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African history Common Core RI.5.3 resources
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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A Long Walk to Water: File Folder Research Activity
A Long Walk to Water is a great novel for researching opportunities. Use the informational texts or a computer to research the differences between the Nuer and Dinka tribes. Students will take that information and make a colorful file folder display or they can use the cover page to create this product in a booklet format. Either way, students will enjoy this activity.Included:1 Research Project Cover Page1 Venn Diagram1 Informational Text About the Nuer Tribe1 Informational Text About the Di
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: A Long Walk to Water Bundle
Let's Explore the Continent of AFRICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE AFRICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of Africa. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 8 video and music clips, and 60+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Africa contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outline of the 32 slides i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
Black History Month Digital Gallery Walk
In this engaging digital resource designed for 4th-8th graders, we celebrate the rich and inspiring contributions of six influential African Americans. Through this interactive gallery walk, students will have the opportunity to explore the remarkable stories and accomplishments of these trailblazers. From civil rights activists to scientists, aviators to inventors, each individual highlighted in this resource has played a significant role in shaping history and inspiring positive change. Let's
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4th - 8th
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Heart and Soul Heritage Pack - African American History Literature Lesson Guide
The Heart & Soul Heritage Pack is designed as a broad journey through the contributions and experiences of African Americans across the history of America. The lesson plans are grounded in Kadir Nelson’s stirring paintings and words that grace 100-plus pages of a gorgeous picture book whose story is told through the unique point of view and intimate voice of a one-hundred-year-old African-American female narrator. African American poets have often used words to express themselves during time
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #1
Beyond Black History Month - Queen Nzinga Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension
Introducing the Queen Nzinga of Angola Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle! This comprehensive bundle provides educators with all the tools and resources needed to introduce their students to the remarkable life and legacy of this African warrior queen.This bundle is an important part of any learning curriculum as it allows teachers and homeschoolers to go beyond the traditional teaching of black history, which often focuses on slavery and the civil rights era. Queen Nzinga’s stor
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2nd - 5th
Ancient Egypt Reading Passages Unit - Comprehension Questions with answers
Ancient Egypt Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages and questions with answer sheets. This resource contains 4 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with answers.A quick overview of topics covered in this resource include:1.) Ancient Egypt- covers the civilisation of Ancient Egypt- the Nile River- how the floods happened and the benefitsKeywords: Civilisation, Nile River, Fertile, Crops, cultivation2.) Society & Social Structure of Ancient Egypt- covers the social hierar
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Primary School Bundle of Activities
Harlem Renaissance Heritage Pack - African American History Lesson Guide
The Harlem Renaissance Heritage Pack covers a golden age in African American culture from about 1918 until the mid-1930s when a brave and talented group of Black musicians, artists, poets, novelists, actors, and public figures came together in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. Fueled by the Great Migration, these notable figures established roots and took center stage while creatively expressing extraordinary pride in their culture. The zenith of this “flowering of Negro literature”, as James
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #2
Beyond Black History - Mansa Musa Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension
Welcome to the Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundles focused on the life and legacy of Mansa Musa. Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 13th century, and is widely considered to be the richest person in history. By learning about his incredible life, students can gain valuable insight into the history of African civilizations, as well as the importance of education and leadership. Our worksheet bundles are designed to benefit both educators and students. Educators can
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2nd - 5th
Schomburg Heritage Pack - African American History Lesson Guide
The Schomburg Heritage Pack centers on the story of Arturo Schomburg – a passionate man whose lasting legacy, Harlem’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, still opens its doors to those wishing to learn more about the people he knew had been left out of the history books. This Afro–Puerto Rican collected books, letters, music, and more to bring to light the achievements of people of African descent through the ages. The additional books and optional videos scheduled in the lesson pla
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #1
Beyond Black History Month - Shaka Zulu Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension
Welcome to the Shaka Zulu Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle. This bundle is designed to provide educators and students with a comprehensive learning experience about the life and legacy of Shaka Zulu.Shaka Zulu is a significant figure in African history, representing a powerful leader and unifier of the Zulu people. Learning about his life and legacy can provide students with a powerful example of black leadership and empowerment. This bundle offers an opportunity to move beyond
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2nd - 5th
Digital Journey Box: Marsha P. Johnson
This is a digital journey box. On each slide there are historical primary sources, secondary sources, poetry and videos. Marsha P. Johnson was an LGBTQ+ icon who's fight for civil rights are still relevant today. There are multiple activities throughout this presentation and students can do it by themselves.
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3rd - 10th
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Civil Rights Heritage Pack - African American History Literature Lesson Guide
The Civil Rights Heritage Pack is a survey of the brave men and women who risked their reputations, livelihoods, and often even their very lives to press towards what they knew to be right. Their brave determination changed the course of America’s story and showed that when the ideals of our Founding Fathers are extended to all, America the Beautiful is not just a dream. The lessons guide children through a comprehensive study of the important issues of the time and how they were confronted head
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #2
Beyond Black History Month - King Menelik I Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension
Welcome to the King Menelik I of Ethiopia Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle! As an educator, you know the importance of teaching students about black history in it's full context, inclusive of their rich and royal African heritage. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive bundle of non-fiction worksheets to teach students about the life and legacy of King Menelik I of Ethiopia. This bundle includes 6 worksheets that cover topics such as the early life of King Menelik I, his a
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2nd - 5th
Black History Projects
Hello Fellow Educators,
I'm pleased to share with you 4 projects that I designed for my scholars to explore their rich African-American History with some fun and creativity. They can be used for Black History Month presentations, as a capstone project for a history lesson, an End-Of-Year Project, Christmas/Spring Break activities and so forth! The possibilities are endless!
These projects are ideal for grades 3 to 5, however, they can be enriched with more components for higher grades. Ideall
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3rd - 5th
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Underground Railroad Lessons
Extensive Lesson Plans to go along with Historical Fiction book, Send 'Em South. Plans can be used with the book or without. Primary sources, DBQ ideas, even chapter by chapter questions. Links to outside sources and readings also available.Perfect for Black Lives Matter discussions, units on race and even the "N" word.Also includes extensive resources on the Irish Potato Famine.
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Not Grade Specific
Middle School Informational Text Writing
Students respond to the informational text by writing. Who Was Nelson Mandela? is a great book for students to gain historical information. The ten-chapter book has additional information that will extend students learning. NO PREP for the teacher.Includes: One to two questions per chapterRecall questions for additional information sectionsDetailed answers provided.
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4th - 6th
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Beyond Black History Month - Queen Hatshepsut Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension
Welcome to the Queen Hatshepsut Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle! This bundle is designed to bring the legacy of Queen Hatshepsut to life for students and educators. This bundle includes comprehensive worksheets that help educators and students explore Queen Hatshepsut's life and legacy. The activities are designed to help students develop critical thinking, writing, and reading comprehension skills. Learning about the life and legacy of an influential black leader like Queen
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2nd - 5th
Nonfiction Reading Facts and Figures Research Project for Countries of Africa
I use this project as a research project not only to help hold students responsible for their independent reading, but also to help guide them through their reading selection. Our state reading test usually consists of 60 to 70% nonfiction selections. My students usually do much better on the fiction passages than they do on the nonfiction ones. Therefore, I use these pages to help improve their nonfiction reading skills. I find these pages help the students focus on the important points in
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4th - 7th
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"Who Was Nelson Mandela?" by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso Unit
This book discusses the history of South Africa - how it came to be under Dutch and British control - and Nelson Mandela's struggle to make sure the black citizens of South Africa were treated equally. It describes his journey from being the son of a tribal chief in a small village to his fight for equal rights to his very long imprisonment to his becoming president of South Africa. This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary te
Grades:
4th - 6th
Expeditionary Learning S.S./Informational Reading 5th Grade Unit Plan: Haiti
5th Grade Unit Plan aligned to Expeditionary Learning: Haiti Earthquake
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5th
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Mansa Musa Reading Comprehension
A 4th and 5th grade lesson in which students will read about Mansa Musa and his kingdom.Diversified Curriculum Library reviews and creates all lesson plans to ensure cultural responsiveness and inclusive representation. Additional culturally responsive information and lessons are available on DiversifiedCurriculumLibrary.org
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Grades:
4th - 5th
African American Culture classwork
This lesson provided the origins of African history. Starting from the beginning, explaining and answering the question as to how did the human origins effect early civilization? This rigors lesson touches on most of the common core as well as helps students ages 5th - 12th understand where their history began. More lessons to come.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Celebrating Black History Month
These are vocabulary words to know when teaching about Black History. It is part of a presentation that can be used to teach K-5 learners about influential civil rights leaders.
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K - 5th
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