonDo You Really Want to Meet a Cheetah?Cheetah Cubs African Animal Tales: Sleepy CheetahCheetah Can't Lose What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah?I Love Being a Cheetah!How Cheetah Got His TearsCheetah FastLittle Cheetah's Shad
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Safari Animal Paper Bag Puppet Bundle
Black History Month Quilt Art Tells the Story of Escape!
GET READY for BLACK HISTORY MONTH by purchasing this creative Freedom Quilt PAPERCraft which teaches one of the ways African-American Slaves were able to escape using the "Underground Railroad". First-Grade through 6th Grade Black History Freedom Quilt Printable is a resource that students can create a freedom quilt while learning about the Underground Railroad. This resource can be used with Historical Literature to help students understand more about Slavery in the 1800s. There are 16 patterns
Grades:
2nd - 6th
History of Southern and Eastern Africa: GoogleSlides, Guided-Notes, Task Cards
This lesson covers the history of Southern and Eastern Africa--The definition of fossil and overview of the first human-beings (homo-erectus)The civilizations of Nubia and AksumThe spread of Bantu migrations and language Great ZimbabweArab influences in the region Trans-Atlantic slave trade in the regionEuropean colonial rule and impact Kenya's road to independence (Kikuyu political party and Mau Mau movement)Africa's road to independence and differences of governments An exit ticket that asks a
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5th - 12th
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Pablo Picasso's African Masks - Art Lesson for Kids
This à la cART lesson introduces students to Pablo Picasso and his love for African masks. The lesson is divided into two separate sessions. In the first, students will draw their own mask starting with a Roll-a-Die African Mask game. Then they will use Elmer’s glue to trace the sketched lines. In the second session, they will color their masks with oil and chalk pastels. Art Techniques· Drawing· Outlining with glue· Pastel / chalk coloring techniques You will Receive51-page, non-editable PDFgra
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2nd - 10th
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Kente Cloth Paper Sashes: Art Lesson for Kids
This à la cART lesson introduces students to the history, design, and historical significance of Kente cloth. Students will make their own Kente-patterned sash out of paper. Art Techniques· drawing· painting You will Receive41-page, non-editable PDFgrade levels 1 to 8a single class (60 minute) duration art projectan introduction script to read aloud with questions to engage studentsstep-by-step instructions with photoslearning objectivesgallery of student workcommon core art standardsprintable e
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1st - 8th
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West African Griot Bundle
This bundle includes the materials from my Griot Activity which includes:1. A warm up (document and questions are included) on the background and importance of Griots and storytelling in Africa2. An introduction on how to break down stories in order to write a summary3. 2 embedded videos of famous folktales that would have been told by griots4. 4 different Folktales written down in student friendly language to be read classwide, in groups or individually5. An organizer that students may fill out
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7th
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Apartheid Nelson Mandela in South Africa Timeline
Timelines are a very important tool to use to visualize major events in a given period in history. Students will create a timeline of important events in South African history between 1652 and the present. Your students will choose 12 significant events from the list of 29 events. Included in the Resource:• Directions and requirements• A list and description of 29 events• Five questions related to the timeline• Timeline template• RubricRelated Resources:South Africa Bundle: 12 Projects and Ac
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6th - 8th
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Black History Month Guess Who Craft | Celebrating African American Heroes
Celebrate Black History Month with this Guess Who Craft! Simply fill in the provided questions with information about a famous African American hero, and then open the flap to reveal who it is! This file can be used as an interactive bulletin board or a take home craft for families to guess at home. In this file:6 premade illustrations of different African American heroes: Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Jackie Robinson and Barack Obama 1 blank template that has
Grades:
1st - 4th
Timeline of Ancient Egypt Project
Timelines are a very important tool to use to visualize major events in a given period in history. Students will create a timeline of important events in ancient Egyptian history between 2700 B.C.E. – 1200 B.C.E. Students will include seven significant events from the time period. Included in the Resource:• Directions and requirements • List of dates and events• RubricRelated Resources:Bundle of Ancient Egypt: 14 Student-Centered Activities & ProjectsChoice Board (Six Projects) of Ancient
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Activities Bundle
Character Trait Craft| Celebrating African American Heroes| Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with this Character Trait Writing Activity! Choose a hero to focus on, complete the writing prompt based on their character trait and students can reflect on how they can connect it to their personal lives. Bulletin board lettering is included in this file. In this file:6 premade illustrations of different African-American heroes: Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Jackie Robinson and Barack Obama1 blank template that has no hair (allo
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K - 3rd
7th Grade West African Griot Project
Students become griots in this engaging project that touches on multiple skills:*observing skilled storytellers and what makes them good*reading authentic West African folktales about Anansi, Brer Bear, and more*summarizing plot and identifying a moral*using a menu of options to create a unique project*synthesizing learning to create a polished and engaging videoThis resource includes links to a variety of West African folktales, as well as a complete rubric. You can edit the document to specify
Grades:
6th - 7th
Africa Geography Gallery Walk-SS7G2,SS7G3,SS7G4 (DBQ)- No Prep!
This is a very interactive project where students walk around the room in groups and view documents relevant to the GSE standard. Georgia standards: SS7G2,SS7G3,SS7G4. There are DBQs (Document Based Questions) with each "exhibit." I have included detailed instructions on how to conduct the class project. This is great to preview the standard or review.SS7G2 Explain environmental issues across the continent of Africa.SS7G3 Explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on p
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Not Grade Specific
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Kingdoms & Empires of Africa One-Pager Project: Print and Digital
This is a project outline for a one-pager on the kingdoms and empires of Africa. It has a checklist and topics for the students. There is also a grading checklist that is fully editable.Topics include Mali, Ghana, Songhai, Ethiopia, Great Zimbabwe and more!Multiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft Document, and Google Document. The reading is editable! The link to the Google version is in the key of the other versions.Great for Distance Learning!Follow Learning the Social Science
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6th - 12th
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Elephant Paper Bag Puppet Craft Template
Elephant paper bag template is just right for your next puppet show!Just 2 pieces to cut.The body and mouth are connected on one page and the head is another.This is for the brown paper bag sandwich bag puppets.The mouth opens so your elephant friend can speak his mind!I have included a black and white as well as a full color template as seen in the pics.Each page comes in 3 formats to make it easy for everyone. JPEG, PNG and PDF*I do allow you to include my puppet templates within your own proj
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: HUGE paper bag puppet Bundle Still Growing!
Juneteenth Craft Windsock Writing Activities Flag Coloring Pages Kindergarten
Juneteenth Activities : Windsock Craft► Writing / Coloring / Scissor Skill► 8 Pages► June Art Projects► Funny Art for Prek / Kindergarten / 1st 2nd 3rd Grade► Available in PDF format► Letter size 8.5 x 11 inchesTHANK YOU :✅ Please FOLLOW ME if you'd like to receive notifications when I upload new products and freebies.✅ If you are having any issues please email me at kids.selected@gmail.com and I can help you problem solve.** Personal use only NO COMMERCIAL USE ALLOWED!**
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PreK - 2nd
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Ancient China Brochure
Students review everything they learned about Ancient China by creating a travel brochure. The lesson includes a brochure template with each labels for each topic to cover. Directions tell them specifically what to include in each section. The entire lesson is editable so you can adapt the topics to fit your textbook.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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