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8th grade african history Common Core RI.6.1 resources
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
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4th - 8th
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Intro to Africa Unit BUNDLE | Geography Culture History Modern Issue | Microsoft
This Intro to Africa BUNDLE explores the continent’s geography, cultures, history and modern issues. The activities are engaging for students & the guided lesson formats are easy for you to use! Build or enrich your curriculum with a variety of FUN materials both you and your students will LOVE! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the resources. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Microsoft Resourc
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6th - 12th
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"Mansa Musa" + Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
Historians aren't exactly sure what year Mansa Musa was born, and they can't even agree on when he died. But they can agree on one thing .... HE LIVED ! A brief Article and Power Point reveal Mansa Musa, the richest man in recorded history - highlighting his accomplishments and impact - including his pilgrimage to Mecca. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Biography- 28-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessm
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5th - 9th
Intro to Africa Unit BUNDLE | Geography Culture History Modern Issues | Google
This Intro to Africa BUNDLE explores the continent’s geography, cultures, history and modern issues. The activities are engaging for students & the guided lesson formats are easy for you to use! Build or enrich your curriculum with a variety of FUN materials both you and your students will LOVE! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the resources. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Google Resources
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6th - 12th
A Long Walk to Water - Pre-Reading Stations & Anticipation Guide
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park has a rich historical context that is critical to understand before reading. The various pre-reading activities in this product allow students to engage with the novel before even opening it. Included activities are a photo gallery walk, a Water Footprint assessment, a book cover "tasting", a look at text features, journal questions, historical context, and more!
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5th - 8th
Medieval West Africa - Introduction - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point create a brief overview of the geographic and economic conditions in West Africa up to and including medieval times. A great introduction to a Medieval West Africa Unit. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson Includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers) - Medieval
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5th - 9th
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (For Young Readers) Reading Guide
This reading guide helps direct your students (or child) as they read It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers) by Trevor Noah. This guide will not only keep your students engaged as they read the book, but also help them dig deeper as they uncover how it is growing up in South Africa.What's Included:Pre-Reading chartOver 100 Reading comprehension questions for each chapter recalling basic factsAdditional questions asking students to dig d
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Bundle for It's Trevor Noah Born a Crime Young Readers Edition
Ibn Battuta: Journal Entries & Travels: Reading Passages, Geography
In this lesson students will be able to identify who Ibn Battuta was, and what some of his journal entries reveal about him as a person and explorer. Students will examine 4 different entries of Ibn's (who he is; traveling on the seas; travels to Mecca; return home to Morocco). After each there is an opportunity for students to analyze these entires, as well as creating a final writing piece in which they imagine themselves as Ibn's traveling companion for 29 years and write from that perspectiv
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6th - 10th
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Black History Month Artists Internet Webquest Google Doc Independent Packet
DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Black History Month Artists Internet WebQuest. Ready to be assigned on Google classroom. This digital work packet is great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. Easy to assign independent activity on Google Classroom with no prep necessary. Good as a sub-plan and for distance learning.The WebQuest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension acti
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6th - 12th
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Slavery Rebellion and Resistance Text and Questions
When learning about the history of slavery, it is important to understand how slaves rebelled and resisted against enslavement. This introductory text summarizes some examples of rebellion and resistance by enslaved African people. It is followed by a set of "Check For Understanding" questions and an exit ticket quiz where students write a thesis statement. This assignment is designed for students to read and answer independent and discuss in groups over one to two 50 minute class periods.
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5th - 9th
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Medieval W Africa - Map & Research Activities, Assessments (Distance Learning)
"Medieval West Africa - Activities" is a colorful yet challenging project which includes the making of up to four maps: the Vegetation Zones of West Africa, the Empire of Ghana, the Empire of Mali, and the Empire of Songhai - all with five things to identify. The Lesson also includes nine general research Document Based Questions the answers to which are easily found in textbooks, online, or with the "Medieval West African Civilizations" Synopsis that is included. Great for pairs, or small group
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5th - 9th
Black History Month Internet Webquest Activity Google Doc Packets & Printable
Two DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Black History Month Internet WebQuests on Google Docs. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. This BUNDLE includes two digital work packets, great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. Easy to assign independent activity with no prep necessary. Perfect as a sub-plan, too! Perfect for distance learning!Don't have a lot of time? A lot of teachers don't these days! By purchasing these WebQuest internet activities, you c
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6th - 12th
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Civil Rights Heritage Pack - African American History Literature Lesson Guide
The Civil Rights Heritage Pack is a survey of the brave men and women who risked their reputations, livelihoods, and often even their very lives to press towards what they knew to be right. Their brave determination changed the course of America’s story and showed that when the ideals of our Founding Fathers are extended to all, America the Beautiful is not just a dream. The lessons guide children through a comprehensive study of the important issues of the time and how they were confronted head
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4th - 8th
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #2
Ibn Battuta: His Travels, Motivations & Islamic Faith: Reading + Geography
Students will be able to identify who Ibn Battuta was and his motivation to travel. Included in this lesson are readings about Ibn Battuta, a KWL chart for students to fill in, a glossary, a map, images of his travels, context clues, quotes from his journals and opportunities for students to respond in writing.Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesExplo
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6th - 10th
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Digital Journey Box: Marsha P. Johnson
This is a digital journey box. On each slide there are historical primary sources, secondary sources, poetry and videos. Marsha P. Johnson was an LGBTQ+ icon who's fight for civil rights are still relevant today. There are multiple activities throughout this presentation and students can do it by themselves.
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3rd - 10th
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The Dawn of Human History - Match 'Em & Short Answer
Some time between 10,000 - 12,000 years ago, humanity made the monumental shift from a lifestyle based on nomadic hunting to one based on sedentary cultivation. But what historical factors led to this shift, and what were its consequences?Featuring such anthropological heavyweights as Olduvai Gorge, the "New Stone Age," Animism and Richard Leakey, this worksheet contains two parts. Part I focuses more on the world before the Agricultural Revolution, while Part II devotes itself to the Revolution
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
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Ancient Kingdoms of the Nile
Most students are familiar enough with ancient Egypt to know about the Pyramids, the Pharaohs and the mighty Nile River. Yet they remain unaware of equally important, yet less familiar Egyptians, such as Ramses II, Hatshepsut and Khufu.This two-part worksheet provides an overview of Egyptian history, which spread out over countless dynasties and kingdoms. Part I is a matching activity that centers on important terms and rulers; Part II contains two brief short answer questions about Egypt's rela
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Staff
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Mini Solja Stands On the Shoulders of Giants
Remember Yesterday’s Giants! Cherish Today’s Giants! Honor the Giant Within You! A teenage boy named Mini T. Solja learns an important lesson about his rich heritage from his grandfather. MINI SOLJA STANDS ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS is a lyrical coming-of-age conversation. This poetic snapshot highlights the stellar history of Black Americans and pays homage to our ancestral struggles and triumphs. Enjoy this timely, engaging, and enlightening book. Additional resources include a list of famous
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6th - 8th
Kaffir Boy - Character Activities
These are character activities to be completed after reading the harrowing memoir, Kaffir Boy, by Mark Mathabane. This product includes:Family Tree ActivityCharacter Trait IdentificationDynamic Character EvaluationTheme and CharacterizationIf you like this resource, please rate and comment. As always, if you have any questions or input, feel free to contact me. Thanks!©MissAlexandra, 2019Kaffir Boy - Character Activities by MissAlexandra, 2019 is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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