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Free middle school african history internet activities
Ted-Ed: The Atlantic Slave Trade Video Questions (SS6H1)
Video questions that go along with the Ted-Ed video: https://www.ted.com/talks/anthony_hazard_the_atlantic_slave_trade_what_too_few_textbooks_told_you?language=en#t-5682 10 questions to ensure students understand the information in the video. Also, I included a time when you should pause the video so that students have time to get the answer.
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5th - 12th
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Ancient Africa Webquest
This webquest helps students explore the 3 kingdoms of West Africa including people, events, and content specific vocabulary.
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6th - 9th
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Online Museum on Slavery
Activity: Online Museum on Slavery
It's the start of the school year, and there is a laundry list of skills students need to develop after 8 or so weeks off during the summer. This online museum activity will capture student's interest and function as a good rust-buster for reading and writing within the history framework. This activity also lays the foundation for strong research skills. If you're a teacher who likes project based learning and group work for your classroom, this is a great pla
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8th - 12th
Black History Month STEM Leaders
This would be an appropriate assignment for Social Studies, History and Science classes, grades 7-12. This Google Slide Presentation contains biographical information on African American pioneers and leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). I created this and use it every year with my STEM, Physics, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology classes. My students really enjoy it. I use this as Bell Work while I take attendance during the month of February, Black History Month. I
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7th - 12th
Central America Geography and Travel - Distance Learning
Have students learn about Central America! This project is self paced and created to allow students lots of ability to learn and read about topics of choice on various aspects of Central America including top sites, major attractions, news and accommodations. The website is visually very well done and highly organized. There are videos and lots of pictures to engage students. The guide directs student to read and report out about specific topics, while also allowing students some freedom to cho
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6th - 12th
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African Empires Artifacts Activity
Throughout history, many artifacts from Africa were taken through wars, trade, theft, etc. and many are now in various museums in Europe. This resource engages & enlightens students about cultural patrimony and the big debate about where these artifacts belong...in their current Western museums or in their original African locations?Your Students Will: be introduced to this topic with an engaging hook, then explore some example African artifacts from civilizations such Benin, next read/liste
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6th - 9th
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Virtual Field Trip: Exploring Africa
Explore Elmina Castle, major physical features, go on an animal safari and explore megacities in Africa.
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5th - 10th
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Nile River Video Quest
Students learn about the Nile River and about river systems by completing this video quest. This Google doc is a webquest made up of mostly videos and some website links. After watching the video or viewing the information on the website student answer questions about the Nile River or about river systems. Students will view 7 different links with accompanying questions. 22 total questions. Takes most 6th graders an hour more or less to complete. Can be completed in parts over the course o
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6th
North America Travel Research Project - Distance Learning
This 5 page PDF is a guided internet research project formatted to go long with the Lonely Planet North America site. The website is visually very well done and highly organized. The guide directs student to read and report out about specific topics, while also allowing students some freedom to choose items of interest, thus personalizing their project and making it more interesting for students. Topics covered include top attractions, recent news events, tours and activities and trip planning
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6th - 12th
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The 1619 Project Digital Interactive Notebook Part 2
The 1619 Project is an award-winning series of essays published by the New York Times which reframes American History in light of slavery and the legacy of slavery. It is a free curriculum available at the Pulitzer Center.This digital interactive notebook covers the second part of the 1619 Project and is a companion to the 1619 Project essays. This digital interactive notebook covers many of the key words and definitions found in the 1619 Project Reading Guide. This digital interactive notebook
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8th - 12th
Introduction to West African Empires: Mali and Ghana Webquest
Ghana and Mali were some of the most influential Empires in Western Africa. This Webquest provides three links and corresponding questions for students to explore and answer.
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7th
Basic Periodic Table of Black History (Feb)
Important figures in Black History. Figures include:ArtistsActivistsScientistsAuthorsActors & ActressesMusiciansPoliticiansFamous FirstsEntrepreneurs
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3rd - 8th
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Mummification
Mummification is a fascinating process used by ancient Egyptians to preserve dead bodies for the afterlife. Use the web links listed to complete the “How They Did It?” and “Why They Did It?” columns.
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6th - 8th
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Sahara Desert Webquest
Students view a series of short videos, images, and some websites to answer questions about the Sahara desert. Some questions are information-based, while others ask students for their opinions and predictions. Four pages, 12 questions/sections. Can be taught in sections over multiple days or assigned for 1-2 classes.
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5th - 6th
TEACH AFRICA TODAY - FIRST!
Start your unit on African History/Geography by first exposing students to images of Africa today. There are many myths and misconceptions about Africa. These misconceptions can be addressed by exposing students to 21st century images of Africa today. These FREE lesson contains a LESSON PLAN with links, a slide presentation, and an a assignment sheet for notetaking.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ancient African Art
Students will learn about Ancient African art by reading and studying the regions, materials, themes, monumental art and architecture of the civilizations.
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5th - 7th
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Stamped: "Time Out"
Dive into Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds' STAMPED: Racism, Antiracism, and You.This product covers chapter six of the non history, history book titled "Time Out". This product is only one page and covers the different racist ideas presented in the first five chapters of the book. This one page offers an opportunity for reflection and writing.This product can be paired with any novel studying any African history, Black history, podcasts, fiction novels, nonfiction novels, poems, and much more!
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Nok of Nigeria
Learn about the Ancient Nok Civilization of Nigeria!
Students will click through a Prezi presentation and answer the guided questions on the worksheet provided. The Prezi is an interactive version of the article on www.archaeology.org.
The article can be found at:
http://archive.archaeology.org/1107/features/nok_nigeria_africa_terracotta.html
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6th - 9th
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Do Racist Stereotypes Affect the Way You See Africa?
For generations we have been exposed to stereotypes of Africa in ways that are both horrific and insidious. They affect black and white people alike and lead us down a dark path to self hatred or racist. These stereotypes are, however, untrue.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Author Biography Interactive
Author, LC Johnson shares his memoir with students. The About Author Page excerpt is presented as a three question reading comprehension interactive.
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6th - 12th
Queens of Ancient Egypt- English Language Learner
Originally designed for 6th Grade Social Studies/Geography Massachusetts State Standard: Analyze the role of the pharaoh as god/king and significant acts of at least one pharaoh or queenInteractive Google Slides Assignment for ELL StudentsLearn about the role of women, and the impact of queens in Ancient Egypt Simple English text and questions to help build reading comprehension skills for beginning ELL students.Practice Conversation: A Do Now practice comes with sentence frames, images, and a
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5th - 7th
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Ethiopia and the United States, History + current relationship East Africa Free
This is a perfect way to get students thinking about how their lives are already connected to the history of Ethiopia. Using an article from BBC News explore the past and present relationship between Ethiopia and the United States.This is a Google Doc with questions that go along with the article. All questions are in order from the start of the reading to the end. All short answers. If you're looking for other resources to help teach the history Africa or work perfect to leave for a substitute
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8th - 12th
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I Have a Dream for kids and Parents
An INTERACTIVE BOOK were parent and child discover the meaning of Martin Luther King jr's I Have a dream speech TOGETHER one line at a time. 1). 50+ High level Blooms questions. 2).32 lessons (8 lessons per marking period) the student body and parents will learn the entire civil rights movement from the civil war to the first major test case of the Civil Rights act in 1964 in ONE calender year. 3). Create the ultimate Black History bulletin board as your students using 2D classwork explain the
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5th - 12th
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