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High school african history worksheets for Easel Activities
Transatlantic Slave Trade: Reading and Questions (SS6H1)
This product will engage and help your students to understand how the Transatlantic Slave Trade impacted the world. Through the readings and activities, students will be able to develop their own ethical morals, interpret the influence of the slave trade, and analyze a challenging topic. This product can be used in various ways and for all types of learners. This Product Includes:•Introduction- See, Think Wonder: Students will analyze two images of slave ship diagrams and write about what they s
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Transatlantic Slave Trade Resources (SS6H1)
"Africa is NOT a Country" - Intro to Geography and Culture in Africa (SS7G4)
I recently used this lesson to introduce the geography unit for Africa in my 7th-grade class. I had my students explore the CNN article and the Ted Talk. After they read the article they answered some reflecting questions on the worksheet to guide their understanding. As a class, we later discussed some of the stereotypes that they read and their reaction towards them. Then I played the middle part of the Ted Talk and had them answer the questions to engage them. This was such a powerful lesson
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Africa Resources
Apartheid in South Africa: Reading and Activities (SS7H1)
This product is designed to help students understand apartheid in South Africa and build their understanding of the content. The product includes various activities to guide all learners. There is No Prep needed. The reading is concise and delivers information from the start of Apartheid to the election of Nelson Mandela. Information Covered:National Party Population Registration Act Group Areas Act Paws Laws Act Anti-Apartheid Movement Around the WorldF.W. de Klerk Nelson Mandela This Product I
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Apartheid (SS7H1)
Dividing Up Africa- Scramble for Africa (SS7H1)
This product includes various strategies to help students understand European colonization in Africa, the Scramble for Africa, and the Berlin Conference. This product includes maps, political cartoons, readings, and comprehension questions to check for understanding. Great assignment for:Directed instructionGroup work Independent practice Remediation Homework Substitute Plans I used this assignment to introduce our new unit on European colonization in Africa. I did a whole class guided instructi
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Africa Resources
The African Americans Many Rivers to Cross Episode 1 Worksheet: 1500-1800
Fill-in worksheet with 65 problems. All questions have optional time stamps; worksheet comes with an optional student answer sheet to streamline grading and allow multiple uses of your printouts. Full context and fast-grade answer keys included!The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross, is an award-winning six-part documentary series by noted historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Covering from about the year 1500 through to the new millennium, the series addresses in a detailed yet entertaining way
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9th - 12th
Kente Cloth: Reading and Activity (Africa Culture)
I created this simple activity to help my students understand a piece of Africa's culture. We discussed how diverse Africa is and how there are many cultures in Africa. After our discussion I had my students explore Kente cloth. It was very easy and engaging for my students. I also had a few students who brought in real Kente cloth! Follow me for more great resources!
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Africa Resources
Apartheid in South Africa Image Analysis: Vocabulary Practice (SS7H1)
After students learned about Apartheid, I had them complete this activity. It was a great way to help them to practice those key vocabulary, but also to help them understand what people were going through during Apartheid in South Africa. All learners were able to complete this assignment and the pictures vary in difficulty, so if a student was stuck they could look at another one. No prep work needed to teach this assignment. Part 1- Have students complete the vocabulary introduction sheet to
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Apartheid (SS7H1)
Sharpeville Massacre and Soweto Uprising: Apartheid in South Africa (SS7H1)
This resource was created to help students to understand the struggles of apartheid. The reading explains the causes for both protests and the outcome. The reading is concise and highlights key detail. Students will be able to show their understanding by answering comprehension questions, filling out a cause and effect graphic organizer, and a timeline chart. There is two image analysis included in this product for each protest. Lastly, there is a poster activity and a writing assignment that st
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Apartheid (SS7H1)
Crash Course Black American History: The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Worksheet
This resource contains video questions for Episode 1: The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade of the Crash Course Black American History series. There are 23 open response and fill in the blank questions and an accompanying teacher answer key. I hope you and your students enjoy this resource! This resource includes both a PDF version of the video questions, as well as a digital Easel Activity for distance learning or paperless classrooms. If you liked this resource, please consider rating and reviewing
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9th - 12th
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The African Americans Many Rivers to Cross Episode 2 Worksheet: 1800-1860
Fill-in worksheet with 59 problems. All questions have optional time stamps; worksheet comes with an optional student answer sheet to streamline grading and allow multiple uses of your printouts. Full context and fast-grade answer keys included!The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross, is an award-winning six-part documentary series by noted historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Covering from about the year 1500 through to the new millennium, the series addresses in a detailed yet entertaining way
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9th - 12th
Influential Empires of Africa: African History (SSWH6)
This resource teaches students about 7 Influential African Empires. The 7 Empires that I have included were: - The Mali Empire - The Land of Punt - The Songhai Empire - The Kingdom of Aksum - Carthage - The Great Zimbabwe - The Songhai Empire This product includes one page readings of each empire, a blank map to help students label the empires, and a graphic organizer to organize the information. Follow me for more great resources!
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Africa Resources
Crash Course World History Episode 18 Worksheet: The Indian Ocean Trade
16 True/False problems that can be printed out or auto-graded online, plus 2critical thinking prompts and a map worksheet! Includes a time stamp option for every question as well as both one-page and large-format versions of the main worksheet. ALL ACTIVITIES CAN BE DONE COMPLETELY ONLINE, and the true/false problems include an online auto-grading option! Includes detailed answer keys!PERFECT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING OR A PAPERLESS CLASSROOM:Can be completed by students fully online, using any devi
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7th - 11th
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Crash Course World History Episode 16 Worksheet: Mansa Musa & Islam in Africa
17 True/False problems that can be printed out or auto-scored online, plus a critical thinking prompt and map worksheet! Includes a time stamp option for every question as well as both one-page and large-format versions of the main worksheet. Includes detailed answer keys!PERFECT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING OR A PAPERLESS CLASSROOM:Can be completed by students fully online, using any device!Just look for the "Easel Activity" file on this page to use this feature.PLUS, NOW ALL THE TRUE/FALSE PROBLEMS
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7th - 11th
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Crash Course World History Episode 24 Worksheet: The Atlantic Slave Trade
17 Fill-In Problems plus a map worksheet! Includes a time stamp option for every question as well as both one-page and large-format versions of the main worksheet. CAN BE DONE COMPLETELY ONLINE as a TpT Digital Activity! Includes detailed answer keys!Teach Engaging Lessons using Crash Course World History WorksheetsFew classroom strategies are as successful as this simple approach: make learning fun! That's easier said than done, but when it comes to teaching social studies content, the YouTube
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7th - 11th
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New Imperialism Worksheet Puzzle: The Scramble for Africa
Differentiated into two levels: with and without a word bank to help guide students! Also includes a student vocabulary worksheet ideal for review, reinforcement, or even a final quiz on the New Imperialism topic of the Scramble for Africa! Plus complete solution keys! INCLUDES a digital version so you can assign all levels of the worksheet online!In my own classes, I see the value of making learning fun. That’s why I try my best to develop activities and puzzles that students find engaging, e
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â New Imperialism Worksheets Puzzle Bundle: New Imperialism Crossword Puzzles
Who Was King Leopold II? (SS7H1)
This product will help students to understand the atrocities King Leopold did in Africa. This product is great for: - Homework- Independent study- Extended learningIncludes: 2 Page Reading Passage 3 Comprehension QuestionsPolitical Cartoon Analysis Check out my store for additional resources!
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4th - 12th
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Pan-African Song Analysis: Bob Marley- War (SS7H1 & SSWH21)
I used this as a warm-up (Do Now, Ignite, Starter) for my students to complete before we started the lesson. I simply played the song as they worked to complete the questions. It was an easy way to get them engaged in the lesson and the worksheet allowed for many great discussions once they finished.
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Africa Resources
History of Slavery (English & Spanish Reading + Comprehension Questions)
THE HISTORY OF SLAVERY (English & Spanish Reading + Comprehension Questions)Three pages (3pg) of reading will overview the first known origins of slavery to what slavery looks like today. The reading is translated into both Spanish and English. To accompany the reading, there are 16 reading Comprehension Questions. Reading Headings:Slavery in the Ancient World Medieval SlaverySlavery in the AmericasThe Journey from AfricaTHE ABOLITIONIST MOVEMENTThe American Civil WarThe Emancipation Proclam
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6th - 11th
Also included in:Â Triangular Trade, Middle Passage, and Slavery
The Civil Rights Monologues, A Civil Rights Play, Middle & H.S.
Drama! Comedy! Tragedy! Great for Black History Month, or any other month! Are you sick of the same tired old Black History Month programs? Here's a modern play for high school that's guaranteed to hold your audience's interest! Appropriate for grades 7-12Highlighting the story of the Civil Rights movement from the perspectives of the people who lived it, The Civil Rights Monologues gives a 360° view of the movement and the marches in Birmingham, Alabama. This edgy play for high school and mi
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8th - 10th, Higher Education
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History's Most Dangerous King. Congo. Geography. Reading. Video. Colonialism.
This lesson resource compliments the TED Ed excellent video - History's Deadliest King. The story of King Leopold of Belgium and its colonialism and dominance of the Congo. Full, correct transcript provided. Can read before or again after the video. Timeline for students to fill out and retell the story based on the video. Discussion questions with suggested answers (key). Research A Country templates for students to dig deeper and research information about the Congo (or any other country). E
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Imperialism Lesson Plan | Scramble for Africa | The Battle of Adowa | Menelik II
In this lesson students learn about the successful Ethiopian Resistance during the Battle of Adowa. Students will learn about how Menelik II was able to defeat European Imperialism and allow Ethiopia to remain independent. What's Included?Two page PDF Worksheet that provides everything necessary to teach the following lesson. Want to save BIG on this lesson? Save 30% on the link below.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Imperialism-Lesson-Plan-Full-Unit-Scramble-for-Africa-DBQs-8622318 L
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Modern World History Full Year Curriculum | Lesson Plans
Imperialism Lesson Plan | Scramble for Africa | Berlin Conference | DBQ | Video
In this lesson students learn about the Berlin Conference by investigating primary sources. Then students will watch a video that discusses the effects of the conference and what happened to the continent of Africa. What's Included?6 Page PDF worksheet that gives you everything needed to teach the following lesson. Want to save BIG on this lesson? Save 30% on the link below.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Imperialism-Lesson-Plan-Full-Unit-Scramble-for-Africa-DBQs-8622318 Lesson Outli
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Modern World History Full Year Curriculum | Lesson Plans
Zulu -The Rise and fall lesson plan (Scramble for Africa)
In this lesson students will watch videos to learn about how the Zulu came to power and how their empire eventually came to an end. They will watch a series of videos to learn about the kingdom. They will learn about how King Shaka transformed the Zulu kingdom as well as their successful victories against the British.
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7th - 12th
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Middle Passage & Slave Ship Brookes (Primary Source + Video)
Middle Passage & Slave Ship Brookes (Primary Source + Video)Students start by engaging in a lesson on the Brookes slaving ship via analyzing the primary document and reflecting on questions posed that connect to the document. After, students watch a History.com video entitled "Life Aboard a Slave Ship" and answer questions that center on physical senses. Students will reflect on the sights, sounds, and feelings of what being witness to a human cargo ship would feel like.
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Triangular Trade, Middle Passage, and Slavery
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