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African history Common Core WHST.6-8.1b resources
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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Ghana, Mali, Songhai Project - Real Estate Advertisement or Commercial
Your students will assume the role of real estate agents from medieval West Africa. They can work on their own or collaboratively to convince homebuyers to move to a kingdom of their choice - Ghana, Mali, or Songhai. Your students can create a persuasive commercial or an advertisement.Included in the Product✓ Brief introduction✓ Five requirements✓ Five advertising strategies✓ Two rubrics✓ Planning guide✓ TemplatesRelated Choice Board:Ghana, Mali, & Songhai Choice BoardRelated Resources:Med
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ghana, Mali & Songhai Projects
Intro to Africa Unit BUNDLE | Geography Culture History Modern Issue | Microsoft
This Intro to Africa BUNDLE explores the continent’s geography, cultures, history and modern issues. The activities are engaging for students & the guided lesson formats are easy for you to use! Build or enrich your curriculum with a variety of FUN materials both you and your students will LOVE! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the resources. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Microsoft Resourc
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6th - 12th
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Mansa Musa Hero or Hype? Empires of West Africa Body Biography Poster Project
We know Mansa Musa of Mali was one of the wealthiest men in all of World History, but based on his accomplishments, was Mansa Musa a hero, or is it hype? Students decide! This fun, student-centered, full-body biography project is skill and content-based. Students read, write, and support claims with evidence in a creative biography project format.Here's what's included:1. Teacher Instructions2. An Instructional Slide Show that explains each requirement3. A Mansa Musa 2-page Google Doc Reading. T
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5th - 9th
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Intro to Africa Unit BUNDLE | Geography Culture History Modern Issues | Google
This Intro to Africa BUNDLE explores the continent’s geography, cultures, history and modern issues. The activities are engaging for students & the guided lesson formats are easy for you to use! Build or enrich your curriculum with a variety of FUN materials both you and your students will LOVE! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the resources. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Google Resources
Grades:
6th - 12th
Ghana, Mali & Songhai Projects
Students will have the opportunity to work individually, with partners and in a group to create or complete the following activities and projects about medieval West Africa (Ghana, Mali & Songhai): advertisements, commercials, poems, talk shows, brochures, book jackets, movie trailers, scrapbooks, speeches, board games, currencies, skits and newspapers.Related Choice Board:Ghana, Mali, & Songhai Choice Board
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6th - 8th
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Power of Social Media 5-E Africa Lesson | Kony 2012 Viral Video | Microsoft
This lesson explores how social media can be a powerful way to change our world by examining “The Kony 2012 Effect”. The online campaign was created to bring global awareness to issues in Uganda & “Kony 2012” became the first viral video on YouTube to reach 1 million likes. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun “I Spy…” warm-up activity. Discuss the influence of the internet & vir
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6th - 12th
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Secrets of Saqqara & The Lost Pyramid: Film Analysis Questions Bundle
The Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb (2020) & Unknown: The Lost Pyramid (2023) Film Analysis and Discussion Questions is a 30 page resource that includes: * Anticipation Guide * Preview Discussion Questions * Postview Discussion Questions * 60 Chronological Viewing Questions for the Movie for your Students to Complete* Answer Key to Viewing Questions This is a perfect companion guide for student viewing of this documentary and can be used to guide a full class discussion or an independent film s
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6th - 10th
Harriet Tubman Hero or Hype? North South Body Biography Poster Project
Harriet Tubman was one of the most well-known figures during the Civil War, but based on her accomplishments, was Harriet Tubman a hero, or is it hype? Students decide! This fun, student-centered, full-body biography project is skill and content-based. Students read, write, and support claims with evidence in a creative biography project format.Here's what's included:1. Teacher Instructions2. An Instructional Slide Show that explains each requirement3. A Harriet Tubman 2-page Google Doc Reading.
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5th - 9th
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Egyptian Goddesses | Reading Comprehension & Writing Activities
Introducing an exciting new reading comprehension and writing activity bundle on Egyptian Goddesses! This engaging resource is perfect for 4th - 6th-grade students who are learning about ancient Egypt and its fascinating culture.The bundle includes a⭐️Engaging reading comprehension passage that explores the most popular Egyptian goddesses and their unique abilities and characteristics. ⭐️Thought-provoking comprehension questions that encourage students to delve deeper into the material and devel
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4th - 6th
Power of Social Media 5-E Africa Lesson | Kony 2012 Uganda Viral Video | Google
This lesson explores how social media can be a powerful way to change our world by examining “The Kony 2012 Effect”. The online campaign was created to bring global awareness to issues in Uganda & “Kony 2012” became the first viral video on YouTube to reach 1 million likes. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun “I Spy…” warm-up activity. Discuss the influence of the internet & vir
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6th - 12th
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Introduction to American Slavery HyperSlide | Distance Learning | History & ELA
This online introductory collection includes 4 activities that have students reflect on, not only the social, political, and economic impacts of slavery, but also touches on the humanity of it. It uses the research-based language strongholds of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities using trusted primary sources.The HyperSlide has live links that you can edit before assigning to your online class or Google classroom. You can add, remove, or change video clips, links to helpful sites
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8th - 12th
The Epic of Sudiata: The Lion King of Mali
In this lesson, students will use the "close-reading" proces to analyze "The Epic of Sundiata" This is a creation story about the beginnings of the Mali Empire. It is also the basis for Disney movies "The Lion King". It can also be use to compare the movie to the primary source document.
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7th - 10th
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Colonial Slave Trade - Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Set
This editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ) Set offers an overview of the period of early European colonization of the New World, focusing on the development of the slave trade in the American Colonies.The historical literacy skill of identifying and explaining Geographic Context and audience is the focus of this CRQ set with the content.In addition, students will be asked to develop their skills in describing Turning Point with a Primary Source (Excerpt from The Interesting Narrative of t
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Early American History Constructed Response Question (CRQ) Bundle
Atlantic Slave Trade introduction - PDF Video guide & answer Key
PLEASE NOTE:This original product is in PDF format, and therefore cannot be edited - thus the price difference of the UPDATED VERSION.The updated version, ⭐️ linked below, is Google Slides compatible, and therefore completely editable as well as downloadable in PDF format! This video guide activity was designed to introduce your unit on the Atlantic Slave trade. It gives basic statistics, facts, and background information in a format appropriate for all grades 6-12. This video connects The Atlan
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6th - 12th
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South Africa Project: Real Estate Ad or Commercial
Your students will assume the role of a real estate agent. They can work on their own or collaboratively to convince homebuyers to move to South Africa. Your students can create a commercial that would be on TV or an advertisement that would be found in a magazine or newspaper.Included in the Resource:✓ Brief introduction✓ Requirements✓ Five advertising strategies✓ Two rubrics✓ Template✓ Planning guideRelated Resources:South Africa Bundle: 12 Projects and ActivitiesApartheid Task Cards and Wri
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6th - 8th
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Historical Cartography: Africa, Middle East & Ancient World
Whether you are researching the Empire of Mali, the holy land, ancient Mesopotamia or building your geographical awareness, this sweet little packet of map worksheets has got you covered. The various worksheets are Centered around the different regions of the African continent that also includes the middle east & "the holy-land" - Each worksheet is open-ended enough to fit into your teaching/homeschooling practice. - Strengthen data and map analysis skills.Lesson Ideas: - Have your learners
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Not Grade Specific
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Using Resistance to Teach the Holocaust
There are lots of activities and resources for students and teachers in this resource, including many books. People will learn about a great website on resistance, create an assessment box on books about resistance and research and create a mural on resistance.
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Not Grade Specific
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Celebrating Black History
Includes commemorating activity concepts for school & workplace settings.Worksheets & answer keys are included.1. A tribute to Black History Month2. Recognizing African Americans’ central roles in United States History3. Pinnacle moments in Black History 4. Activities to commemorate Black History Month in schools and workplace settings (includes clip art)
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Governing a Country
For use after teaching about different geographical themes (economics, populations, religions, etc.) have your students work in partners or small groups to create a new government for a made-up African country.
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6th - 10th
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Pharaoh Research Project Bundle
This bundle is intended to guide students through discovery of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, and create a research project based on one of the Pharaohs.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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7th Grade World History 2 Pacing Guide FREEBIE with Suggested Activities
Are you a 7th Grade World History 2 teacher in search of a comprehensive pacing guide? Look no further than this FREE flexible guide, designed to help you plan your year with ease! This guide includes a month-by-month list of topics and suggested activities, fully editable and adaptable to your specific needs and requirements. Based on the New Jersey Social Studies standards but suitable for use in other states as well, this guide is the perfect tool to streamline your lesson planning and ensure
Grades:
7th, Staff
Africa's Resources Worksheet
This is a reading about the various resources of Africa accompanied by a simple worksheet.
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7th - 12th
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