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8th grade african history projects for Google Apps
Africa Social Justice Project
**NEWLY UPDATED**Students will be researching one of five social justice issues in Africa, creating a presentation and presenting their topic to the class. This bundle includes online links for research, research questions by topic, rubric for presentation, and a listening guide for class presentations. Links to all needed websites are given for less web-savvy students, or for differentiation.You will received links to Google™ Doc versions, along with PDF and Word versions of all documents. This
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Middle East & North Africa - Geography/World Cultures BUNDLE!
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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Souvenirs from Africa Research Design Project | African Regions PBL | Google
Project-based learning is a fun way to investigate the 5 regions of Africa. Guided slides help you introduce & explain the project. First, a research guide challenges students to identify & explain each region’s unique geographic & cultural features. Then, they complete a design project creating & displaying souvenirs from each African region. They place their souvenirs on shelves, walls, furniture & floors to decorate their bedroom templates. Students write descriptions expl
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6th - 12th
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Black Lives Matter Independent Project | Google Slides, Distance Learning
**PROCEEDS FROM THIS SALE ARE DONATED TOWARDS A CAUSE THAT SUPPORTS THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT!* So far, we have collectively donated $1,740 (this number is updated periodically). Thank you, educators, for continuing this vital social justice conversation!This resource includes 5 lesson activities, 26 editable slides. We lives in a global community where it is important to know what is going on around the world and to take action. Recently, media has finally shone attention on violence and
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4th - 10th
Black History Month: Cereal Box Project
Throughout history, many celebrities, athletes, and icons have found themselves on the cover of a cereal box. In honor of Black History Month we are going to celebrate African American leaders, activists, pioneers, inventors, etc. by displaying their achievements on a cereal box of their own! Students or teachers will select African American figures and students will begin researching them. They will have to include certain information and features on your cereal box to receive full credit. For
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3rd - 8th
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African Masks: History and Art Project (Google)
This presentation explains the influence African art had on Picasso's art. It covers Picasso's art and the masks that he directly borrowed from as well as the characteristics and purpose of 16 masks from different regions of Africa. There are project directions and student examples included! This is a great resource for students working remotely in synchronous and asynchronous learning platforms. Thank you for shopping and enjoy!CLICK HERE to view additional resources from my store.CLICK HERE to
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: African Art Bundle (Google)
Early American History Colonial America 13 colonies: Interactive Notebooks
Do you feel stressed out, overwhelmed, or don't have enough time to create engaging and meaningful content for your 13 colonies or Colonial America? Then you came to the right place. This early American BUNDLE is going to solve your problem. Included are 3 different interactive notebooks on Jamestown, New England and Middle Colonies, Bacon's Rebellion Primary Source activity, "Can you survive Jamestown?" Game and "First Thanksgiving Myths" interactive games. Activities come with answer keys an
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8th - 11th
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African-Americans & Diversity During World War II
This resource helps to teach the adversity faced and sacrifices made by African-Americans during World War II. The entire resource is on Google Slides but can easily be printed for paper use.Includes:4 informational texts (761st Tank Battalion, Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers, Tuskegee Airmen, and the Double V Campaign)World War II Propaganda Poster Project (with planning guide) - students create their own WWII poster.Newspaper Article Template (with planning guide) - students author their own opini
Grades:
6th - 12th
Central Africa Map and Facts - Google Apps
Map and Information Activity for Google Slides!This product was designed when I taught my unit on Africa. I was challenged to create a packet without the use of paper. What I came up with was a google slide activity I could push out to my students and have them work on a map as well as find information on the different countries they were learning about. For the information I utilized the CIA world factbook, a great resource which keeps everything up to date.Here’s what you’ll get:A google slide
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Africa Maps and Facts Bundle - Google Apps
African Art Project
African art projects are a great way for students to experience and learn about ancient African culture through artistic expression. These project ideas and examples are simple, and creative and allow students to draw on their own imaginations and talents. Pictures of student-made examples are included in the presentation.
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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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Back to school social studies: US history Early American Unit BUNDLE
With these back to school social studies digital interactive notebooks and activities, you will be set for few weeks in your US History class! This Early Migration through European explorations and Columbian Exchange BUNDLE is going to solve your problems if you are stressed, out of ideas, or just overwhelmed. BUNDLE includes 3 different digital interactive notebooks and Columbian Exchange Project. I know your time is extremely valuable therefore, I provided an answer key, simple teacher guide,
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8th - 11th
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Black History Assignment - Through Their Eyes - Intermediate Gr.
Introduce your students to the pivotal moments and influential figures of Black history with the Through Their Eyes project, a multifaceted educational experience ideally suited for grades 7-12 (and easily adaptable for other grades). This assignment invites students to step into the shoes of an important figure in Black history, exploring their lives, struggles, and achievements through a creative and introspective lens.In this compelling assignment, students are encouraged to:Discover Analyze
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Kehinde Wiley's Art and Digital Project (Google)
Included in this resource is: Wiley's artArt that influenced Wiley's paintings (stained glass and Rocco) Reflective questions throughoutStudent digital art projectStep-by-step project directionsOptions of digital editing softwareGrading rubricAll instructions are included in the presentation so you can use this resource for asynchronous online or in-person learning. The student art project can be completed by a wide range of learners. Instructions range from simple to more difficult. Extra steps
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: African Art Bundle (Google)
Eastern Africa Map and Facts - Google Apps
Map and Information Activity for Google Slides!This product was designed when I taught my unit on Africa. I was challenged to create a packet without the use of paper. What I came up with was a google slide activity I could push out to my students and have them work on a map as well as find information on the different countries they were learning about. For the information I utilized the CIA world factbook, a great resource which keeps everything up to date.Here’s what you’ll get:A google slide
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Africa Maps and Facts Bundle - Google Apps
Kingdoms of Africa Project - African Kingdoms Mali, Songhai, and Ghana
One of my FAVORITE units to teach is Ancient Africa! The incredible culture of Ancient African kingdoms changed the course of history. My students loved learning about Mali, Songhai, and Ghana so I created a presentation project so that THEY could teach the class! You will receive: -Instructions for a research slideshow -Rubric-Example Project -Notes that students can take on the kingdoms while they watch their classmates present-Slideshow for the lesson I suggest dividing students into groups f
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5th - 10th
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Digital Kevin Bongang art lesson on Google Slides
This Google Slides presentation introduces contemporary muralist and artist Kevin Bongang. Bongang is originally from Cameroon, West Africa, he attended the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), and now makes "positive message" murals, functional art, graphic art, and art and designs for businesses. Students are going to fall in love with his bold bright colors and abstracted, approachable, universal imagery and messages! There are examples of the patterns and influences Bongang saw as a
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K - 12th
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Social Emotional Learning - Personal Exploration - Lukasa (Anthropology)
In this self exploration SEL (social emotional learning) project, students think about key events in their own history as they apply it to build a piece of art mimicking an African Lukasa. Students will develop a memory board that represents them by researching African tribal customs and applying these to a visual representation of their own history.What you will learn:BASIC information about the Luba tribe in the D.R.C.Become acquainted with dynamic and oral methods of preserving historyIncre
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6th - 11th
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African Country Research Project - Create a Travel Brochure/Guide!
Hi! Thank you for supporting me. I always want you to make the best imPRESSion!---------------------------------------This project allows students to choose and research a country in Africa and create a travel brochure or guide. There are step by step instructions and resources linked on the document!Compatible with Google Classroom!---------------------------------------Follow me everywhere - https://linktr.ee/pressnicolely
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Amazing Africa Research Project
(Updated August 2023) This is a great student-friendly resource to help them learn about Africa's rich history and present. Created on Google Slides, this resource is easily adapted to fit your classroom. Students are presented with 9 Historical Topics and 8 Current Topics about places in Africa. Each topic includes a short description, probing question, difficulty rating, and sample article. Students are also provided with 11 creative project ideas for how to present their finding. The slides a
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5th - 12th
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PBL: African Archives Museum Exhibit Project
This project has students create a museum exhibit featuring three artifacts about West African trade. This resource includes: a detailed project timeline, a technology choice board, and an artifact choice board!
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6th - 8th
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FRENCH Black Lives Matter Independent Project | Google Slides, Distance Learning
**A portion of proceeds made on this sale will be donated towards a cause that supports the Black Lives Matter movement!**Cette ressource inclut 5 activités, 24 diapositives modifiables. Nous habitons dans une communauté globale où il est important de savoir ce qui se passe au monde et de prendre l'action. Récemment, on voit beaucoup de violence et injustice contre les personnes Noires à travers de l'Amérique du Nord. Cette ressource explique ce qui se passe, pourquoi, et comment on peut aider.
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Grades:
4th - 10th
African Country Brochure
This lesson includes written directions for each of the brochures panels along with lots of photo of student examples.
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6th - 8th
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Canada's African Heritage Month: Blackout Poetry Assignment
This assignment is a very well-organized way to introduce Canadian African Heritage to your students. There is a link to a video that relates to the TDSB, you may need to edit this out - but you will be able to edit the document when you purchase. Going to be away for a few days? You can basically hand this out and let students start the inquiry/research. I have included some details that will help- but it is very much a self-directed project. The project takes about 3-4 classes depending on the
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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