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3rd grade african history lessons for Google Apps
Kente Cloth - The History & The Process
This lesson plan introduces the important history of kente cloth and explores the process of its creation through literacy and a study of Earth's natural resources. Discover the processes of making the thread, dying the thread, and who the people are working to create the beautiful and icon kente cloth. The lesson can be extended with an included video for your students to create their own colorful kente square which can be pieced together to make a classroom quilt.
Grades:
K - 3rd
Black history month slides: Teaching about black history before slavery
We've spent years teaching about black history from the perspective of slavery and the civil rights movement. While those lessons are important and very valuable, these slides approach Black history from a different perspective. These slides highlight royalty, joy and good deeds! These slides teach about Black history before slavery. It is important for students to know both sides of the story and have a more well rounded view of Black history. These slides are a great place to start teaching ab
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2nd - 5th
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Influential Women of Africa
No Prep - Full Lesson with 25 slides about 8 different influential African women. Lesson includes clickable links to credible resources online for further student research and a full activity. INCLUDED a sHE-RO activity.Lessons written about people of color, by a teacher of color, with the hopes of creating a more colorful world.
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2nd - 11th
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Black History Month Slides and Activities
This is a Google slide show including 20 influential people. Each person comes with a video, biography, YouTube storybook, and activity. You will see inventors, musicians, scientists, civil rights activists, athletes, politicians, and more! The books and biographies sare great for elementary and middle school students! You could use this packet for Black History Month or any time throughout the year.Patricia BathMisty CopelandChristian RobinsonRuby BridgesKamala HarrisRon McNairSonny RollinsLonn
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Bundle! Slides, Coloring Pages, Biographies, Stories
Black History Month Daily Trailblazers Activist Slides | Cultural Learning |
These no prep slides are the perfect resource to educate about and celebrate Black History Month. There are 31 slides of content, and 25 different trailblazers/icons. Ignite a journey through the rich tapestry of Black history with meticulously crafted Black History Month presentation slides. This comprehensive resource is a compelling and educational tool, designed to captivate audiences and foster a deeper understanding of the extraordinary contributions made by Black icons across various fiel
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PreK - 12th
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Black History Month Biographies- SET 2
Black History Month Biographies: Set 2 This resource is a hands-on way to learn about some of the most important individuals in our history! All included resources are provided in printable and digital versions.1.) George W. Carver2.) Edna Lewis 3.) Benjamin Banneker 4.) Michael Jordan 5.) Bessie Coleman6.) Wilma Rudolph This resource includes:-This resource can be used in a multitude of ways. Even though it is intended as a research project, I have provided a brief information and detail page
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1st - 5th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Biographies and Activities BUNDLE
Black History Month: Biographies- SET 1
Black History Month Biographies: Set 1 This resource is a hands-on way to learn about some of the most important individuals in our history! All included resources are provided in printable and digital versions.This set includes the following individuals: 1.) Langston Hughes2.) Jesse Owens 3.) Sojourner Truth 4.) Billie Holiday 5.) Ruby Bridges6.) Martin Luther King, Jr.7.) Thurgood Marshall This resource includes:-This resource can be used in a multitude of ways. Even though it is intended as
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1st - 5th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Biographies and Activities BUNDLE
Explore the Wildlife of Africa with Our Virtual Safari Field Trip Adventure!
Embark on an unforgettable expedition through the sprawling savannas of Africa! This interactive virtual safari field trip is designed to captivate students of all ages, transporting them directly into the heart of a thriving ecosystem teeming with incredible wildlife.Witness the Majesty of Africa Up Close:Come face-to-face with iconic animals like majestic elephants, graceful giraffes, and powerful lions, all in their natural habitat.Immerse yourself in stunning visuals that capture the breatht
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3rd - 6th
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Women's History - sHE-RO Activity
In this activity, students will be looking at impactful women in history. Students will then do their own research individually or in groups; and create a sHE-RO of the female leader. Then students will compare this female leader to someone who has influenced their lives.
Grades:
3rd - 9th
African Music Lesson: Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain | Google Slides Format
This African Music lesson is based on the book Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema. While it works best for grades K-2, it can easily be adapted for grades 3-5 as well.The lesson should take about 60 minutes, and covers the musical concepts of rhythm, dynamics, tempo, identifying instruments, and world music while also teaching elements of reading, geography, and world cultures. The lesson utilizes plenty of movement, singing, and playing to keep kids engaged throughout.For a limi
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K - 5th
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Also included in:Â WORLD MUSIC BUNDLE: 5 World Music Lessons + Bonus Digital Manipulatives!
Harriet Tubman (Teaching slides, Reading Comprehension, Student Activities)
Reading, writing and art activities are all included in this study of Harriet Tubman's life.
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2nd - 8th
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Paint Chip Collage: Gee's Bend Inspired
Students will create a paint chip collage in the style of Gee’s Bend quilts using a variety of colors and shapes. These paint chip collages will be inspired by the quilts of Gee's Bend. This lesson will focus on how can art tell a story and how we can used recycled materials to make new works of art. This Google Slides Lesson Bundle includes....- Color Scheme Worksheet that can be printed out and used as a resource for students.-Essential Questions, Vocabulary Terms, History, and Student Exampl
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2nd - 8th
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Ancient Egypt - The River Nile
Lesson about the River Nile with activitiesLooks at the length of the Nile compared to other rivers around the world.Map of africa showing the Nile - blue Nile and White NileExplains the climate of Egypt and what the soils were like near the Nile.Irrigation and Shadufactivities - label a mapexplain the climatewhat items were used for in Egypt - papyrus, wheat and barley and grapesThe activities answers are found within the powerpoint
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt - Unit of work
Ancient Egyptian - Pyramids
This is a whole lesson on the pyramidsTalks about the first known pyramids and who/why it was built.Includes discussion about the pyramids of giza(who and why they were built including hieghts then compares this to more modern day structures)The great Sphinx and why treasures were taken down into tombs.How the pyramids were built and why they stopped building pyamids5 activities1.explain why pyramids are built2.true or false using the text to prove answers.3.match pharaoh to pyramid4.putting sta
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt - Unit of work
Ancient Egyptian life after death
This includes a powerpoint and activitiesDiscusses life after death this includes - what is Duat, the hall of two truths ( weighing of heart), mummification and the difference between rich and poor burials5 activitieswriting the process of mummification (pics for lower ability)fiull in missinfg words about the underworldexplain the hall of judegmentwhy was the heart more important than the braindifferences between rich a poor burials
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt - Unit of work
Ancient Egyptian Writing
This activity describes hieroglyphs and has the alphabet for the children to use.Explains who could read and write hieroglyphs and what they would record down.3 activitiescreate own name in hieroglyphsgive three examples of why it was good to be a scribe at that timetrue or false using the text to support answers
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt - Unit of work
Ancient Egyptians Priests and Temples
Priests and temples lessonDiscusses the houses for the gods and how priests looked after these.Includes sacred statues/ temple at Karnak/ the difference between high and low priests/ rituals and shrinesthree activities to complete - true or false - children have to find evidence from the text to prove whether it is true or false.Activity 2 - explain why Karnak is so important using evidence from the text.Activity 3 - what different jobs did the priests do depending on their ranking
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt - Unit of work
Ancient Egyptians lesson 1
This is the first lesson about Ancient Egypt - It introduces the Egyptians and include a timeline of key events.It discusses how Egypt used to be split and how these were united.It explains the difference between the three kingdoms and what happened at them times.Lastly it talks about how Cleopatra was the final pharoah and who took over after her.This includes three activities that are linked to the slides, i normally print out the powerpoint for the class then they have all the information nee
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt - Unit of work
Ancient Egyptian Gods
Ancient Egyptian Gods - discusses the early god Atum and what the Egyptians believed about him.It includes 7 of the Gods in more detail and looks at their symbol and what their function was.Gods it discusses isRaOsirisHorusThothAnubisIsisSetThree activities included -a mix and match with gods and functions.looking at a picture and explaining which God they think it isspeech from people from Ancient egypt and present day. Children have to decide who would say the statement and why.
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt - Unit of work
uncovering anient Egypt and meeting the pharoahs
This lesson includes the discussion of tombs and where they have been found (valley of the kings and Abu Simbel temple).Discusses Egyptologists and looks at the two most famous (Howard Carter and Lord Carnavon) - looks at who they found (Tutankhamun) and about the curse that is believed to have killed Carnavon.Meeting the pharaohs - Looks at what pharaohs are believed to be descendents from (sun god Ra) Looks at what pharoahs wore and what they carried around with them and what this symbolises.L
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2nd - 6th
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The Sit-Ins - Slide Deck - Civil Rights
When teaching Civil Rights and Black History the Sit-Ins are an important moment in history that must not be missed. This resource starts off with 12 vocabulary slides where students will learn the meaning of important words. Each slide has the word explained in kid friendly language with illustrations to help students understand the words. It recommends to use your choice of 2 different picture books about the Sit-Ins to set the stage for the Gallery WalkImages, directions, and discussion start
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3rd - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Drama Lessons
This fantastic resource contains 3 drama lessons all available on Google Slides. Each lesson is designed to be used in a virtual, blended, or in-person classroom.These lessons teach the class about Howard Carter's search for the tomb of Tutankhamun. It includes a variety of activities and differentiated questions to engage the learners.Lesson 1: Introduces Howard Carter. This lesson contains plenty of information and discussion points. The activity requires students to complete an in-role writin
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3rd - 5th
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Black Women in History WebQuest/Escape the Room
Students will navigate this 8 question WebQuest about a few amazing Black women in history. Once they have correctly answered all of the questions, they will receive a "code word" to complete the quest! (The answer key is included).
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month - Virtual Escape the Rooms Bundle
Black History Month Biography
Celebrate Black excellence with this Black History Month Biography assignment! This product includes a Google Slides Biography project for Black History Month. It is suitable for any classroom to help celebrate diversity and educate students on the trailblazers of Black History. Perfect for both distance learning and in the classroom :)This Google Slides includes: 1) Lists of important figures in Black History 2) 3 Slides for Research Notes with prompts 3) A Timeline template4) 2 Culminating Tas
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2nd - 8th
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