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African history activities for homeschool
The Atlantic Slave Trade and the Middle Passage Stations
Through this lesson, students learn about the Atlantic Slave trade and the Middle Passage by visiting 5 stations that discuss Triangular Trade and the experience of enslaved Africans along the middle passage. Students practice writing a historical context through their exit tickets. This activity is a great way for students to examine all aspects of the Atlantic Slave trade by examining primary sources, statistical data, and interactive maps. For the classroom version, you will need at least 2 c
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
Africa Scavenger Hunt with Internet Task Cards Digital and Printable
Africa Scavenger Hunt and Internet Task Cards. A geography scavenger hunt of the continent of Africa. Fill-in-the-blank. Reflects current African geography of the continent. Students can also explore the different regions using the internet to research answers. Includes 2 scavenger hunts. Students will need a map and will have to use their map skills to answer the questions. (several included to support the activity) Also includes 30 internet task cards and a recording sheet for students to res
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4th - 7th
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Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation Game - Ibn Battuta and the Mali Empire
This is a fun, exciting way to get your students to role-play in groups as explorers crossing the Sahara during the gold-salt trade. Students must work together in a caravan to make the right decisions along the journey to avoid losing too much health or too many blocks of salt. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation PowerPoint- Trans-Saharan Trade Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simu
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4th - 12th
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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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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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Martin Luther King Jr Activities 3rd 4th Grade Reading Passage MLK Coloring Page
Looking for Martin Luther King, Jr activities and reading passages to teach your students about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.? These high-interest reading passages and activities are just what you need this January to engage and motivate your students! This pack is an easy-to-use mix of nonfiction reading, writing, and math problem-solving activities. Tasks require students to draw conclusions, encourage critical thinking, and think about how they can make a difference in the
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3rd - 5th
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Medieval Africa | Ghana, Mali, and Songhai | Map Activity | Printable & Digital
This map lesson focuses on West African geography and the Medieval Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students will locate and label African deserts, rainforests, and savannas in order to analyze how trade was affected by different types of geography. A digital version for use in your Google Classroom is included. **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the
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5th - 8th
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The Development of Race Based Slavery in Colonial Virginia Jamestown 13 Colonies
This lesson helps students to understand the development of race-based slavery in the colony of Jamestown, Virginia, and how this slavery was different than previous forms of slavery practiced around the world. Students read a "Historical Background" which discusses how race-based slavery developed in colonial Virginia. They then analyze laws that were created to support this system. It really helps them to understand that this type of slavery was about power. It also leads to great discussions
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
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
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
Nelson Mandela Collaboration Poster | Meaningful Black History Month Activity
Nelson Mandela collaboration poster designed to integrate art into your classroom while learning about Nelson Mandela and South Africa. Two Nelson Mandela poster lessons are included, plus bonus activities. These art activities are intended to complement/supplement any Nelson Mandela or South Africa lesson or unit you teach. It’s a great way to start a unit or cap one off. These art activities are an engaging and entertaining way for students to work together to create a large poster of Nelson M
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1st - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month Activities: Collaboration Posters BUNDLE Set 2
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 Month Craft Bundle, Women's History Month Activities
Super cute Black history month crafts bundle and activities for preschool and kindergarten. Can be also used for Women History month. This Black history or Women's history month crafts are super easy and simple to assemble for preschoolers. Grab it for your students! It comes in colored and black and white version. A perfect fine motor craft for your kids for the month of February .It's super important to teach preschoolers and kindergartners about Teaching Black history month and African-A
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PreK - 1st
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African Kingdoms Stations Timeline Activity | Kush Ghana Mali Zimbabwe Aksum
In this African Kingdoms stations and timeline activity, students learn the history, culture, rise, and fall of six of the most famous African Kingdoms, such as Kush, Aksum, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, and Great Zimbabwe. Students record details on each African Kingdom while they engage with a timeline assignment to understand each kingdom's place in history in relation to each other. Students are introduced to a variety of cultural achievements from all over the continent of Africa, such as the Ge'
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5th - 8th
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Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations & Campaign Poster
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations, Campaign Poster, & Lesson Plan - Print & Digital, Answer Key, RubricThis is a zero-prep, differentiated, fun activity that goes over famous Egyptian pharaohs! This is an excellent addition to your unit on Ancient Egypt and works great as a backup Sub Lesson Plan! I really like doing these types of activities because it gets students up and moving! This resource comes as a Google Drive resource. If you would like to print the resource material, y
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7th - 11th
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Google Earth Scavenger Hunt with Latitude and Longitude Fun Activities
This Google Earth Scavenger Hunt activity bundle is a fun and engaging way for your students to discover and explore both World Famous Landmarks and African Animals using Google Earth. It provides a hands on approach to using latitude and longitude coordinates in Google Earth.Students are required to type the given coordinates into Google Earth to discover and explore the locations of objects on the planet Earth. Perfect for Earth Day and Earth Science.This download includes:4 x Color Google Ear
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3rd - 8th
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Juneteenth Coloring Pages Agamographs Pop Art Craft Activity 3D Activities Fun
Juneteenth Coloring Pages : Agamographs / Pop ArtBundle : 2 Files (Total 25 Pages)1. Agamograph Template : Total 10 pages3d Project : Coloring PageOrdering Number2. Pop Art : Total 15 pagesThis set of “Pop Art-style” coloring sheets features a variety of Juneteenth images that make a great accompaniment to your JuneteenthThere are 5 interactive pages and 5 pattern-filled pages and 5 blank pages to create your patterns.► 1 SIZES: US Letter Size (8.5 x 11 in)► Available in PDF format - Edit from y
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3rd - 6th
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Kingdoms of West Africa Webquest (Ghana, Mali, and Songhai)
The assignment contains 38 questions about the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Standards addressed:Students will analyze the growth of the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, including cities such as Djenne and Timbuktu as centers of tr
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: World History Curriculum Bundle
Kindness for Humanity—South Africa! Ubuntu and Desmond Tutu, Lesson, Craft
Teach about kindness and tolerance in the classroom with a very kid-friendly lesson that features the southern African philosophy Ubuntu, “I am because we are.” Learn about the great South African civil rights icon Desmond Tutu, who preached non-violence as he brought his anti-apartheid message to the world. Then learn about the African philosophy Ubuntu, a term Tutu introduced to the West. Along with Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu spread Ubuntu's message of humanity as he worked to heal post-apa
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1st - 6th
Also included in: South Africa! The BIG Bundle Grades 3 to 5—Crafts, Lessons & Activities
Ancient West African Kingdoms: Complete Unit Bundle! Ghana, Mali, Songhai
WEST AFRICAN KINGDOMS are awesome Ancient Civilizations topics! This resource makes it easy to teach while enhancing reading comprehension, encouraging hands-on learning with interactive activities, and more! This bundle provides you with a 4-week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed. Major Kingdoms discussed: Ghana, Mali, Songhai.You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 5 interactive activities, a Po
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3rd - 6th
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Distance Learning: Ancient Egypt Digital Breakout / Escape Room
:::::DISTANCE LEARNING FRIENDLY! NO PREP!:::::Looking for a digital breakout covering Ancient Egypt? If so, then this is the document for you! All you need is connection to the internet! This breakout is on a Google Form, using response validation. A digital breakout has students find a series of online clues to unlock "locks." Breakouts are a great way to increase student engagement in the 21st century. The 4Cs are incorporated as students must collaborate, communicate, create, and think critic
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5th - 7th
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Civil Rights Movement Project Menu & Activities- No prep, share & go!
This no prep, share and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be engaged in activities which deepen their understanding of the American Civil Rights Movement while sharpening their critical thinking, writing, research, and even artistic skills. Since this is a PDF file, this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. A detailed grading rubric is included for each option, as well a
Grades:
5th - 10th
African Safari Escape Room! - Elementary - Fun - Team Building - Science
A great first escape room for elementary students. Follow the clues to find the hidden treasure in the caves of the Serengeti Wildlife Preserve in Tanzania, Africa. A long time ago an explorer found a deep, dark cave filled with ancient treasure in the Serengeti in Tanzania, Africa. The Serengeti is a wildlife refuge and National Park. He was going to bring it back, when a giant lion emerged from the darkness and almost got him. He has not told anyone where the treasure is, but has left a c
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1st - 4th
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African Empires and Kingdoms Webquest
Many students enter World History classrooms unable to name a single African Empire other than the Egyptian Empire. They often hold stereotypes of pre-colonial African societies as having been small, violent, technologically deprived, poor, quaint people who were tragically destined to be dominated by more “civilized” European groups. This webquest is designed to debunk those impressions as it familiarizes students with the grandeur of the Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Aksum, and Zimbabwe civilization
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9th - 12th
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