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West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
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4th - 8th
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Hidden Figures- Movie Questions and Responses
Here are some questions/responses for students to answer while watching and after watching the movie Hidden Figures.Multiple choice, opinion, short answer & long answer questions.This keeps the students engaged while watching the movie but also allows them to watch the movie and not focus on just looking for the next answer. It's also a great resources to start discussion groups after answering the final one answer response. This resource was aimed at Grades 5-8.
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3rd - 8th
Black History Month Activity Word Search (Famous African Americans Worksheet)
Black History Month: This black history month word search celebrates the African American heroes throughout history. The solution to the puzzle is included.
This Word Search contains the following people:
♦ Booker T. Washington
♦ Coretta Scott King
♦ Dorothy Height
♦ Elijah McCoy
♦ Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman
♦ Frederick Douglass
♦ Harriet Tubman
♦ Lewis Latimer
♦ Malcolm X
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: Black History Month Task Cards and Activities Bundle (Civil Rights Unit)
George Washington Carver (SOL 2.4d)
Check out this packet on George Washington Carver . It was specifically made for Virginia SOL 2.4d, but could also be used for other standards, as well. Here is what is included:Page 3: Carver posterPage 4: Vocabulary wordsPage 5: KWLPage 6: Foldable for interactive NBPages 7-8: Fill in the blank notesPages 9-10: Facts Graphic OrganizersPage 11: All About Carver notesPages 12-15: Search and LearnPages 16-24: Carver bookletPages 25-27: Questions that go with Carver bookletPages 28-30: Carver time
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1st - 3rd
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Kente Cloth Designs and Meanings
Recently I did an "Art Around the World" Unit and fell in love with Kente Cloth from Ghana. My 3rd graders made Kente Cloth and we used this handout to create their pieces! There are 20 designs featured here and each design's meaning is included as well. Each design and color is full of meaning and symbolism. By the end of the project your students will have Kente Cloth full of meaning. This handout is simple and easy to read. I know your students will love it!
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2nd - 7th
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Apartheid and Nelson Mandela Biography Reading Comprehension Bundle
This bundle has two informational articles: one on Apartheid and the other on Nelson Mandela. More specific details below. Each product has a color and BW version, as well as a key. There is a preview of each item, so be to check that out so you see exactly what you're getting.The ZIP file of each product has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to students through email for distance learning. Please do not post of public sites. (T
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5th - 8th
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Harlem Renaissance and Great Migration Activity and Reading | 2 activities!
In Harlem Renaissance and Great Migration student reading and research activity, students learn the origins of (and contributors to) the movement that resulted from the Great Migration. Students begin with an introductory text on the Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance with guided questions to review the essential material. Then, students transition to an activity that allows them to learn more about 7 of the major contributors to the Harlem Renaissance. Students will use QR codes to inves
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5th - 10th
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Thurgood Marshall (SOL 2.4f)
Check out this packet on Thurgood Marshall. It was specifically made for Virginia SOL 2.4f, but could also be used for other standards, as well. Here is what is included:Page 3: Thurgood posterPage 4: Vocabulary wordsPage 5: KWLPage 6: Foldable for interactive NBPages 7-8: Fill in the blank notesPages 9-10: Facts Graphic OrganizersPage 11: All About Thurgood notesPages 12-15: Search and LearnPages 16-25: Thurgood bookletPages 26-28: Questions that go with Thurgood bookletPages 29-31: Thurgood ti
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2nd - 3rd
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Lost Boys of Sudan Video Questions Darfur | God Grew Tired of Us | Microsoft
Students love, "God Grew Tired of Us“, a heartwarming and fascinating documentary about the "Lost Boys of Sudan”. Students answer 30 questions as they watch the video. Filmmakers follow a few “Lost Boys” as they leave African refugee camps & resettle in the US. Your students will be captivated by the challenges the boys faced as they adjusted to life in a new culture, while learning the history of the genocide in Darfur & civil war in Sudan. Your purchase has print & interactive, dig
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6th - 12th
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African Kingdoms and African Geography PowerPoint Notes Activity
In this African Kingdoms and geography PowerPoint and notes activity, you receive a jam-packed 17-page PowerPoint presentation and a 3-page guided notes packet for instruction on African geography and the medieval African kingdoms on Djenne-Djeno, Askum, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, and Great Zimbabwe. This unit PowerPoint is synced to work very well with my Africa resources located here!Students are instructed on the geography of Africa, including the Sahara Desert, Nile River, Congo River, Kalahari
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5th - 8th
Triangular Trade Routes: Map Reading Activity
This product helps students understand the basics of the Triangular Trade during the 17th and 19th centuries. The product comes with a complete teacher key. Ready to use - no prep! You might also be interested in this product:Map Activity: Aztecs, Mayan, and IncasMap Activity: Columbus's First Voyage
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course #24 & Mapping Activity
Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook and Mini Poster Set
Get ready for a fun and interactive unit all about Ancient Egypt, perfect for your lower elementary grades! Included are 10 activities/finished interactive notebook pages that are perfect for an introduction to ancient civilizations in your social studies classroom. Also included are 10 letter sized mini posters to help decorate your classroom and inspire students to learn all about Egypt from the past! Coloring, tracing, and thinking are non-stop in this unit so that your student never gets bor
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: BIG BUNDLE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK SET #1 *25 PRODUCTS TOTAL*
Black History - COLORFUL MOTIVATIONS - African American Persons Posters / Cards
Honor the amazing men and women who have represented and fought for black rights. Included are 24 persons of color who have made an impact on black history, not only because of their achievements, but because of the incredible role they played in paving the way towards equality. Each poster includes an inspirational verb based on their contributions. The following persons are included:Usain Bolt (1986- )Serena Williams (1981- )Ben Carson (1951- )Booker T Washinton (1856-1915)Kamala Harris (19
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K - 8th
Black History African American STEM Leaders Scientist/ Math Posters | 16 Posters
Cultural representation is important in the classroom. These 16 poster for African American/ Black STEM leaders in the African American community are a few of many leaders with science and or math degrees from several reputable universities in the United States. This resource is perfect for black history discussions, bulletin boards and assigning writing activities.16 African/ Black history leaders posters that include:(width: 11 in x height 8.5 in)* 8 leaders of the past (engineers, NASA resear
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Not Grade Specific
Rosa Parks
This packet is all about Rosa Parks. It is specifically aligned for Virginia SOL 2.5g but can be used to fit any standards. Here is what is included in the packet:Rosa Parks posterVocabulary wordsKWL chartRosa graphic organizerRosa foldable (notes)All About Rosa fact sheetSearch & Learn cards & recording sheetRosa Parks bookletRosa Parks timeline & cut/paste activityRosa Parks reading passageIf I met Rosa Parks writing activityBus CraftRosa foldable lap bookExit ticketQuizCheck out m
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1st - 3rd
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Civil War Reconstruction Era Activity Cootie Catcher (13th 14th 15th Amendments)
These cootie catchers/ fortune tellers are a great way for students to review what they have learned about Reconstruction after the Civil War in the United States. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included.These cootie catchers contain the following vocabulary terms: Reconstruction, Andrew Johnson, 13th Amendment, 14th Amendment, 15th Amendment, Carpet baggers, Scalawags, Ku Klux KlanThese cootie catchers come in color and black & white, and also come with a version where students c
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5th - 9th
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Apartheid in South Africa: Reading and Activities (SS7H1)
This product is designed to help students understand apartheid in South Africa and build their understanding of the content. The product includes various activities to guide all learners. There is No Prep needed. The reading is concise and delivers information from the start of Apartheid to the election of Nelson Mandela. Information Covered:National Party Population Registration Act Group Areas Act Paws Laws Act Anti-Apartheid Movement Around the WorldF.W. de Klerk Nelson Mandela This Product I
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Apartheid (SS7H1)
GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA - 54 African Countries Word Search Worksheet Activity
Challenge your students to find all 54 African countries in this loads-of-fun word search puzzle worksheet. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files.The 54 hidden names are: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, CAR (Central African Republic), Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA BUNDLE - 14 Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activities
Black History Month Coloring Pages & Posters
Product DescriptionBlack History Month is a wonderful time to celebrate influential individuals such as Sojourner Truth, Barack Obama, Jackie Robinson, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, Jesse Owens, and Booker T. Washington! Enjoy these wonderful resources that can be utilized for many purposes including:incoporate into an interactive notebookas a teaching toolfor a projectfor a coloring pagefor a classroom resource posterincluded in this product are coloring pages and printables on the followin
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1st - 4th
Transatlantic Slave Trade: Reading and Questions (SS6H1)
This product will engage and help your students to understand how the Transatlantic Slave Trade impacted the world. Through the readings and activities, students will be able to develop their own ethical morals, interpret the influence of the slave trade, and analyze a challenging topic. This product can be used in various ways and for all types of learners. This Product Includes:•Introduction- See, Think Wonder: Students will analyze two images of slave ship diagrams and write about what they s
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Transatlantic Slave Trade Resources (SS6H1)
Glory Road Movie Guide & Key
Glory Road is a movie set in the Civil Rights era which deals with the struggle of African Americans during the time. Coach Don Haskins becomes the coach of a struggling college basketball team (Texas Western). To make the team a major competitor he recruits African American basketball players. A great movie about breaking down racial barriers.This guide has 39 questions that are in chronological order throughout the movie so students can easily follow along and pull information from the film at
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8th - 12th
Arthur Ashe (SOL 1.3e)
A unit on Arthur Ashe! This was specifically made fo Virginia SOL 1.3e, but can be used to meet any standards. Here is what is included:Page 3:Arthur R. Ashe Jr. postersPage 4:Vocabulary wordsPage 5:KWLPage 6:Graphic Organizer (You can use how you want.)Page 7:Facts about Arthur AshePage 8-10:Arthur R. Ashe Jr. foldable (2 versions)Page 11: All About Arthur R. Ashe Jr. fact sheetPages 11-20:Arthur R. Ashe Jr. bookletPages 221-22:Arthur R. Ashe Jr. booklet question sheetPages 23-24:Arthur R. Ashe
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1st - 2nd
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Notable Famous Black Canadians
✿✿✿This is a print and ready to use activity! ✿✿✿This product includes print-ready, differentiated activities to supplement your lessons around Black History Month. This is a great resource to add Canadian content to your Black History Month lessons. This packet includes:17 Biography Posters (with a focus on Notable Nova Scotians) Donovan BaileyCarrie BestJully BlackSenator Wanda Thomas BernardGeorge Elliott ClarkeViola Davis DesmondMichaëlle JeanJosiah Henson Ferguson Arthur Jenkins Elijah McCo
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2nd - 6th
13th (2016): Complete Movie Guide
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans.This is the documentary everyone is talking about! This video guide comes with 32-questions that will help keep your students focused throughout the video. It also includes time stamps for groups of questions, which will make it easier for you to plan. This product comes with a complete answer key and a blank st
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9th - 12th
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