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8th grade african history worksheet pdfs
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)
"Africa is NOT a Country" - Intro to Geography and Culture in Africa (SS7G4)
I recently used this lesson to introduce the geography unit for Africa in my 7th-grade class. I had my students explore the CNN article and the Ted Talk. After they read the article they answered some reflecting questions on the worksheet to guide their understanding. As a class, we later discussed some of the stereotypes that they read and their reaction towards them. Then I played the middle part of the Ted Talk and had them answer the questions to engage them. This was such a powerful lesson
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Africa Resources
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.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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)
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)
Dividing Up Africa- Scramble for Africa (SS7H1)
This product includes various strategies to help students understand European colonization in Africa, the Scramble for Africa, and the Berlin Conference. This product includes maps, political cartoons, readings, and comprehension questions to check for understanding. Great assignment for:Directed instructionGroup work Independent practice Remediation Homework Substitute Plans I used this assignment to introduce our new unit on European colonization in Africa. I did a whole class guided instructi
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Africa Resources
Invictus Movie Questions with ANSWERS | MOVIE GUIDE Worksheet
Invictus movie questions (released 2009) help keep students engaged throughout the film by providing 29 questions for them to answer to keep them on track. The Invictus movie guide comes with a key that has suggested answers provided at the end.The Invictus Worksheet follows along as Nelson Mandela faces the task of unifying a country divided by race. With only months since the end of Apartheid, divisions still exist between the country's whites and blacks, something Mandela notices during an i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Harriet Movie Guide Questions
This is a 40 question movie guide for the 2019 hit movie Harriet. This movie is rated PG-13 and perfect to show your middle school or high school students when teaching the Civil War, the Underground Railroad, slavery, and Harriet Tubman. The questions go in order of the movie and are simple for students to answer. The questions help keep students engaged throughout the film and also pick up on key parts. Answer key included. Available in both pdf and google doc form. Perfect for distant l
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7th - 12th
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A LONG WALK TO WATER Novel Study
Set in northeast Africa, Linda Sue Park's fascinating biographical novel A Long Walk to Water, proves the power of the human brain and the depth of the human spirit under extraordinary circumstances. Here is a no-prep novel study that includes:- Board pages with appropriate pictures and discussion questions transferable to overheads or smart board - a student handout of the same questions is included.- A one page set of reading comprehension questions for each chapter (18 total) - divided int
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6th - 8th
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Imperialism Primary Source Analysis of Menelik II Letter
This primary source worksheet features a letter from Ethiopian Emperor Menelik II to the Europeans meeting at the Berlin Conference in 1884 regarding Imperialism and the "Scramble for Africa". The resource includes an introduction with background information on Emperor Menelik II, the Battle of Adwa, and Ethiopia's victory against the invading Italian army. The primary source letter from Menelik requests help from the European powers gathered at the Berlin Conference, where they would go on to d
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7th - 10th
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Watsons Go to Birmingham Movie Guide (2013) - Google Slide Copy Included!
This movie guide has 20 questions that students answer as they watch the movie Watsons Go to Birmingham. There is also a 5 question extended response sheet. The movie guide answer key is included. The digital copy link is on the credits page.
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4th - 8th
The Travels of Ibn Battuta Primary Source Reading
The Travels of Ibn Battuta Primary Source Reading - Great for Distance LearningThis is an excellent resource to include with your unit on West Africa or Mali! In this reading, students will read two excerpts from Ibn Battuta's travels. The first excerpt is from The Saltworks at the Oasis of Taghaza and the second is Ibn Battuta Meets the King of Mali. Using Google Classroom in your class? NO PROBLEM! A link to the Google Slides version of this resource is included in this purchase. Just look at
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Islam Unit Bundle
14 COWS FOR AMERICA: 9/11 Reading & Activities
This lesson for C.A. Deedy's "14 Cows for America" is perfect for a wide range of grade levels. It is a picture book with a serious message - a true story about the Maasai people and their contribution of 14 cows to help the citizens of the United States after the September 11 disaster.
I've made this lesson rather simple, in accordance with the book itself. The unit contains -
- Three board pages to introduce the 9/11 topic and the people of the Maasai area of Kenya
- Teacher ideas for a rev
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5th - 12th
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Ancient African Civilizations Mapping Worksheet
Students locate and Label the followingCivilizations: Ancient Egypt Ancient Carthage Kingdom of Aksum Great Zimbabwe Luba Kingdom Empire of Ghana Kingdom of LundaMali EmpireKingdom of the KongoSonghai EmpireIndian OceanNiger RiverNile RiverCongo RiverAtlantic OceanZambezi River
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5th - 12th
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West African Kingdoms Timeline
This handout will help students learn how to read and understand a timeline using information about the West African Kingdoms (Ghana Empire, Mali Empire, and the Songhai Empire). Students will apply their knowledge by answering the questions below the timeline. Events on the timeline cover the beginning and end of each empire, the Gold and Salt trade, and important leaders such as Sundiata Keita, Mansa Musa, and Sunni Ali.
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4th - 12th
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Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History Month *35 Questions & Answer Key* (NETFLIX)
Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History Month is a fun and engaging way to learn about various figures in African American history. He tells the stories of individuals that many may not be aware of when it comes to African American advancements and innovations and also shares the stories of some well-known figures. Some of the lives examined in the documentary are: Henry "Box" Brown, Robert Smalls, Dr. Mae Jemison, George Speck, Joe Lewis, Frederick Douglass, Josephine Baker, Vivien Thomas, and Wi
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month Documentary Duo (Misty Copeland/Kevin Hart)
The Scramble for Africa: World History Text and Assessment
This is a world history passage and assessment telling the story of the Scramble for Africa. It works as a stand-alone resource for the study of this time period or as an introductory reading for a lengthier unit on the colonization or history of Africa. The text clearly details the major causes of European imperialism and colonization, the areas conquered and colonized by each European power, and the effects of the “Scramble for Africa” on African societies. The close reading text was written
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5th - 8th
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Africa's Great Civilizations Documentary Viewing Guide - Ep. 3 Empires of Gold
About this Resource:This worksheet is designed to be used with the PBS documentary series, Africa's Great Civilizations. This particular worksheet pairs with Episode 3: Empires of Gold, which delves into the history of West Africa cultures involved in the Trans-Saharan Trade system. The episode runs about 50 minutes. Questions include short answer and fill-in-the-blank, as well as an extended response at the end. This would be a good supplement to any class learning about African Kingdoms such a
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6th - 12th
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Kente Cloth: Reading and Activity (Africa Culture)
I created this simple activity to help my students understand a piece of Africa's culture. We discussed how diverse Africa is and how there are many cultures in Africa. After our discussion I had my students explore Kente cloth. It was very easy and engaging for my students. I also had a few students who brought in real Kente cloth! Follow me for more great resources!
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Africa Resources
Invictus Movie Guide (2009)- Nelson Mandela and South Africa
Invictus, is the 2009 film based off of John Carlin's book, Playing the Enemy. The film follows the efforts of a newly elected Nelson Mandela as he tries to unite his country after years of apartheid. His efforts center around rugby and the 1995 World Cup game. The Springboks had been a symbol of apartheid but he was able to use this sport to unite white and black South Africans to make it his country's game. The film is directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony K
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7th - 12th
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Queen of Katwe Movie Guide (2016) - Google Copy Included
This 20 question movie guide, 5 question extended response sheet, and answer key pairs with the 2016 movie.
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4th - 9th
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AFRICA Geography & History Worksheets and Puzzles
You will find lessons and activities for African history and geography in this product.Physical, cultural, historical and economic geography of Africa are addressed in these worksheets, word searches, projects, puzzles, and other activities. Directions for using EXCEL and the details for creating a chart comparing population change in a selection of African countries are included. All projects and handouts are student tested.In addition, students will become familiar with unique regions of Afr
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5th - 10th
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Sub Saharan Africa Geography Maps:
I have created these blank geography maps for Sub Saharan Africa. I like my students to practice creating and interpreting maps. For years I have not been able to find what I was looking for so I created my own instead. There are 11 in this package and it includes a color answer key as well for each map. Blank Sub Saharan Africa MapClimate Map of Sub Saharan Africa MapPopulation Map of Sub Saharan Africa MapPolitical Map of Sub Saharan Africa MapResource Map of Sub Saharan Africa MapPhysical Map
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Blank and Colored Maps: Geography Maps Bundle: 6 Continents: 78 Maps
Apartheid in South Africa Image Analysis: Vocabulary Practice (SS7H1)
After students learned about Apartheid, I had them complete this activity. It was a great way to help them to practice those key vocabulary, but also to help them understand what people were going through during Apartheid in South Africa. All learners were able to complete this assignment and the pictures vary in difficulty, so if a student was stuck they could look at another one. No prep work needed to teach this assignment. Part 1- Have students complete the vocabulary introduction sheet to
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Apartheid (SS7H1)
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