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African history projects for Microsoft Word
African History to 1700 Unit: PPT, Activities, Readings & More: Print & Digital
This is all of the materials I use to teach the history of Africa up to around 1700. It contains all you need including a PowerPoint with note sheets for students, readings, activities, a map assignment, projects to pick from, exit slips, and more!Topics: Bantu Migration, Nubia, Axum, Ghana, Mali, Mansa Musa, Songhai, Swahili Coast, Great Zimbabwe, King Lalibela, and more!Multiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft Document, and Google Document. The reading is editable! The link to
Grades:
7th - 12th
Imperialism Unit Bundle: PPT, Activities, Test with Study Guide, Projects & More
This unit contains 4 different PowerPoint presentations covering the Age of Imperialism for a World History, AP European History, or AP World History course. It covers all the necessary definitions and covers Africa, India, China, and Japan in-depth. Each comes with a note sheet to help the students follow along. There are two types of note sheets, one is completely filled in (great for students on an IEP) and the other has fill-in-the-blanks if you would like to see if the students are follo
Grades:
8th - 12th
Africa Country Research Project
I LOVE teaching this project, and came up with it after living in Ghana and realizing, upon returning to the U.S., that Americans don't know much about Africa!
In this 2-week project, each student picks a country in Africa after we do background lessons about the continent. (See my store for background lessons.) To assign countries, have students rank their top 15 choices for homework, then go around the room assigning them, entering them in a Google spreadsheet to ensure no two students in a c
Grades:
7th - 9th
Africa Geography Gallery Walk-SS7G2,SS7G3,SS7G4 (DBQ)- No Prep!
This is a very interactive project where students walk around the room in groups and view documents relevant to the GSE standard. Georgia standards: SS7G2,SS7G3,SS7G4. There are DBQs (Document Based Questions) with each "exhibit." I have included detailed instructions on how to conduct the class project. This is great to preview the standard or review.SS7G2 Explain environmental issues across the continent of Africa.SS7G3 Explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on p
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Not Grade Specific
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Ancient China Brochure
Students review everything they learned about Ancient China by creating a travel brochure. The lesson includes a brochure template with each labels for each topic to cover. Directions tell them specifically what to include in each section. The entire lesson is editable so you can adapt the topics to fit your textbook.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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African Civilizations Research Project
This resource features a list of many of the key aspects of African Civilizations and Trans-Saharan Trade Networks. Task: Students will build a PowerPoint/ Google Slides presentation based off of the listed topics which follows the rubric attached. Requirements: internet access or a computer lab for research purposes. Many of my student loved this and found it to be a fun and exciting thing to do to take ownership of their education.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Egypt Pyramids of Giza Paper Project with Reading Passage for History
This history project focuses on the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. This lesson can be used independently, or to enrich a unit already being taught. This unit includes a reading passage about the pyramids of Egypt with 10 questions to assess reading comprehension. This lesson also includes a stylized word search using vocabulary words found in the text. After the students read the passage, they can begin assembling their pyramids. You can print them on yellow/tan paper to really simulate the effect o
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3rd - 6th
Civil Rights Movement Leader Trading Card Project
Directions and a rubric for a trading card project about a Civil Rights Movement leader.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Unit Projects and Resources
Improve an African Country PBL Project/Problem Based Learning (~2 weeks!)
I have this product available in multiple formats: Google, Microsoft, PDF, etc. Please email me at sjewitt@enoriveracademy.org if you prefer another format and I can provide that!This project is designed for students that are studying or have studied Africa and will now be challenged to identify an authentic challenge or problem that an African country currently faces and design an original solution. Final product should be displayed on a tri-fold, but can be adapted to include any form of prese
Grades:
5th - 9th
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3rd grade Black History Project
This is a three-part project, and a rubric is attached as well.
Grades:
3rd
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Passport to Africa
This passport is designed to allow students to do independent research on 10 countries of Africa. It is divided into North Africa (Egypt, Algeria), West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Mali), East Africa (Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya), and Southern and Central Africa (Dem. Republic of Congo, South Africa). Each page has a blank flag (to be colored) and questions/information to find. Also attached is a flag test on the countries covered in the passport.
The slideshows in my shop go along with this passpor
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Civil War General Trading Card Project
Directions and a rubric for a project where students will create a trading card about a Civil War General. They will include information and a picture. Included is a list of generals to pick from.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil War Unit Activities
Age of Imperialism One Pager Project
This is a handout sheet for a one pager project on the Age of Imperialism (Specifically New Imperialism). It is a good way for students to cover various people and events from the time. There is a description of the project, a checklist, examples, template sheets, and a grading section. It is a document so you can make changes to fit the needs of your classroom. I tend to only give one topic per student and then have a museum day when it is due and have the students walk around and look at what
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Regions of Africa Project
Students create a poster that will be presented to the class regarding their assigned African Region. (this could be adapted to an electronic presentation, as well--I like doing posters so that I can hang them up during the unit in my classroom).
Southern Africa, Rain Forest, Sahel, Swahili Coast, Ethiopian Highlands, Savanna, Sahara, and the African Great Lakes.
This asks students to explore the human and physical geography of their region, as well as the eco system of the region and one "eco
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Ancient Africa Empires Google Slides Project
This project allows students to research Ancient African empires and create a Google Slides presentation. Rubric included.
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6th - 8th
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Google Lit Trip: A Long Walk to Water
For this product, you will need to download Google Earth and also obtain the Google Lit Trip from this website: https://www.googlelittrips.org/litTripLibrary/grades6-8.phpOn the left hand side, under GLT Store click "Request a Lit Trip" and then complete the form. The company will send you a lit trip shortly. https://www.googlelittrips.org/gltStore/gltStore.phpMy product is a guide for students to use for navigating through the Lit Trip. It includes directions, extension activities, and critical
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Project - Sugarcube Pyramids!
Do you want your students to be able to express their artistic ability while learning about ancient Egypt? This project is just for you!Included is the prep/instructions/materials needed to complete a successful pyramid!This project can be done individually or in partners!This project is simple and fun!With only a few ingredients you can make a fun and yummy pyramid to remind your students of what they learned!
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Not Grade Specific
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Women Pharoah Project
Students research women pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. There are 6 main women pharaohs covered in this project and I recommend dividing them amongst your class. Students work in groups of 3-5 to research the questions in the research guide. Then they will work together to transform a shoebox (or other small box) into a sarcophagus. In a round table discussion, groups present their work and research. This ends up being a jigsaw technique to ensure each students ends up with all the information comple
Grades:
9th - 12th
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5-ESS3-1
ABC Book of Africa Project Sheet with Rubric
This Project Sheet explains to students how to make an ABC book of Africa. This is a great activity that can be used as an in-class project or one completed at home to enhance classroom lessons. It has concise, easy-to-understand directions for the students and a graphic organizer for brainstorming topics for each letter of the alphabet. The books can be completed individually or by a group of students. The included rubric makes the projects easier to grade and lets the students know what is
Grades:
4th - 8th
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West Africa Menu Projects
Although these projects are for an end of unit after the study of West Africa (7th grade), this sheet can be edited to work for any civilization. The parents come in (as well as administration) to view the students' projects in a gallery style set up.
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Not Grade Specific
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Create Your Own Egyptian Afterlife
In this project students will combine their knowledge of Egyptian history with their own creativity and personality. Students will take on the role of an egyptian pharaoh or queen who is trying to pass on to the afterlife. Students will write a speech to the gods convincing them why they should go on to the afterlife or not, choose their tomb and design their sarcophagus / burial chamber. Includes both a writing and art poster component.
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6th - 7th
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Ancient Africa Project
This project allows students to research and present on an Ancient African Civilization. Using different traits of civilization, students create a presentation in the role of a travel guide to an ancient African civilization. Includes directions, research guide, and rubric for scoring.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient African Civilizations Bundle
African Queens and Kings Research Project
Students use the project check-list to keep focused and organized.
Students are able to select from the list: King Hannibal, King Mansa Musa I (Emperor Moses), King Shaka Zulu, Queen Nana Yaa Asantewa, King Ramesses II, King Amenhotep IV, King Taharqa, Queen Nzingha or “Amazon Queen of Matamba”, Queen of Sheba
Prior to the project we learn a little about each Queen and King (youtube videos, articles, excerpts...) and then we move on to the project. This can also be completed without any prio
Grades:
7th - 12th
Africa Synthesis Essay
Students report that this paper completely changed the way they thought about the continent of Africa, and that the careful scaffolding of the essay in this handout really helped improve their writing. This is my #1 favorite essay to do with students in my Geography and Global Issues class, and I created it because I was so upset, after returning home from teaching in Ghana, at the level of ignorance so many people have about Africa as a whole. I have been moved and uplifted to see how well stud
Grades:
7th - 9th
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