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African history Common Core WHST.6-8.2a 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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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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Apartheid Nelson Mandela in South Africa
This project gives students the opportunity to delve deep into the era of apartheid, between 1948 and 1994. While there is a lot of room for creativity and an opportunity for originality, students will base their information on historical evidence.The resource comes with a detailed explanation of each section required in the newspaper and a detailed rubric, along with 12 newspaper templates. Students will include the following sections in their newspaper:✓ Title✓ News Story #1✓ News Story #2✓
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6th - 8th
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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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Black History: Abolitionist Project
This Abolitionist Project is provided as a unique opportunity to go into the lives of abolitionists during the Civil War, with the freedom to work independently, in pairs, or in groups. The project is designed to support classroom learning and comes with printable PDFs to enable students to explore the topic in greater depth.What’s Included - NO Prep for teachers- Print and go!Student Instructions on 29 pagesFeaturingMary Ann Shadd CaryThe first black woman to start her own newspaper, the only w
Grades:
4th - 8th
Ghana, Mali or Songhai Project - Create Currency
Your students live in medieval West Africa in the empire of Ghana, Mali or Songhai. The king has just hired your students as artisans to create currency that reflects the chosen empire. Included in the Product• Direction sheet with seven requirements & suggested topics• Rubric• Two-page chart about the phrases and images of the American dollar bill• Answer key• Four currency templates (half and full page options)Related Choice Board:Ghana, Mali, & Songhai Choice BoardRelated Resources:
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ghana, Mali & Songhai Projects
South Africa Activities Bundle: Geography, History, Apartheid & Nelson Mandela
All resources in the bundle include introductions, detailed and specific requirements and rubrics. Students will have the opportunity to work individually, with partners and in a group to create or complete the following activities and projects:✓Apartheid Laws: Task Cards and Writing Activities✓Travel Brochure of South Africa✓Real Estate Advertisement or Commercial✓Create Currency to Represent Ethnic Groups✓Timeline of South Africa✓Pep Talk: The Battle of Blood River✓Newspaper Project: Aparthei
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6th - 8th
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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
Grades:
8th - 12th
Code of Hammurabi Informational Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit about the code of Hammurabi, which was created in Ancient Babylon, in the region of Ancient Mesopotamia. The unit focuses on key facts about the ancient king and his famous code of laws. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade. A crossword puzzle also comes with the resource to consolidate learning.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort in
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5th - 6th
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South Africa Activity: Travel Brochure
Your students come across a Help Wanted ad in the Classified section. South Africa Tours is in need of an experienced, knowledgeable and articulate tour guide. In lieu of a formal interview, South Africa Tours has requested that job candidates (your students) submit either an original travel brochure. Included in the Resource:✓ A list of 10 South African sites to choose from✓ Step-by-step directions to complete the project✓ Rubric✓ Four brochure templatesRelated Resources:South Africa Bundle:
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6th - 8th
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Ghana, Mali & Songhai Project - Biography Book Cover
One of the best ways to learn about historical figures is by reading biographies. Your students are going to design the book jacket of a chosen medieval West African king's biography. A book jacket includes the front cover, spine and back cover of the book. This is a project that gives your students the opportunity to be creative, but their writing must be based on historical evidence.Included in the Product:✓ An explanation and list of specific requirements and topics✓ Names of six kings to cho
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ghana, Mali & Songhai Projects
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
Epic of Gilgamesh Informational Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit about the ancient king of the city of Uruk in Mesopotamia and the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient poem believed to be the oldest story ever written. The unit focuses on key facts about the ancient king and the storyline of the ancient poem. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade. A crossword puzzle also comes with the resource to consolidate learning.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four fa
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5th - 6th
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Ghana, Mali, Songhai - Four Projects - Movie Trailer, Speech, Poem Scrapbook
Students will have an opportunity to show off what they learned about a chosen medieval African king by completing one of the following projects: movie trailer, scrapbook, farewell speech and epic poem. Students can work individually or with a partner depending on their project choice. Included in the Resource:• Introductions and detailed requirements for each choice project• Names of six kings to choose from (two each from Ghana, Mali & Songhai)• 4 rubrics, one for each choice project Relat
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ghana, Mali & Songhai Projects
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
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