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African history activities
Geography of Africa (SS7G1)
This file is a resource pack about the major physical features in Africa: the Sahara, Sahel, savanna, tropical rain forest, Congo River, Niger River, Nile River, Lake Victoria, Great Rift Valley, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Atlas Mountains, and Kalahari Desert (as outlined by the Georgia Standard of Excellence – SS7G1). This lesson includes a presentation with important facts about the features and where they are located, as well as colorful images. There is also a graphic organizer for note-taking during
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7th
Africa's Geography Vol. One: Color-by-Number (SS7G1)
This color-by-number coloring activity is the perfect way for your students to review key concepts of Africa's Geography (as outlined by the Georgia Standard of Excellence: SS7G1). Your students will have fun answering the review questions and coloring in the corresponding answers on the coloring page. It is a great way to review for a test, to use as a fun homework assignment, or a creative activity to leave with a substitute. Just print copies and pass out colored pencils, and then you’re goo
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7th
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Also included in: Seventh Grade Social Studies Color-By-Number BUNDLE
Africa Unit BUNDLE - Geography, Environmental Issues, Ethnic Groups, etc.
This bundle contains the following Africa resource pack files – Geography of Africa, Environmental Issues, Population and Trade, Ethnic Groups, Governments: Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, Education, Health, and Famine, Economies: Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, Voluntary Trade and Trade Barriers, Factors of Economic Growth, Partitioning Across Africa, Pan-African and Independence Movements, and Apartheid. There are 880 pages of notes, group activities, writing assignments, projects, print
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7th
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The Atlantic Slave Trade and the Middle Passage Stations
Through this lesson, students learn about the Atlantic Slave trade and the Middle Passage by visiting 5 stations that discuss Triangular Trade and the experience of enslaved Africans along the middle passage. Students practice writing a historical context through their exit tickets. This activity is a great way for students to examine all aspects of the Atlantic Slave trade by examining primary sources, statistical data, and interactive maps. For the classroom version, you will need at least 2 c
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
Freedom Quilts - MINI UNIT
This freedom quilts mini unit is the perfect addition to your social studies curriculum with 4 different math connections!
This freedom quilts mini unit includes information pages to give students background knowledge on the underground railroad and the use of freedom quilts, printable of quilt patterns, and 4 different math connection printables. There are also book ideas to read aloud to your class on the topic!
The following are included in this product:
- 16 information pages (these can be
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1st - 4th
Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation Game - Ibn Battuta and the Mali Empire
This is a fun, exciting way to get your students to role-play in groups as explorers crossing the Sahara during the gold-salt trade. Students must work together in a caravan to make the right decisions along the journey to avoid losing too much health or too many blocks of salt. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation PowerPoint- Trans-Saharan Trade Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simu
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5th - 8th
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Black History Month Activity Word Search (Famous African Americans Worksheet)
Black History Month: This black history month word search celebrates the African American heroes throughout history. The solution to the puzzle is included.
This Word Search contains the following people:
♦ Booker T. Washington
♦ Coretta Scott King
♦ Dorothy Height
♦ Elijah McCoy
♦ Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman
♦ Frederick Douglass
♦ Harriet Tubman
♦ Lewis Latimer
♦ Malcolm X
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: Black History Month Task Cards and Activities Bundle (Civil Rights Unit)
GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA BUNDLE - 14 Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activities
Cover many important features of African geography with this informative and entertaining worksheet package. Word search puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files. This bundle includes a large variety of subjects including biomes, countries, and many geographical features.The topics included are: All 54 African CountriesEgyptGeographical Feature
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4th - 7th
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George Washington Carver (SOL 2.4d)
Check out this packet on George Washington Carver . It was specifically made for Virginia SOL 2.4d, but could also be used for other standards, as well. Here is what is included:Page 3: Carver posterPage 4: Vocabulary wordsPage 5: KWLPage 6: Foldable for interactive NBPages 7-8: Fill in the blank notesPages 9-10: Facts Graphic OrganizersPage 11: All About Carver notesPages 12-15: Search and LearnPages 16-24: Carver bookletPages 25-27: Questions that go with Carver bookletPages 28-30: Carver time
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1st - 3rd
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Mae Jemison Craftivity {Writing Pages, Emergent Reader, Craft, and More!}
This packet contains everything you need to teach your students all about Mae Jemison!Included in this pack are the following:- 2 different Astronaut Crafts- Multiple writing pages- Mae Jemison Emergent Reader- 3 things I learned about Mae Jemison activity
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PreK - 3rd
Thurgood Marshall (SOL 2.4f)
Check out this packet on Thurgood Marshall. It was specifically made for Virginia SOL 2.4f, but could also be used for other standards, as well. Here is what is included:Page 3: Thurgood posterPage 4: Vocabulary wordsPage 5: KWLPage 6: Foldable for interactive NBPages 7-8: Fill in the blank notesPages 9-10: Facts Graphic OrganizersPage 11: All About Thurgood notesPages 12-15: Search and LearnPages 16-25: Thurgood bookletPages 26-28: Questions that go with Thurgood bookletPages 29-31: Thurgood ti
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2nd - 3rd
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Black History Month African Americans in Science Activity BUNDLE
Save 40% off regular prices! Show the many important ways African American scientists have contributed to scientific discoveries using an easy-to-implement timeline project, engaging webquests, and biography readings with worksheets. Plus, each included resource (except the large timeline project) includes both print and Google Slides options to assign!Bundle Includes 10 Activities:TIMELINE PROJECT6 BIOGRAPHIES & QUESTIONS 3 WEBQUESTS Individual Resource Descriptions:African American Achie
Grades:
7th - 10th
Harlem Renaissance and Great Migration Activity and Reading | 2 activities!
In Harlem Renaissance and Great Migration student reading and research activity, students learn the origins of (and contributors to) the movement that resulted from the Great Migration. Students begin with an introductory text on the Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance with guided questions to review the essential material. Then, students transition to an activity that allows them to learn more about 7 of the major contributors to the Harlem Renaissance. Students will use QR codes to inves
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5th - 10th
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African Mask Project
Here is a really fun African Mask Project with very little prep time. I have included 5 blank masks and 3 pages of features: eyes, noses, mouthes. Print out a variety of the mask pages and enough feature pages for your students. Have your students pick from your print outs. They then cut out and color with whatever materials you have available and create their own unique African Mask.
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Not Grade Specific
Kente Cloth Designs and Meanings
Recently I did an "Art Around the World" Unit and fell in love with Kente Cloth from Ghana. My 3rd graders made Kente Cloth and we used this handout to create their pieces! There are 20 designs featured here and each design's meaning is included as well. Each design and color is full of meaning and symbolism. By the end of the project your students will have Kente Cloth full of meaning. This handout is simple and easy to read. I know your students will love it!
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2nd - 7th
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Medieval Africa | Ghana, Mali, and Songhai | Map Activity | Printable & Digital
This map lesson focuses on West African geography and the Medieval Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students will locate and label African deserts, rainforests, and savannas in order to analyze how trade was affected by different types of geography. A digital version for use in your Google Classroom is included. **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the
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5th - 8th
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A LONG WALK TO WATER Novel Pre-reading Background Texts, Activities PRINT, EASEL
The resource is designed to be used before or during the study of the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. It is not a novel study per se, but rather a package of informational texts and activities that provide students with information about the author, the historical background of the conflict in Sudan and the main character of the novel (who is fictionalized in the book), Salva Dut. 1) The resource begins with a figurative language worksheet: 9 expressions/idioms from the three r
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4th - 7th
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Martin Luther King Jr Activities 3rd 4th Grade Reading Passage MLK Coloring Page
Looking for Martin Luther King, Jr activities and reading passages to teach your students about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.? These high-interest reading passages and activities are just what you need this January to engage and motivate your students! This pack is an easy-to-use mix of nonfiction reading, writing, and math problem-solving activities. Tasks require students to draw conclusions, encourage critical thinking, and think about how they can make a difference in the
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3rd - 5th
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Hidden Figures- Movie Questions and Responses
Here are some questions/responses for students to answer while watching and after watching the movie Hidden Figures.Multiple choice, opinion, short answer & long answer questions.This keeps the students engaged while watching the movie but also allows them to watch the movie and not focus on just looking for the next answer. It's also a great resources to start discussion groups after answering the final one answer response. This resource was aimed at Grades 5-8.
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3rd - 8th
Harriet Tubman Flipbook for 1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies & Black History Month
Do you need meaningful first and second grade social studies resources? This Harriet Tubman Flipbook is packed with learning resources to help your students learn about Harriet Tubman and her important contributions to society. Your students will enjoy making this fun and interactive Harriet Tubman flipbook that is full of information! This Harriet Tubman packet is differentiated by three levels, so you can use them according to your students' ability. Plus, you can decorate your classroom with
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1st - 3rd
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Africa's Ethnic and Religious Groups (SS7G4)
This file is a resource pack that explains the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group and analyzes the diverse cultures of the people who live in Africa. (as outlined by the Georgia Standard of Excellence -- SS7G4). There is a presentation that includes important facts and images about Africa's different ethnic and religious groups (Ashanti, Arab, Bantu, Swahili, Muslims, and Christians). There are also many useful graphic organizers and creative activities included in this fi
Grades:
7th
Juneteenth Flipbook
Juneteenth is an important holiday celebrated in the United States to commemorate the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This flipbook serves as a resource to help your students learn about Juneteenth. ITEMS INCLUDED:✓Large and small versions✓ 5 pages of learning and reflection✓ Assembly instructions with pictures✓ Answer keyFURTHER LEARNING:Check out my blog post, Juneteeth Resources for the Classroom, for more ideas for incorporating Juneteenth content in your curriculum.CONN
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1st - 3rd
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The Development of Race Based Slavery in Colonial Virginia Jamestown 13 Colonies
This lesson helps students to understand the development of race-based slavery in the colony of Jamestown, Virginia, and how this slavery was different than previous forms of slavery practiced around the world. Students read a "Historical Background" which discusses how race-based slavery developed in colonial Virginia. They then analyze laws that were created to support this system. It really helps them to understand that this type of slavery was about power. It also leads to great discussions
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
West Africa Activities Resource Bundle - Gold and Salt Trade Traditions History
West Africa Empires / Kingdoms Activities Resource Bundle!This bundled product contains the following 6 StudentSavvy resources!West Africa Interactive NotebookWest Africa Empires Reading PassagesWest Africa Interactive PowerPointWest Africa STEM ChallengesWest Africa Google Classroom Student ProjectsWest Africa Empires Assessments / Exam / Test_________________________________________________________________More information on each resource:-Interactive NotebookThis product contains interactive
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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