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8th grade african history simulations for parents
Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation Game - Ibn Battuta and the Mali Empire
This is a fun, exciting way to get your students to role-play in groups as explorers crossing the Sahara during the gold-salt trade. Students must work together in a caravan to make the right decisions along the journey to avoid losing too much health or too many blocks of salt. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation PowerPoint- Trans-Saharan Trade Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simu
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4th - 12th
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Silent Barter and Trade Simulation: West Africa Edition!
Have fun with an unforgettable learning experience with the Silent Barter and Trade Simulation: West Africa Edition! This economic simulation is designed specifically for teachers who want to engage their students in an interactive learning experience that not only teaches about the history of West Africa, but also provides students with practical skills in teamwork, budgeting, and strategy.During the simulation, students will be divided into teams and challenged to silently trade along the ban
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: The African History Bundle Set!
Ancient Egyptian Mummification Lesson and Simulation
Your learners will love this fun and interactive lesson and simulation on Ancient Egypt. With this lesson, learners will learn how Ancient Egyptians did the mummification process and then get to do a hands on activity themselves. They will mummify an apple designed to look like a pharaoh. Then, they will complete a handout to go along with the simulation. *You will need to buy your own supplies for this simulation*This Resource Includes:9 Slide Presentation on Egyptian Burial Procedures1 Ted Ed
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3rd - 12th
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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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African History Play: The Story of Sundiata the Lion King
A comedic and educational interpretation of the Malian legend of Sundiata. This play will expose students to one of Mali's greatest legends and will get them actively engaged as they act out the parts of the legend.
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4th - 9th
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Egyptian Book of the Dead VIRTUAL TOUR AND A.I. ADVENTURE TOUR
Embark on an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt with our "Egyptian Book of the Dead Adventure Tour" teaching resource! This comprehensive package offers an immersive learning experience that will transport your students to the mystical world of ancient Egyptian beliefs and rituals.What's Included:ChatGPT Adventure Tour: Your students will step into the shoes of an intrepid explorer as they interact with a dynamic ChatGPT adventure tour guide. Through text-based adventures, they will unr
Grades:
7th - 12th
World History: Ancient West Africa WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE!
Description:This two-week unit will have your students fully engaged in a challenging yet fun unit on the history of Ancient West Africa.Recommendation:This unit bundle is activity-based. It works best with any standard textbook unit on the history of Ancient West Africa, especially Ghana and Mali. Time required: 9-10 days.Grading/Assessment: Formative Assessments (Homework): Four -Grade selected writing prompts -Caravan worksheet page -Notes from Station Activity (optional) -Pre-Writing Page fo
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7th - 12th
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
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6th - 9th
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Imperialism Activity
This activity works well to explain the various ethnic groups in Africa and the issues these groups faced when colonizers imposed superfluous borders during the Berlin Conference. Students are asked to separate a series of colors and shapes into 55 sections randomly. The teacher will then read from a script to discuss pre-existing conflicts/alliances that may prove to be issues in these new "states."File includes two options for worksheets: one that is already completed with shapes and colors an
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
West Africa: Silent Barter Salt and Gold Trade, Notes and Instructions
Synopsis of activity:This two-day lesson and simulation combination activity serves an effective way to broaden your students’ understanding of the geography, economics, resources, and practices of West Africa and the empire of Ancient Ghana. Middle school students love this activity, but it would be great for a high school world history class as well. Role of the teacher:Your role on day one is to guide the students through a vocabulary lesson and have the students take notes on “Silent Barter”
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: World History: Ancient West Africa WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE!
Black History Month
Show your support and celebrate Black History Month with our exclusive collection! Each design honors the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. Made with premium quality materials and available in a variety of sizes, only stylish but also a meaningful way to stand in solidarity and promote equality. Wear your pride and make a statement this Black History Month!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Water Scarcity - Nile River classroom simulation Africa studies
Students will enjoy simulating one of East Africa's countries that relies on the Nile River as their main water supply. The five countries will choose to cooperate or compete in order to receive points, which represent the amount of water their country needs based on their current population. The simulation takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Great way for students to understand how important water is for this region in Africa.
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5th - 8th
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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
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7th - 11th
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Mummification Simulation
Your learners will love this fun and interactive simulation on Ancient Egypt. Students will participate in the Ancient Egyptians mummification process themselves! They will mummify an apple designed to look like a pharaoh. Then, they will complete a handout to go along with the simulation.I have done this with my learners for the past two years and it has been a class favorite!
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Egyptian Mummification Lesson and Simulation
Black history month- BLACK LIVES MATTER Cereal Box Report- Distance Learning
A fun alternative to a book report! This product includes a page of information for students to reference to! During these difficult times in our nation, our students have to be informed. Our students will have many questions and it is our duty to inform them!This resource includes:✏1 informational page about how the movement began✏ Cereal box cover page, back page and sides. No prep! Simply print and distribute or assign in Google Classroom!I’m so glad you stopped by my store and checked out th
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PreK - 8th
African States & Societies Urban Game Simulation
In a 21 round simulation, students construct a West African political & economic landscape that shows changes over time, spanning the Bantu migrations, the arrival of camel caravans, the expansion of Islam, and the growth of kingdoms and states such as Ghana and Mali. Teacher key provided and PowerPoint guide. This simulation is ready to launch as is, so great also for sub plans. My students loved this simulation because it helped them visually connect to African history.
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8th - 12th
Play Oware Board Game: Learn About West Africa and Board Games
In this product, students will learn about an Ancient West African board game called Oware which falls under the Mancala umbrella of games. Mancala games are one of the oldest types of two-player turn-based strategy board games played with small pieces and rows of holes or pits in the earth and a board or other playing surface. The purpose of the game is to capture your opponent's pieces.Students will be able to find instructions to make their own Oware playing board, learn about Ancient West Af
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Learn culture and history while playing global ancient board games
Mansa Musa: The Richest Man In History Companion CrossWord Puzzle
This companion crossword puzzle works in conjunction with the animated video; MANSA MUSA: THE RICHEST MAN IN HISTORY, brought to you by Storytimelines. The puzzle features vocabulary important to the history and story of Mansa Musa like, "cartographer" and "Timbuktu" with clues that are directly referenced in the video itself. You will receive two Crossword puzzles. One is blank, which is ideal for students who need a challenge, and the other has letters randomly filled which will aid students w
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4th - 12th
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A Long Walk to Water- Pre-reading Simulation
This fun simulation gets students out of their seat and allows them to empathize with the character of Nya in Linda Sue Park's YA novel A Long Walk to Water. Detailed directions for each step and a reflection card for students are included. This is an excellent activity to employ before reading the novel.I also use chapter two, "The Secret Life of Water," from Charles Fishman's nonfiction novel The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water after this simulation to bridge come of
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6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk to Water- Reading Quiz Bundle with Answer Keys
Mapping the Civil War
This interactive lesson combines the history of Civil War mapmakers like Jed Hotchkiss and a General's planning for encampments (Where to put cannons, tents, latrines etc.), with the mathematical calculations it takes to produce such a map. The students will work outside to accurately map an area designated by the teacher using satellite imagery available at www.scribblemaps.com. I use this lesson to introduce the students to scribblemaps, which we use in later lessons to accurately track the ro
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6th - 12th
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Freedom Day Starts Today Journal - South African Freedom Day - Nelson Mandela
The story behind this productFreedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa celebrated on the 27th of April. It celebrates freedom and commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held on that day in 1994. The elections were the first non-racial national elections where everyone of voting age of over 18 from any race group, including foreign citizens permanently resident in South Africa, were allowed to vote. Previously, under the apartheid regime, non-whites in general had only limited righ
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mansa Musa: The Richest Man In History Companion Worksheet
This companion worksheet is designed to be used in conjunction with the animated video; MANSA MUSA: THE RICHEST MAN IN HISTORY, brought to you by Storytimelines. After enjoying the animated retelling of Mansa Musa's life and accomplishments, students work to describe Mansa Musa and the major exports of Mali in this engaging activity.In addition, this companion worksheet has visual from the video itself, that students can color. If you've used this resouce, please rate and leave a comment letting
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3rd - 12th
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Civil Rights - Change From The Grave Eulogy Project
Intense in-class simulation where students will research about a murdered civil rights figure and then give his or her eulogy.
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Students will learn more about death as a means of change through researching one Civil Rights member and/or African-American who was murdered during the Civil Rights Movement (1950’s-1960’s).
Objectives:
1. You will research about the murder and death of someone during the Civil Rights Movement (1950’s – 1960’s). This person may be a leader, a member, and/or
Grades:
6th - 12th
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.
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6th - 8th
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