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African history lessons
Africa Unit BUNDLE - Geography, Environmental Issues, Ethnic Groups, etc.
This bundle contains the following Africa resource pack files – Geography of Africa, Environmental Issues, Population and Trade, Ethnic Groups, Governments: Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, Education, Health, and Famine, Economies: Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, Voluntary Trade and Trade Barriers, Factors of Economic Growth, Partitioning Across Africa, Pan-African and Independence Movements, and Apartheid. There are 880 pages of notes, group activities, writing assignments, projects, print
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7th
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The Atlantic Slave Trade and the Middle Passage Stations
Through this lesson, students learn about the Atlantic Slave trade and the Middle Passage by visiting 5 stations that discuss Triangular Trade and the experience of enslaved Africans along the middle passage. Students practice writing a historical context through their exit tickets. This activity is a great way for students to examine all aspects of the Atlantic Slave trade by examining primary sources, statistical data, and interactive maps. For the classroom version, you will need at least 2 c
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
Medieval Africa | Ghana, Mali, and Songhai | Map Activity | Printable & Digital
This map lesson focuses on West African geography and the Medieval Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students will locate and label African deserts, rainforests, and savannas in order to analyze how trade was affected by different types of geography. A digital version for use in your Google Classroom is included. **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the
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5th - 8th
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The Five Regions of Africa 5-E Lesson | African Geography and Culture | Google
This lesson examines the five regions of Africa by exploring the continent’s diverse cultures & geography. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun “Rank It - Continents” warm-up. Then, a “Divide It” activity challenges your class to examine 4 thematic maps to determine how best to divide Africa into 5 regions. Next, students create labeled maps featuring the 5 regions of Africa. An “Inv
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6th - 12th
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Middle School Weaving Kente Cloth-Inspired by Textiles of Africa! Cardboard Loom
Weaving is a student favorite! Middle School and High School art students will enjoy combining yarns to create dazzling patterns with this easy textiles lesson!⭐Introduce your students to gorgeous African Kente woven fabrics! Your students will learn about the symbolic colors and meanings that the designs in these traditional fabrics represent. Students will learn how to weave specific designs into their own woven "fabric" using yarn and inexpensive cardboard looms. The step-by-step instruct
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5th - 9th
Imperialism and Crimes Against Humanity in the Congo Free State
This lesson plan for Imperialism includes primary source excerpts from George Washington Williams' letter to Belgium's King Leopold II about the crimes he witnessed in the Congo Free State. George Washington Williams was an African American writer who interviewed Leopold then traveled to the Congo in 1890. The terrible acts he witnessed there inspired his letter, which is credited with coining the phrase "crimes against humanity". It also was instrumental in the colony being taken from Leopold's
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8th - 11th
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The Development of Race Based Slavery in Colonial Virginia Jamestown 13 Colonies
This lesson helps students to understand the development of race-based slavery in the colony of Jamestown, Virginia, and how this slavery was different than previous forms of slavery practiced around the world. Students read a "Historical Background" which discusses how race-based slavery developed in colonial Virginia. They then analyze laws that were created to support this system. It really helps them to understand that this type of slavery was about power. It also leads to great discussions
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
Amistad Primary Source Analysis Activity
This excellent activity for the famous Amistad case is an excellent way to get your students to engage with primary source documents and learn about this fascinating moment in American History!
This download includes a 1-page introduction reading that explains all about the case of the Amistad, from the capture of Africans in Sierra Leone through to the Supreme Court case. There are then 6 excellent primary source documents for your students to analyze. Each includes an actual image of the doc
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7th - 11th
African Decolonization Lesson Plan
This lesson plan on Africa's decolonization is a thorough and engaging resource with multiple activities to ensure your students understand this important period in history and its impact on today. A lesson plan details exactly how to use all the resources, along with a suggested warm up, videos, and more. An engaging PowerPoint covers the decolonization era, its background, and legacy. There's a special focus on Ghana, Kenya, Algeria, and the Congo. It also touches on Nelson Mandela's fight aga
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8th - 11th
3-D Sculpture Lesson Recycled Art: Cardboard Abstract Shape Face! Middle School
3-D Recycled Art Sculpture Lesson! Cardboard & Paint! Middle School & High School!⭐Looking for a new and easy Middle school or high school sculpture lesson for your 3-D Art Unit?! Try this student-tested art lesson (8th graders loved it!) inspired by the art of Kimmy Cantrell! ⭐This product includes plenty of design resources to easily guide your students through the Design Process.This product will help you to easily introduce your students to the Abstract mask-style faces created by t
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations & Campaign Poster
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations, Campaign Poster, & Lesson Plan - Print & Digital, Answer Key, RubricThis is a zero-prep, differentiated, fun activity that goes over famous Egyptian pharaohs! This is an excellent addition to your unit on Ancient Egypt and works great as a backup Sub Lesson Plan! I really like doing these types of activities because it gets students up and moving! This resource comes as a Google Drive resource. If you would like to print the resource material, y
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7th - 11th
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African Trade Routes of the Middle Ages Lesson
This engaging lesson on African Trade Routes of the Middle Ages covers Trans-Saharan trade, the Gold-Salt Trade, and Africa's important trading centers. Students read about 8 important trading centers, including Gao, Great Zimbabwe, Cairo, Tunis, and other cities across Africa during the Middle Ages. These readings can be done as stations around your room, at student desks, or through the Google Slides digital option. As students learn about the civilizations and trade routes they complete a map
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7th - 10th
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Africa's Great Civilizations Movie Guide Bundle Episodes 1 - 6
This film guide, will move students through episodes 1 - 6, of the PBS series Africa's Great Civilizations. In episodes one and two, students will learn about the African continent's history and impact on civilizations globally starting with Human existence and leading through the exploration of religions in Africa. In episodes three and four, students will learn about the African continent's history and impact on civilizations globally starting with the revolutionary transformation of North a
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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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Nigeria Case Study Grade 3 PowerPoints Lessons 1-5
Powerpoints for lessons 1-5 (7 days of lessons)
New New York City Department of Education Curriculum for Third Grade!
Powerpoint's refer to the old and new NYC trade books!
Lessons can be done without trade books easily by finding similar resources online
Corresponds with new NYC social studies standards
More lessons to follow
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2nd - 4th
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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
African Empires and Kingdoms Webquest
Many students enter World History classrooms unable to name a single African Empire other than the Egyptian Empire. They often hold stereotypes of pre-colonial African societies as having been small, violent, technologically deprived, poor, quaint people who were tragically destined to be dominated by more “civilized” European groups. This webquest is designed to debunk those impressions as it familiarizes students with the grandeur of the Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Aksum, and Zimbabwe civilization
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9th - 12th
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African Civilizations Lesson: Kingdoms of West Africa
This Google resource is the second of four lessons from the African Civilizations (730 B.C.- A.D. 1600) in World History.Lesson objectives:Analyze how the gold and salt trade in Africa facilitated the spread of ideas and trade.Describe how the rulers of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai built strong kingdoms.Summarize how other West African societies developed.Lesson includes the following:1. Kingdoms of West Africa Presentation: (30 slides presentation, 3 maps, 2 charts, and 15 pictures)Trade Grows Acro
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: World History A (Prehistory - 1650) Lesson Mega Bundle
Black History Month: Famous African Americans Mini Research Project
This Famous African-Americans: A Mini Research Project is the perfect Black History Month activity for your middle schoolers. Your students will get to dig into the lives of some of the most influential African Americans in our history, and learn how to conduct responsible online research.
To begin, students will create a booklet that will guide them through the research process. This booklet is structured enough to provide guidance, but still gives students plenty of opportunity to find the i
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6th - 8th
Also included in: The Writing Instruction Bundle for Middle School
Elementary African History Resources - African Kingdoms! Printable Unit
Elementary African History Resources - African Kingdoms! Printable UnitAfrican Kingdoms! is a 61-page unit that is a wonderful addition to your elementary African history resources! This resource features activities, lessons, and quizzes about seven ancient African empires!With this comprehensive unit, students can learn about the history, rulers, and culture of several African kingdoms, including:⭐Ancient Egypt⭐Ancient Nubia⭐Great Zimbabwe⭐Ghana & Mali⭐The Songhay Empire⭐The Asante Empire⭐T
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2nd - 4th
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Escape from Timbuktu: A Mansa Musa Adventure (Digital Escape Room) for Africa
Escape from Timbuktu: A Mansa Musa Adventure is a digital escape room that contains everything your students will need to learn about Mansa Musa, the historical king of the African empire of Mali. Students will complete this digital escape room entirely online. So you can assign it for in-person or for distance learning. All of the directions that students will need to follow are included in the escape room. That means no prep work for you! Just post the links and watch students have fun wh
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4th - 10th
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Ancient Africa 6th Grade | Guided Notes, Vocabulary, Assessment, and MORE!
Engage students as they learning about the culture, religion, economics, government, geography, and society of Ancient Africa! Bring ancient civilizations to your students' fingertips while teaching about Ancient Africa and its many successful empires with this no-prep resource. You will also discuss how geography impacted their way of life, and how religion, government, and economics shaped the different empires.Included:Instructional slides (no textbook needed, all information is in this resou
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 6th Grade Social Studies Year Long BUNDLE | Ancient Civilizations
Informational Reading Text - Ancient Africa Bundle (No Prep Sub Plans)
A bundle of 8 assignments about the ancient civilizations of Africa, the culture, the leaders, and the rise and fall of these kingdoms. See the preview slide for a complete listing.Supplemental Assignments:"10 Key Historical Topics" assignment that can be used as an end of the unit project, assessment, or as a research project to introduce your unitA crossword puzzle based on terms from the readings.A venn diagram/comparison chart to compare empiresA great way to introduce the subject. The readi
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7th - 12th
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Africa's Trans-Saharan Trade Lesson and Activity
Students will learn about the trans-Saharan trade through a detailed presentation and engaging primary source activity. After students complete fill-in-the-blank notes, they will “trade” primary source documents to complete their analysis. This lesson gradually releases students to do the work of historians and has them determine the significance of this trade network.
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6th - 10th
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