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African history Common Core RH.9-10.4 resources
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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Children of Blood and Bone Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. With over 140+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the literary analysis resources, critical consciousness activities and discussions, fiction close readings, West Africa and Yoruba historical and cultural readings and activities, extension projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provid
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8th - 12th
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Imperialism and Crimes Against Humanity in the Congo Free State
This lesson plan for Imperialism includes primary source excerpts from George Washington Williams' letter to Belgium's King Leopold II about the crimes he witnessed in the Congo Free State. George Washington Williams was an African American writer who interviewed Leopold then traveled to the Congo in 1890. The terrible acts he witnessed there inspired his letter, which is credited with coining the phrase "crimes against humanity". It also was instrumental in the colony being taken from Leopold's
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8th - 11th
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African Decolonization Lesson Plan
This lesson plan on Africa's decolonization is a thorough and engaging resource with multiple activities to ensure your students understand this important period in history and its impact on today. A lesson plan details exactly how to use all the resources, along with a suggested warm up, videos, and more. An engaging PowerPoint covers the decolonization era, its background, and legacy. There's a special focus on Ghana, Kenya, Algeria, and the Congo. It also touches on Nelson Mandela's fight aga
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8th - 11th
Rwandan Genocide Reading Assignment and Research Activity
In this Rwandan Genocide assignment and research activity, students answer guiding questions while learning about the Rwandan Genocide (also known as the Rwandan Holocaust). Students read a guided text that highlights the role of European colonizers (Germany and Belgium) in reinforcing (and perpetuating) a divide between Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa members of Rwanda. Students learn about the 1884 Berlin Conference, the social structure of the Hutu and Tutsi, the 1959 Hutu Revolution, the creation of t
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7th - 10th
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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
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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African Nations Gain Independence worksheet
African Nations Gain Independence worksheetAIM: How did African nations gain independence from imperialist nations?Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on two case studies - Kenya and Ghana - as examples of methods used by Africans to free themselves from colonialism. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the worksheet - cartoon analysis reviewing the reasons and process of African
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #7 Africa - Geography Through the End of Apartheid
Geography of North Africa Reading & Map Assignment: Print & Digital
This map and one page reading assignment was created for distance learning and I have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (PDF, Microsoft Word, & Google Docs).The reading discusses how North Africa is politically and culturally more linked to the Middle East and Europe than sub-Saharan Africa. It describes the Maghreb or the fertile area of Morocco. It also discusses the impact the Aswan High Dam has had and how oil has also impacted the region
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7th - 12th
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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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MIDDLE AGES 12-DAY UNIT: Feudalism, Black Death, Crusades, Review, Exam EDITABLE
This resource is a comprehensive and engaging unit covering the Middle Ages aka Medieval Times. There are 11 days of lessons, homework, a review, and an exam. Each lesson is complete and no-prep, saving you valuable time and energy. The lessons are designed to be engaging and varied, ensuring that students stay interested and focused throughout the unit. Plus, all the content and skills students need are included, to help your students meet all the necessary learning objectives. And with everyth
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7th - 11th
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AFRICANS KINGDOMS UNIT 10 Days: 8 Lessons Plus Review & Assessment, EDITABLE
This resource is a comprehensive and engaging unit covering the 5 Empires of Africa: Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Benin and Zimbabwe. There are 10 days of lessons, homework, review, and an exam. Each lesson is complete and no-prep, saving you valuable time and energy. The lessons are designed to be engaging and varied, ensuring that students stay interested and focused throughout the unit. Plus, all the content and skills students need are included, ensuring that your students meet all the necessary le
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7th - 10th
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EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM 15 DAY UNIT BUNDLE Including Review & Assessment, Editable
This resource is a comprehensive and engaging unit covering the European Imperialism. There are 15 days of lessons, homework, review, and an exam. Many of the lesson include modified versions for differentiation. Each lesson is complete and no-prep, saving you valuable time and energy. The lessons are designed to be engaging and varied, ensuring that students stay interested and focused throughout the unit. Plus, all the content and skills students need are included, ensuring that your students
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7th - 11th
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE 9-DAY UNIT BUNDLE Including Review & Assessment, EDITABLE
This resource is a comprehensive and engaging unit covering the Byzantine Empire. There are 9 days of lessons, homework, review, and an exam. Each lesson is complete and no-prep, saving you valuable time and energy. The lessons are designed to be engaging and varied, ensuring that students stay interested and focused throughout the unit. Plus, all the content and skills students need are included, ensuring that your students meet all the necessary learning objectives. And with everything being E
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7th - 11th
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The Impact of Imperialism on Africans worksheet
The Impact of Imperialism on Africans worksheetAIM: To what extent did imperialism hurt Africans?Common core aligned worksheet on the impact of European imperialism on Africans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes a variety of student-centered activities designed to promote class discussion, active engagement, and critical thinking such asDo now that appropriately sets up the worksheet - European motivations for imperialism. Secondary source reading - Scramble for AfricaTurn
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #7 Africa - Geography Through the End of Apartheid
Imperialism Full Unit | Google Drive | Lesson Plan | Scramble for Africa
Use this unit to teach about the Era of Imperialism! Students will learn about European Imperialism in Africa, during the scramble for Africa, India and Southeast Asia. Students will also learn about the effects of Imperialism during the Partisan of India, Apartheid, and Rwandan Genocide. What's Included?11 Full Lesson Plans and ResourcesEverything needed to teach the following lessons: Unit Outline: Lesson One – Mapping Imperialism Lesson Outline:Warmup - Talk to your neighbors, what natural re
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8th - 11th
African Empires Before European Imperialism DBQ
This DBQ looks at the achievements of West African civilizations before the arrival of Europeans through 8 primary and secondary source documents including 1 illustration and 1 map. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and a summary essay question using the documents wraps up the DBQ.This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson. This DBQ a
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8th - 12th
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West African Trading Empires worksheet
West African Trading Empires worksheetAIM: How did the empires of West Africa become great? To what extent did the empires of West Africa develop complex civilizations before the arrival of Europeans?Common core aligned worksheet on the West African trading empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Contains a variety of student-centered activities designed to promote class discussion, active engagement, and critical thinking such as:Do now - Primary source reading with questions – sets up the w
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #7 Africa - Geography Through the End of Apartheid
Early American History Colonial America 13 colonies: Interactive Notebooks
Do you feel stressed out, overwhelmed, or don't have enough time to create engaging and meaningful content for your 13 colonies or Colonial America? Then you came to the right place. This early American BUNDLE is going to solve your problem. Included are 3 different interactive notebooks on Jamestown, New England and Middle Colonies, Bacon's Rebellion Primary Source activity, "Can you survive Jamestown?" Game and "First Thanksgiving Myths" interactive games. Activities come with answer keys an
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8th - 11th
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African Imperialism Mapping Activity Carving of Africa Lesson (Google)
African Imperialism Mapping Activity Carving of Africa Lesson Plan Is your class struggling with understanding how African countries got their shape during imperialism?This mapping activity is designed to help students master African imperialism and African history. It covers the following topics: African imperialism, mapping Africa, American imperialism, African history, world imperialism and more. Lesson Includes:Mapping Africa Worksheet PDFMapping Africa Worksheet Answer KeyLink to editable G
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
AFRICAN TRADING KINGDOMS: GHANA, MALI & SONGHAI LESSON + Modified + Homework
This no-prep, editable lesson engages students in close-read activities about the 3 West African trading kingdoms: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. After a mini- lecture and short video, students read a passage summarizing the topic. Next, they work in pairs, scaffolding a comparison activity. There is a modified student handout for struggling learners and a homework assignment, too! The resource includes all lesson components: slides with a warm-up and short lecture, brief video, student handout, and
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7th - 10th
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Geography of Southern Africa Reading & Map Assignment: Print and Digital
This map and one page reading assignment was created for distance learning and I have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (PDF, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and an Interactive Google Slides version). The reading covers the climate zones, mineral resources, Victoria Falls, ethnic groups, and how Madagascar relates to the region. There are 4 questions and some vocabulary for the students to answer (key included). There is also a political map activity
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7th - 12th
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Achievements of Ancient Egypt Lesson, Interactive Google Activity & Hard Copy
The PowerPoint Presentation walks you through the entire lesson, from warm-up to exit. The Google slides interactive activity is also in print-friendly version for a gallery walk or stations activity, so this lesson will serve you year after year. A brief video is included as a link in the PowerPoint.There are 2 lesson plans, 1 for remote and 1 for in-person teaching.The student interactive Google activity has 7 readings with questions.If answered correctly the student moves on.If answered incor
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6th - 9th
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Geography of West Africa Reading & Map Assignment for Distance Learning
This map and one page reading assignment was created for distance learning and I have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (PDF, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and an Interactive Google Slides version). The reading covers the vegetation zones, explains the climate, and discusses the religion of West Africa along with its diversity. There are 4 questions and some vocabulary for the students to answer (Key included). There is also a political map activ
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7th - 12th
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