African Origins and Ancient Civilizations (Black History: Part 1) BUNDLE

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This is a fantastic-value lesson bundle of 6 flexible reading comprehension-based lessons based on African Origins and Ancient Civilizations (Black History Part 1.) scheme of work.

Students who engage with this curriculum will gain a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of African history and culture. They will learn about the origins of humanity in Africa and the migration of early humans, recognizing the significant role Africa played in human evolution. The curriculum explores the richness of ancient African civilizations, including Ancient Egypt, Nubia, Axum, Mali, and Great Zimbabwe, highlighting their contributions to art, science, and governance. Students will also delve into the trans-Saharan trade routes, understanding the cultural and economic exchange between Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The curriculum introduces students to great African empires like Ghana, Songhai, and Mali, allowing them to appreciate their historical significance and achievements. Additionally, students will explore diverse African kingdoms and states such as Ashanti, Dahomey, Benin, and the Kingdom of Kongo, analyzing their political, economic, and cultural developments. Finally, students will gain insight into the African diaspora, specifically the forced migration of African peoples during the transatlantic slave trade and the resilience in preserving African cultural heritage in the Americas and the Caribbean. Overall, this curriculum provides students with a well-rounded perspective on Africa's rich history, civilizations, trade networks, empires, and the lasting impact of the African diaspora.

This bundle contains the following lessons:

1. African Origins:

Tracing the history of humanity's origins in Africa, including the migration of early humans and the significance of Africa in human evolution.

2. Ancient African Civilizations:

Exploring notable ancient African civilizations, such as Ancient Egypt, Nubia, Axum, Mali, and Great Zimbabwe, and their contributions to art, science, and governance.

3. Trans-Saharan Trade:

Analyzing the significance of the trans-Saharan trade routes, including the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

4. Great African Empires:

Discussing the history and achievements of great African empires, including Ghana, Songhai, and the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa's rule.

5. African Kingdoms and States:

Examining diverse African kingdoms and states, such as the Ashanti, Dahomey, Benin, and the Kingdom of Kongo, and their political, economic, and cultural developments.

6. African Diaspora:

Discussing the African diaspora, the forced migration of African peoples during the transatlantic slave trade, and the preservation of African cultural heritage in the Americas and the Caribbean.

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This resource is perfect for the classroom, distance-learning, homework, exam preparation and home-schooling.

This is a quality, ready-made resource intended for busy teachers, cover teachers, parents and home-schoolers to simply print and go. Each individual resource is packed with a variety of differentiated comprehension activities for students, including 'stretch & challenge tasks' and further recommended classroom, project and homework activities.

Each resource also includes a detailed lesson plan, for a 60-minute lesson, based around the reading passage. This provides incredible flexibility for the teacher to transform this resource into a comprehensive, student-centred lesson, which encourages independent and team learning activities. The resource also provides a variety of templates for teachers to carry out Assessment For Learning (AFL) to identify independent student and whole class progress.

Best of all, each individual lesson includes a comprehensive answer key, making teachers' lives far more simple! It also means some students can self-assess or peer-assess their work.

Each Reading Comprehension Learning Resource Includes The Following:

• Reading Passage
• Multiple-Choice Questions
• Plenary: True / False Activities
• Main Idea/Key Details Graphic Organizer
• Who, What, Where, When Graphic Organizer
• Writing Framework For Students
• Standard-Level Comprehension
• Intermediate-Level Comprehension
• Advanced-Level Comprehension
• Stretch & Challenge Questions
• Further Recommended Activities For Teacher And Students
• Detailed 60-Minute Lesson Plan, Based On Article, For Teachers
• Student Summary Worksheets: Lesson Summary, Head Heart Hashtag, Exit Ticket, Progress Pyramid, Planning For Progress
• Student Answer Templates