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7th grade african history cultural activities for Gifted and Talented
Art Detectives: Mystery of the Stolen Mona Lisa
Follow the clues of the stolen Mona Lisa and see if you can determine who the real culprit was. Students will examine the top suspects in the greatest art theft in history and write about who they think took the painting.This lesson has been carefully researched for historical accuracy. The facts, suspects, and evidence are true and have been simplified so students can learn about a real crime as well as art history. Photos of the real suspects, criminal, and crime scene will bring this historic
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5th - 12th
Black History Month - Black Scientists throughout Histo - Daily Prompt - Science
This product is a downloadable PDF with an active link to make a copy of this GOOGLE SLIDES DOCUMENT. Please make sure you have a free Google account prior to purchasing, as there will be no refunds. February is Black History Month, and it’s important for *every* classroomthroughout *every* subject, to spend time illuminating Black History in their content.I created this GoogleSlides journal for my Science students to research a differentAfrican American scientist for each day of the month of Fe
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5th - 12th
Black History Month Digital Resource - Ready for Google Classroom™
Are you looking for an activity for your students to learn more about prominent African Americans? This is perfect for students to learn about Black History and African American heroes.This Google Slides™ digital activity includes the following:Brief Description of Black HistoryTable of Contents16 African American Hero Slides - each with a brief description, one link to an article, and another link to a kid-friendly video3 Reflection QuestionsActivity Choice BoardPrintable Note-Taking PDFYou can
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3rd - 7th
Also included in: Black History Month Research Digital Activity + Biography Writing Unit
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
Africa Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
This virtual field trip bundle is a great way to infuse technology, spark curiosity, and bring the history and geography of Africa to life! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore Africa from various perspectives.This Bundle Includes:1. West Africa Geography Virtual Field Trip2. Kingdom of Aksum Virtual Field Trip3. Africa: Sahara & Sahel Virtual Field Trip4. Mt. Kilimanjaro Virtual Field Trip5.
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5th - 7th
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3-D Sculpture Lesson Recycled Art: Cardboard Abstract Shape Face! Middle School
3-D Recycled Art Sculpture Lesson! Cardboard & Paint! Middle School & High School!⭐Looking for a new and easy Middle school or high school sculpture lesson for your 3-D Art Unit?! Try this student-tested art lesson (8th graders loved it!) inspired by the art of Kimmy Cantrell! ⭐This product includes plenty of design resources to easily guide your students through the Design Process.This product will help you to easily introduce your students to the Abstract mask-style faces created by t
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
South Africa! Ndebele Community—Lesson, “Painted” House Craft w Geometry
Introduce students to the Ndebele community of South Africa, and learn how this small community is famous for its beadwork, attire, and painted houses! This product includes the following, all as Adobe files:An images file in a slideshow format with embedded lessons on each slide. Lessons explore the Ndebele community and the heritage they display in their arts and crafts. There is no printout needed.An art project with step-by-step instructions for making an Ndebele painted house, full of color
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K - 8th
Also included in: South Africa! The BIG Bundle Grades 3 to 5—Crafts, Lessons & Activities
African Kingdom of Aksum Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to explore Aksum, Ethiopia. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn and explore ancient ruins up close. This virtual field trip is all about the Kingdom of Aksum (Axum).Your students will learn about and explore::: Geographic location of Ethiopia:: What was the Kingdom of Aksum?:: Construction of Obelisks:: King Ezana's Obelisk:: The Great Stelae :: Church of St. Mary
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5th - 7th
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WEST AFRICAN MUSIC UNIT for Middle School General Music
This collection can be a stand-alone unit for your middle school general music class, or it can supplement activities centered around West African Music or Culture. It is the perfect addition for teachers who use Hal Leonard’s World Music Drumming program and can also be used outside the music classroom to add an extra element to a world geography curriculum. All articles are created explicitly for Middle School students and are written at a grade 6-8 reading level. Music literacy is not necessa
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6th - 7th
Also included in: MIDDLE SCHOOL GENERAL MUSIC Mega Bundle
Hieroglyphic Printable Worksheet Set of Three
Use these three Pun-tastic joke pages to engage students in the decoding of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics.
Pages each consist of a full Hieroglyphic alphabet guide, the lead of a joke written in English, and then the punchline written in well spaced, easy to read Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Above each Hieroglyphic character involved in the punchline is a line for writing the English character represented.
These sheets are great if students need a filler activity/extra credit sheet to complete a
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3rd - 9th
Africa's Great Civilizations Movie Guide Bundle Episodes 1 - 6
This film guide, will move students through episodes 1 - 6, of the PBS series Africa's Great Civilizations. In episodes one and two, students will learn about the African continent's history and impact on civilizations globally starting with Human existence and leading through the exploration of religions in Africa. In episodes three and four, students will learn about the African continent's history and impact on civilizations globally starting with the revolutionary transformation of North a
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord/CCSS Novel Study
This is a close reading guide to the book In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. In Bette Bao Lord's beautiful story of immigration and assimilation, Shirley Temple Wong must learn to make friends and find her way in a country that, at first, does not make much sense to her. Once she finds the perfect role model, life gets a little easier.As close reading is such an important part of the Common Core, students need to be taught to be analytic as they read texts. This unit includes close rea
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3rd - 7th
Depth and Complexity Frames for Every Month of the Year | Print-and-Go
This set of Depth and Complexity frames offers one frame for each month of the year. If you are looking for a quality print and go activity for your students, this is the perfect resource for you. There are twelve Depth & Complexity frames tied to holidays and month themes (such as Black History Month). They've got great graphics and strong, high-level thinking questions. There's even a rubric you can use to evaluate your students' completed frames.No need to be a Depth and Complexity expert
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4th - 10th
African American Black History & Present Athletes All Sports | 36 Posters
This Black History resource is dedicated to the athletes that have represented the black/ African American community in the past and present through many eras. This resource includes some of the many inspirational leaders in the African American community. It is perfect for black history discussions, bulletin boards and assigning writing activities.36 African/ Black history athlete posters that include: *All major sports represented including basketball, football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, UFC
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4th - 12th
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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Virtual Field Trip through Africa
Take your students through a virtual field trip through Africa!This includes 49 editable PowerPoint Slides that allow students to explore the culture, people, wildlife, and geography of Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and South Africa.The virtual field trip includes lots of photos, fun facts, embedded videos, and embedded questions for students to answer.This includes a student worksheet to complete before, during, and after the virtual field trip.My students LOVE taking these virtual tours and always be
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trips Around the World BUNDLE
Grimms Fairy Tale One Act Play & Unit | The Brave Little Tailor With Large Cast!
Talk about funny! This fifteen minute comical play (moderate or large cast depending on your needs) is suitable whether studying fantasy and fairy tales, the German culture or in a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. The central themes include fate, ingenuity and cleverness. Based on the Grimms fairy tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: learn about "the director
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5th - 8th
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"Happiest" Country Social Studies Research and Math Project for Middle School
Math and Social Studies Project Using Critical Thinking and Higher Order Thinking SkillsEnrichment Social Studies and Math ProjectDuring this project, students read and discuss a New York Times Articles that discuss the results of a Quality of Life Survey from around the world.Then students brainstorm and research quality of life indicators in 10 countries of their choice and then rank those 10 countries from happiest to least happy. Students will think critically about factors that would impact
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5th - 8th
Readers Theater It Could Always Be Worse Jewish Folk Tale Grades 5 to 8
Part of a Bundle It Could Always Be Worse provides a sweet reminder that things are not always as bad as they seem. This comical reader's theater script is complete with roles for 20 + students. Reading literature standards are met while engaging your students with a high-interest reader's theater script and unit. Students LOVE the chance to perform as they practice fluency, comprehension, use context clues, and strengthen their listening skills. This piece could be a one or three-day study depe
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Folk and Fairy Tales Readers Theater Scripts and Units Grades 4 to 7
Black History Month Interactive Google Slides Webquest Independent Activity
DIGITAL interactive Black History Month Webquest on Google Slides. DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Google Doc packet for students to record their answers. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom!Students click on interactive slides and write answers on their handouts. This is perfect for distance learning! Over 15 topics, 60 articles and websites, 15 videos, and 45 questions. The webquest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, and extension activities.
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6th - 12th
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Readers Theater Little Girl and Winter Whirlwinds Bulgaria Folktale
Part of a Bundle Need something for after winter break? Something to celebrate spring? Low prep and easy to read or present! This Bulgarian folktale adapted into a reader's theater script with roles for 25+ students is suitable for upper elementary gifted or middle school students studying fairy tales, L. Arts or Drama class. This piece could be a one or three-day study depending upon how much effort a teacher wants to expend. Need something for a substitute that lasts several days? Pick up
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4th - 7th
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Instruments from Africa BINGO Game | Audio Examples for Each Instrument!
Have FUN with your students as they listen and identify music instruments from Africa! Audio recordings are included for each instrument. This would be a fantastic activity to use as:a supplement on a lesson about African history, musical instruments, world musica class rewardwhen there is a substituteStudents will learn to aurally and visually identify: ♫kora, kalimba, mbira, juju shaker, djembe, shaker, sistrum, balafon, talking drum, rainstick, udu, seed pod rattle, sabar drums, conga, caxixi
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K - 8th
The Music of Africa/African Music Presentation
THE MUSIC OF AFRICA / AFRICAN MUSIC POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONIncluded in this presentation:A map of AfricaA collection of African proverbs and an opportunity for the children to reflect on the meaning of each proverbThe D.R.U.M. code which is used to frame a group drumming experience- this is is a great moment to do some drumming with your kids.A link to my favorite global music website of all time "Playing for Change" 7 review questionsA special "thank you" in a multitude of languages This pre
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3rd - 11th
Lion Art/Craft—Painted Papers, Directed Drawing, South Africa Zulu Patterns
Students make an adorable lion craft/art piece featuring painted papers they will create, a lion's face they will draw, and South Africa Zulu-patterned and doodles mane they will design - all themselves! This product includes, all as Adobe files:Art project instructions with images of each step and materials to sourceAn introduction to the Zulu community of South Africa and a look at their beaded patternsAn idea board on Zulu patterns and their meaningsA tutorial on how to draw the lion's face
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K - 8th
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