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Free 8th grade african history resources for Google Apps
African Culture and History Activity | West Africa Benin Free Cultural Webquest
Have you ever wondered what your students' perceptions of Africa were before teaching your culture unit on Africa, or teaching about African history or geography? This FREE digital resource for use with Google Forms™ in Google Classroom™ is an easy, no-prep activity that explores African media portrayals through the perspective of a prominent African cultural leader, Angélique Kidjo. The African continent is an often underrepresented subject in schools, and middle and high school students need t
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â French 1 Curriculum with Comprehensible Input Growing Bundle
Google Earth "The Underground Railroad" Guided Tour student worksheet
Accompanies the Google Earth voyager guided tour "The Underground Railroad". Students can complete independently or with partners/groups or together with teacher.Designed for one 40 minute class period with 7th grade Social Studies students in NYS.Link to the Google Earth Guided tour "The Underground Railroad" is: Google Earth
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5th - 12th
African American Scientists Slides
This is a slide deck of 17 significant black scientists and their contributions. I generally cover one scientist a day for the month of February in honor of black history month, but I have also printed this out and put it together as a booklet for my students. I've also printed these in the past and made a bulletin board out of them.
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PreK - 9th
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QR Code Gallery Walk The Harlem Renaissance Videos Poetry and Music
This free resource features YouTube videos with QR code links, poetry excerpts, and thoughtful questions for students to walk around, listen, think, discuss, and summarize on seven stations for African-American history. I made this history resource free because it has links to a few images, Wikipedia excerpts, and videos that are free to access online. I hope your class will enjoy this museum-like experience.
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8th - 11th
Black History Month STEM Leaders
This would be an appropriate assignment for Social Studies, History and Science classes, grades 7-12. This Google Slide Presentation contains biographical information on African American pioneers and leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). I created this and use it every year with my STEM, Physics, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology classes. My students really enjoy it. I use this as Bell Work while I take attendance during the month of February, Black History Month. I
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7th - 12th
Middle Passage Virtual Gallery Walk
Introduce the Middle Passage to your students using this virtual gallery "walk".In this virtual gallery walk, there are 5 pictures depicting the Atlantic Slave Trade. After each picture, students will reflect by describing what they see and choosing 3 words that describe the picture. There is also a closure question included.This activity can be completed individually, in groups, or as a class.I hope you find this resource useful!Check out more U.S. History resources HERE!
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6th - 8th
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Apartheid - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Activities & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Apartheid. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:â—ˆGoogle Slides Editable Prese
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K - 12th
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Rosetta Stone
Introducing "The Amazing Rosetta Stone: A Window into Ancient Egypt," an educational resource that will captivate your students and bring the wonders of history to life! The Rosetta Stone is like a time machine that has fascinated people for centuries, and now you can use its captivating story to inspire and educate your students.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle
African Empires Artifacts Activity
Throughout history, many artifacts from Africa were taken through wars, trade, theft, etc. and many are now in various museums in Europe. This resource engages & enlightens students about cultural patrimony and the big debate about where these artifacts belong...in their current Western museums or in their original African locations?Your Students Will: be introduced to this topic with an engaging hook, then explore some example African artifacts from civilizations such Benin, next read/liste
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6th - 9th
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Virtual Field Trip: Exploring Africa
Explore Elmina Castle, major physical features, go on an animal safari and explore megacities in Africa.
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5th - 10th
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Africa: Explained Through History Teacher + Students Guided Notes
This product contains guided Cornell Notes for the Africa: Explained Through History Google Slides presentation. The Google slides presentation covers the impact of colonialism, imperialism, independence movements, and regional alliances on Africa. This is an in-depth look at the impact of history on Africa. Many of the issues (ethnic, gender, language, religious, and economic) afflicting Africa are a result of past decisions that often were not made by Africans themselves. The presentation allo
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Africa Geography Unit Bundle (6+ Weeks)
James Baldwin Melanated Yearbook
If knowledge is power, then the **Google Sheets Playground** will transform your world into a vibrant symphony of melanated brilliance! The "Melanated Yearbook," is a captivating collection that seamlessly integrates with the Google Sheets Playground.**What's the Buzz? **Picture this: an interactive wonderland where the accomplishments, stories, and impact of melanated figures come to life. The Google Sheets Playground serves as a dynamic canvas, beautifully choreographing data about recognized
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6th - 9th
Notable African Americans Powerpoint
This powerpoint includes information about 20 notable and historic African American figures. This product is free and includes video links to cartoon videos from Fresberg cartoon (with permission). Please subscribe to their YouTube channel.
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education
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Black History Month | African Slave Trade | Photo Analysis Activity
In our study of the past, we often focus on textual primary sources. In this activity, students will critically examine an image, instead. Detailed instructions have been provided on how to do this. Both a digital and a printable version are included. This activity is no-prep. Simply assign the digital version in your virtual learning environment and go. Alternatively, simply print the handout and students can work on the activity in class. This resource includes:InstructionsPhotoDigital version
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Black History Month | Ghana BUNDLE | English Version
Islam in West Africa - Gallery Walk Presentation
This is a presentation meant to be printed and hung at stations around the classroom for students to do a "Gallery Walk" activity. It teaches about many aspects of Medieval West African culture and how they were changed through the cultural diffusion that came with the spread of Islam into the region.
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6th - 8th
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Trending Outfits
Format: Google SlidesSubject: Egyptian Gods and GoddessesThis is a fun, interactive activity that allows students to imagine what the gods and goddesses of Egypt would have worn to school! By reading the synopsis of each god/goddess; they must create an outfit that best aligns with the description. Students must also choose a sport that the god/goddess would have participated in during middle school! This activity is great for middle schoolers who are obsessed with fashion/shoes/sports.
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6th - 8th
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Black in Latin America: Cuba: The Next Revolution Viewing Guide
This viewing guide is for the episode Cuba: The Next Revolution from the Black in Latin America series from PBS. Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the complexity of race relations in Cuba from the colonial era through the modern communism. Questions are in chronological order and there is an answer key included.I have used this to teach in teaching World History as well as U.S. History (for U.S. History, I use the video as a comparative study for race relations in nearby countries. The Unite
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7th - 12th
North America Travel Research Project - Distance Learning
This 5 page PDF is a guided internet research project formatted to go long with the Lonely Planet North America site. The website is visually very well done and highly organized. The guide directs student to read and report out about specific topics, while also allowing students some freedom to choose items of interest, thus personalizing their project and making it more interesting for students. Topics covered include top attractions, recent news events, tours and activities and trip planning
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World Geography and Culture Fun Research Project BUNDLE - Distance Learning
The 1619 Project Digital Interactive Notebook Part 2
The 1619 Project is an award-winning series of essays published by the New York Times which reframes American History in light of slavery and the legacy of slavery. It is a free curriculum available at the Pulitzer Center.This digital interactive notebook covers the second part of the 1619 Project and is a companion to the 1619 Project essays. This digital interactive notebook covers many of the key words and definitions found in the 1619 Project Reading Guide. This digital interactive notebook
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8th - 12th
Three Worlds Meet
Notes on the First Americans and North American Empires, West African Societies around 1492, and European Societies around 1492 including the arrival of Christopher Columbus through the Age of Exploration.
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6th - 11th
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Webquest
This document is a webquest about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. I used it in conjunction with my geography unit on Africa.
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6th - 12th
Africa Travel and Culture Project - Distance Learning
Here is a guided internet research project formatted to go long with the Lonely Planet Africa site. The website is visually very well done and highly organized. Topics covered include top attractions, recent news events, tours and activities and trip planning things to know. The guide directs student to read and report out about specific topics, while also allowing students some freedom to choose items of interest, thus personalizing their project and making it more interesting for students. Fo
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Culture Unit - Enrichment BUNDLE
A Long Walk for Water South Sudan
This slideshow presentation is used as a module wrap up for A Long Walk for Water. In the speaker notes, there is a script that students can say while they are learning about Nya, Salva, and what they say together. This can be a concluding play. The pictures go along with the words. If you do not want to do this, then you can still use this informational slideshow.
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Science Grade 7
Apartheid South Africa
Brief synopsis of the history of Apartheid in South Africa. Two video links included and optional assignment on last slide.
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8th - 10th
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