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Autumn african history Common Core RI.9-10.1 resources
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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"Mansa Musa" + Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
Historians aren't exactly sure what year Mansa Musa was born, and they can't even agree on when he died. But they can agree on one thing .... HE LIVED ! A brief Article and Power Point reveal Mansa Musa, the richest man in recorded history - highlighting his accomplishments and impact - including his pilgrimage to Mecca. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Biography- 28-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessm
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5th - 9th
Apartheid Introduction Lesson & Activities for Born a Crime or Apartheid Units
Whether you're introducing Trevor Noah's Born a Crime or starting an apartheid unit, this Apartheid Introduction Lesson and Activities resource will get your students off to a great start! This three-part resource includes everything you need to make sure students have solid background knowledge of apartheid in South Africa.First, use the included slideshow and guided notes to teach students about apartheid in South Africa. They'll be asked to do some pre-thinking about segregation in America be
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Unit Bundle | Unabridged & Young Readers
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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Also included in:Â AFRICANS KINGDOMS UNIT 10 Days: 8 Lessons Plus Review & Assessment, EDITABLE
Kingdoms of Africa Quick Reads: 1 Page Reading w/ Questions - Distance Learning
This Quick Read Bundle contains 7 quick reads and one added DBQ. These are perfect for distance learning as they can be posted to an online portal like Google Classroom or could be mailed home for those without Internet. Each one page reading comes with an answer key for the 3-4 questions on the page.Quick Reads are great for online or distance learning, to be used as bell ringers, reviews, or a quick activity to compliment a lesson plan. Also great if you do not have a textbook!Topics:Mansa M
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7th - 12th
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Medieval West Africa - Introduction - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point create a brief overview of the geographic and economic conditions in West Africa up to and including medieval times. A great introduction to a Medieval West Africa Unit. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson Includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers) - Medieval
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5th - 9th
History of Great Zimbabwe One Page Reading with Questions: Print and Digital
This one-page reading summarizes the history of Great Zimbabwe. It discusses the impressive stone structures that the people constructed and some of the theories that have been proposed about them. It also mentions their Bantu-speaking roots and how evidence of trade with China, the Middle East, India, and Europe have been found on site.There are questions at the end with an answer key on the next page.Additionally, there are 4 questions for a TedEd YouTube video on the topic of Great Zimbabwe
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7th - 12th
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Group Presentation Project: Apartheid + South Africa (Born A Crime)
If you are planning to teach Born A Crime by Trevor Noah, this group presentation resource is a perfect way to kick off the Unit.Inside:1. Two-Page Rubric for Presentation Quality2. Digital Notebook for Sourcing and Note-Taking3. Credible Internet Resources to Get Students Started (for each topic)4. An Introduction Page that breaks kids into four groupsA. The Causes, History, and Laws of Apartheid in South AfricaB. Apartheid and the Struggles in Life of the Black PeopleC. The Factors that Brough
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7th - 12th
Ibn Battuta: Journal Entries & Travels: Reading Passages, Geography
In this lesson students will be able to identify who Ibn Battuta was, and what some of his journal entries reveal about him as a person and explorer. Students will examine 4 different entries of Ibn's (who he is; traveling on the seas; travels to Mecca; return home to Morocco). After each there is an opportunity for students to analyze these entires, as well as creating a final writing piece in which they imagine themselves as Ibn's traveling companion for 29 years and write from that perspectiv
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6th - 10th
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Activity 11: 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments_Middle & High School Black History
Despite the long history of slavery in the British colonies in North America, and the continued existence of slavery in America until 1865, the 13th amendment was the first explicit mention of the institution of slavery in the U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to former slaves, and the 15th Amendment granted Black men the right to vote. 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.Lesson 11 in a 72-part course series.
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6th - 12th
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Copper Sun by Sharon Draper Unit
Complete, ready to print unit for Copper Sun by Sharon DraperThis product includes:Introductory Fill in the Blank NotesChapter Cover Pages (students predict what the chapter will be about based on the title of the chapterChapter Vocabulary Terms (student will define and create original sentences with each word)Chapter Guided Reading QuestionsAnalysis QuestionsVideo SuggestionsSuggested CommonLit readings to pair*Introductory Notes were created using the product titled "Copper Sun by Sharon Drape
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9th - 10th
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Black History Month Artists Internet Webquest Google Doc Independent Packet
DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Black History Month Artists Internet WebQuest. Ready to be assigned on Google classroom. This digital work packet is great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. Easy to assign independent activity on Google Classroom with no prep necessary. Good as a sub-plan and for distance learning.The WebQuest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension acti
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6th - 12th
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Medieval W Africa - Map & Research Activities, Assessments (Distance Learning)
"Medieval West Africa - Activities" is a colorful yet challenging project which includes the making of up to four maps: the Vegetation Zones of West Africa, the Empire of Ghana, the Empire of Mali, and the Empire of Songhai - all with five things to identify. The Lesson also includes nine general research Document Based Questions the answers to which are easily found in textbooks, online, or with the "Medieval West African Civilizations" Synopsis that is included. Great for pairs, or small group
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5th - 9th
Children of Blood and Bone: Nonfiction Readings & Activities Resources
The History of West Africa and the Yoruba culture are rich and complex. The author of Children and Blood and Bone weaves this history and culture throughout the fabric of the story. The materials in this resource will help your students thoughtfully engage and understand it as they develop critical skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards.Digital Compatibility: This resource is also technology friendly! It can be utilized in classrooms where computers or tablets are central to instructi
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Children of Blood and Bone Novel Study
Black History Month Internet Webquest Activity Google Doc Packets & Printable
Two DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Black History Month Internet WebQuests on Google Docs. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. This BUNDLE includes two digital work packets, great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. Easy to assign independent activity with no prep necessary. Perfect as a sub-plan, too! Perfect for distance learning!Don't have a lot of time? A lot of teachers don't these days! By purchasing these WebQuest internet activities, you c
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6th - 12th
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Kaffir Boy - Censorship Article Activity
Before reading Kaffir Boy, a harrowing memoir by Mark Mathabane, I have my students read an article he published in 1999 entitled, "If You Assign My Book, Don't Censor It." As this book has been banned by some school districts due to the graphic nature of a scene included in chapter 10, I like to have students explore the idea of books being used to inform--no matter how uncomfortable the subject matter. As Mathabane asserts, "Censorship is not the solution to the legitimate concern some parents
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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The Age of Imperialism (Fill in the Blanks Worksheet)
European ships first reached the ports of Africa and Asia in the 15th Century. As a result, western nations were able to establish highly profitable trade outposts, and then colonial occupation forces, to maintain control over these distant lands.But what are the lasting effects of this colonization? How did centuries of European bureaucracy, brutality and exploitation impact the traditional societies that once existed in Africa and Asia? Were there any benefits that came about through this syst
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7th - 10th
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Ibn Battuta: His Travels, Motivations & Islamic Faith: Reading + Geography
Students will be able to identify who Ibn Battuta was and his motivation to travel. Included in this lesson are readings about Ibn Battuta, a KWL chart for students to fill in, a glossary, a map, images of his travels, context clues, quotes from his journals and opportunities for students to respond in writing.Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesExplo
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6th - 10th
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September FUN FACTS Differentiated Close Reading Leveled Passages w Activities
You have Full Permission to Digitalize, Google Drive/slides/docs/etc., Share, Modify, or use any other means to send home to your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! Please send me a copy to share with others on here."September FUN FACTS"NILLY DILLY'S STORY CLUB SPECIALIZES IN LEVELED PASSAGES ALL-ON-ONE SHEET—BUY INDIVIDUAL PASSAGES CLICK FOR FREEBIE PASSAGES!INFORMATIONAL TEXT 5 LEVEL Differentiated 1st Grade- 5th Grade+ Reading LevelsPerfect for Special Needs Classrooms with diverse READERSMain Idea
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The Dawn of Human History - Match 'Em & Short Answer
Some time between 10,000 - 12,000 years ago, humanity made the monumental shift from a lifestyle based on nomadic hunting to one based on sedentary cultivation. But what historical factors led to this shift, and what were its consequences?Featuring such anthropological heavyweights as Olduvai Gorge, the "New Stone Age," Animism and Richard Leakey, this worksheet contains two parts. Part I focuses more on the world before the Agricultural Revolution, while Part II devotes itself to the Revolution
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
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Selected Response & Essay Test: Martin Luther King Jr.
Looking to teach a unit on Martin Luther King Jr. and need a final objective test? This resource is perfect!
A selected response test (multiple choice, true/false and fill-in-the-blank) as well as short essay over Martin Luther King Jr.'s life.
The test includes a list of 20 propositions that will be covered on the test--Perfect for preparing your students! Perfect for preparing your lessons!
The test also comes with a full answer key!
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9th - 12th
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Multicultural Informational Literature Unit
This fantastic unit is a seven week, engaging unit plan using literature circles to teach multiple informational texts written by African authors. It explores many different countries in Africa using novels, children's books, TED talks, interviews, interactive games, and research projects.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ancient Kingdoms of the Nile
Most students are familiar enough with ancient Egypt to know about the Pyramids, the Pharaohs and the mighty Nile River. Yet they remain unaware of equally important, yet less familiar Egyptians, such as Ramses II, Hatshepsut and Khufu.This two-part worksheet provides an overview of Egyptian history, which spread out over countless dynasties and kingdoms. Part I is a matching activity that centers on important terms and rulers; Part II contains two brief short answer questions about Egypt's rela
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Staff
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