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African history simulations for Google Apps
African Kingdom of Aksum Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to explore Aksum, Ethiopia. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn and explore ancient ruins up close. This virtual field trip is all about the Kingdom of Aksum (Axum).Your students will learn about and explore::: Geographic location of Ethiopia:: What was the Kingdom of Aksum?:: Construction of Obelisks:: King Ezana's Obelisk:: The Great Stelae :: Church of St. Mary
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations: Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
The Berlin Conference Simulation - Scramble for Africa Activity - Imperialism
This is a fun-filled activity that simulates the events that unfolded in the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, sometimes referred to as the Scramble for Africa. It coincides with AP World History's Topic 6.2 - State Expansion from 1750-1900. However, it could be used for on-level courses too. There is minimal prep. Only a few things need to be printed and a couple of things need to be cut out."You are here in Berlin at the request of Otto von Bismarck to represent your designated nation. The g
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Berlin Conference Bundle - Scramble for Africa Simulation and Notes
Interactive Simulation: Transatlantic Slave Trade
Interactive Simulation: Transatlantic Slave TradeThis is one of my favorite lessons of the year! It is impactful and eye opening for students to see such an interactive simulation of the slave trade and its impact!This is a great one day interactive simulation about the trans-atlantic slave trade. All you need to do is post the graphic organizer below in Google Classroom, or print it out on paper and share the link with students to get to the simulation. Once my students are done I like to have
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US History Semester 1 Bundle: Unit 1- The Nation's Beginnings for US History
Decline & Fall of the Mali Empire Simulation Medieval West Africa Kingdoms
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your West African Empires Unit? Then use this no prep simulation & let your students experience the decline and fall of the Mali Empire! Students will read passages on decline & fall of Ghana, Mali & Songhai then answer skill based reading comprehension questions!Then students will work with and against their partner as they experience the following causes for decline: internal rivalries, rebellions and invasions. By t
Grades:
6th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Medieval West African Empires Activity & Project Bundle - Simulation Reading
Trans Saharan Trade Simulation | West African Kingdoms Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation will be a highlight in your West African Kingdoms unit! In this West African Empires activity with printable and digital options, students will follow the path of traders crossing the Sahara Desert to exchange goods important to the people of North and West Africa!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Diplomatic Mission for Mali
In the 14th century, Mansa Musa was the leader of the kingdom of Mali. Today, he's the wealthiest man in all of history. He embarked on an epic journey across north Africa, following the trans-Saharan trade route as he made his pilgrimage to Mecca. Following his pilgrimage, he sent ambassadors to other regions, hoping to engage them in trade to increase his wealth and changed north Africa forever.In this teacher-created activity, students will take on the role of the diplomats sent by Mansa Musa
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Geography and History of Africa Jeopardy Review and Quiz
Provide your students with a fun way to review African geography, history, and culture with a Jeopardy simulation and quiz to follow! Topics include ancient history, modern history, culture, geographical features, and political geography. Students will be assessed through multiple-choice and matching-styled questions! The Jeopardy template is easy to edit if you wish to make any changes!Special Note: Due to not being able to attach PDFs to a Google Drive product on TPT, the first slide of the Go
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â African Geography Unit Bundle
Readers Theater: The Scramble for Africa and "Gentlemen of the Jungle"
This is a script for a readers' theater and activity I adapted from Jomo Kenyatta's famous fable "The Gentlemen of the Jungle". The story includes 7 characters, and emphasizes the African point of view of colonization and resistance. This is a great way for students to understand the Scramble for Africa and how Europeans and African people interacted during this late 19th century event which would change the trajectory of Africa's history forever. I have included teacher instructions and recomme
Grades:
10th - 12th
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Zheng He Crew Journal
This is a great multi-disciplinary lesson that uses the historical knowledge of Zheng He's voyages with a free writing component. It is an engaging 1 day activity where students have to use their creativity to write as if they were on the treasure ships with Zheng He.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Colonization, Part 2 - Decision Making Game (African PoV)
In this simulation, students will learn about the process of colonization from an African point of view. Based on the life of Jomo Kenyatta, this first-person decision making activity surrounds the students with real events in order to examine the perspective of African people.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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