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9th grade african history scripts
Anansi and the Sky God's Stories: An African Folktale (Script-Story)
Anansi, the world's original spider man, is one of folklore's greatest tricksters! Originating with the Ashanti people of Ghana, Africa, this story tells of one of Anansi's greatest feats: winning stories from Nyame the Sky God. He does so by defeating four fearsome creatures: Mmboro the hornet swarm, Osebo the leopard, Onini the python, and Mmoatia the fairy. With the help of his cunning wife, Aso, Anansi uses his spider skills to win the Sky God's stories for the humans of earth!This 12-page d
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Also included in: Hero Tales from World Mythology Bundle
Ancient Africa Unit
Unit Includes:
*All Files can be accessed from a Mac or Windows computer*
Lesson 1- Development of African Civilizations
Keynote/PowerPoint- (28 Slides)
Teacher Script for Keynote- (7 Pages)
Student Outline for Keynote
Lesson 2- Kingdoms and States of Africa
Keynote/PowerPoint- (25 Slides)
Teacher Script for Keynote- (8 Pages)
Student Outline for Keynote
Lesson 3- African Society and Culture
Keynote/PowerPoint- (21 Slides)
Teacher Script for Keynote- (9 Pages)
Student Outline for Keynote
Un
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: World History Bundle
The Triangle Trade and The Middle Atlantic Passage
Offer your students a visual introduction to the slave trading that took place for nearly 300 years between Europe, Africa and the Americas. This slide show on “The Triangle Trade and the Middle Passage” has dramatic illustrations and is accompanied by 8 pages of detailed notes with over 90 facts that you can use to narrate the 22-slide presentation. Areas covered by the slide show include:Atlantic trade routesCapturing and selling African slavesConditions and death on slave shipsSlave auctionsW
Grades:
5th - 9th
Ancient Africa Activities Bundle
This reading activity is written in rhyme.Students read in small groups, one at a time. Divide your class into groups to start.Students then select a part. After they read, choose a few volunteersTo perform a piece for everyone’s eyes and ears. Fluency improves, and students connect with text.A lively discussion can take place next. Topics include the diverse land of Africa, Africa as the birthplace of humanity, and ancient civilizations including Egypt, Kush, Meroe, and Axum. This material is
Grades:
7th - 10th
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West African Kingdoms, Readers Theater | Rhyming
This reader's theater is written in rhyme.Students read in small groups, one at a time. Divide your class into groups to start.Students then select a part. After they read, choose a few volunteersTo perform a piece for everyone’s eyes and ears. Fluency improves, and students have fun with text.A lively discussion can take place next. Topics include the West African civilizations Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Senegambia and the Akan states, and Benin. This material is adapted from the Prentice Hall textb
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient Africa Activities Bundle
Mansa Musa Skit
Experience the grandeur and generosity of one of history's most extraordinary journeys in "Mansa Musa's Golden Pilgrimage." This engaging skit brings to life the legendary pilgrimage of Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, to Mecca. Set against a vivid desert backdrop, the script captures the essence of Mansa Musa's journey - a voyage that transcends mere travel and becomes a symbol of cultural exchange, spiritual growth, and unprecedented generosity.
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6th - 9th
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The Civil Rights Monologues, A Civil Rights Play, Middle & H.S.
Drama! Comedy! Tragedy! Great for Black History Month, or any other month! Are you sick of the same tired old Black History Month programs? Here's a modern play for high school that's guaranteed to hold your audience's interest! Appropriate for grades 7-12Highlighting the story of the Civil Rights movement from the perspectives of the people who lived it, The Civil Rights Monologues gives a 360° view of the movement and the marches in Birmingham, Alabama. This edgy play for high school and mi
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8th - 10th, Higher Education
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Griots Skit
Dive into the captivating world of West African heritage with "The Griot's Echo: A Symphony of Histories," an immersive skit set in a vibrant 15th-century marketplace. This narrative marvel brings to life the rich oral traditions of a West African kingdom, showcasing the pivotal role of the griot - a revered storyteller and keeper of history. The skit intricately weaves tales of legendary warriors, epic battles, and ancestral wisdom, brought to life through the melodious strings of a kora. Witne
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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West African Culture, Reader's Theater | Rhyming
This reader's theater is written in rhyme.Students read in small groups, one at a time. Divide your class into groups to start.Students then select a part. After they read, choose a few volunteersTo perform a piece for everyone’s eyes and ears. Fluency improves, and students connect with text.A lively discussion can take place next. Topics include West African village life, religion, art, music, and literature. This material is adapted from the Prentice Hall textbook, “African American History”
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient Africa Activities Bundle
Socratic Lesson about Identity & Society
This socratic dialogue is intended to help students think about the social construction of identity. This lesson would be a good introduction to any work about identity, gender, race, or social justice and equality.
The original intention of this lesson plan was to introduce a major thesis in The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - that he was a “man” even though he was not “white,” and therefore he was fighting to change the “definition” of “man” (rather than arguing that he “counts”
Grades:
8th - 12th
Play - When Mansa Musa Came to Cairo
“When Mansa Musa Came to Cairo” is based on the 14th century Arab historian Al-Umari’s account of Mansa Musa’s meeting with the sultan of Cairo while visiting during his pilgrimage to Mecca. This play is a fun and engaging way to teach about the Empire of Mali, Mansa Musa, and/or cultural diffusion.Product is a .zip file which contains 4 .pdfs★ Teacher introduction to the play★ The play "When Mansa Musa Came to Cairo"★ 8 questions of increasing Depth of Knowledge levels★ An answer key ========
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Ancient Africa, Reader's Theater | Rhyming
This reader's theater is written in rhyme.Students read in small groups, one at a time. Divide your class into groups to start.Students then select a part. After they read, choose a few volunteersTo perform a piece for everyone’s eyes and ears. Fluency improves, and students connect with text.A lively discussion can take place next.Topics include the diverse land of Africa, Africa as the birthplace of humanity, and ancient civilizations including Egypt, Kush, Meroe, and Axum. This material is ad
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient Africa Activities Bundle
Historical Theater: The Great Depression ©
Tired of giving lectures on complex historical topics? Do you have high energy students looking for an outlet? At Mano Koa Enterprises, we have developed an interactive lesson strategy which enables students (especially the high energy ones) to do the teaching for you with Historical Theater: a hands-on bodily kinesthetic activity which expresses complex points of view during an historical time period. Historical Theater activities provides classrooms with an active and engaging way to tackle is
Grades:
6th - 12th
Readers Theater--Mansa Musa, the Richest Man in History
Not finding adequate readers theater options for my secondary students, I decided to write some myself. I use readers theater with my struggling readers to practice fluency.This piece introduces students to the history of Mansa Musa, the richest man in history, and his journey to Mecca.It is a 2 page script written for 4 readers.
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6th - 12th
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Readers Theater--Timbuktu
Not finding adequate readers theater for my secondary students, I decided to write some myself. I use readers theater with my struggling readers to practice fluency.This piece introduces students to the history of Timbuktu, and does so through the music of Nas.It is a 3 page script written for 3 readers.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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