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Adult education african history independent work packets
African History Bundle
This bundle gives students a few entry points into learning about the history of Africa. It focuses on:EgyptThe spread of Islam into AfricaGhana EmpireMali EmpireSonghai EmpireIbn Battuta and Trans-Saharan TradeDahomey Kingdom and the impact of the slave tradeOrigins of racism handoutMarcus Garvey documents about his rise and fall (and the Back to Africa movement)European imperialism in Africa with a focus on the Belgian CongoA deeper dive into imperialism documents along with methods for rebell
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pyramids on the Nile (3500 B.C. - 450 B.C.)
This interactive presentation provides details regarding how civilization emerged in Egypt and became united into a kingdom ruled by pharaohs. It covers the geography of Egypt, Upper and Lower Egypt, environmental challenges, movement of goods and ideas, Egypt unites into a kingdom, Pharaohs rule as gods, Builders of the pyramids, religion and life, mummification, Egyptian writing, science, and technology, among other things.I've created many interactive Google Slides presentations. If you like
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Human Rights Violations: Bengali, Cambodia, and Rwanda Genocides
This handout has students first explore the motives and emotions behind people's desire to limit human rights of others. Then, students learn about three genocides and answer analysis questions. Because the genocides are broken into separate sections, this can be a jigsaw, stations, or just individual work packets. The three genocides are:The Pakistani genocide of Bengalis in Bangladesh in 1971The Cambodian Genocide led by the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot from 1975-79The Rwandan genocide led by Hutus
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah
Includes - Chapter summaries5 multiple choice questions per chapter5 constructed response / text evidence based questions
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Just Mercy Chapter Questions
I've developed chapter questions for "Just Mercy" to help keep my students current in their reading requirements. A total of 24 pages, and while some chapters have more questions than others, the average number of questions per chapter is 10.I use this in a class called "Writing in the Liberal Arts." I use it with high school students who are taking the class for college credit, so I feel as though it's appropriate for high school and college students.And, for what it's worth, I have a PhD in cu
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black History Word Search Bundle - End of the Year / After Testing Activity
Introduce your students to the vibrant and rich world of black history with this unique set of 10 engaging word search puzzles! Crafted with care and precision, these puzzles are more than just a fun pastime; they are a creative learning tool that brings the essential figures, events, and concepts of black history to life.Features:10 Themed Puzzles: Each puzzle centers around a specific theme within black history, such as influential leaders, cultural movements, historical events, inventions, an
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
West African Kingdoms Bundle
This bundle helps students understand the spread of Islam, West African kingdoms like Ghana, Mali, Songhai, and then how the European slave trade and imperialism impacted West African kingdoms using Dahomey as an example (which can be paired with watching the film The Woman King).
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Empire of Ghana and Modern Day Problems
This handout has students brainstorm 5 modern day problems and then read primary and secondary sources, including maps, about the Empire of Ghana during the Middle Ages. Their goal is to find ideas or polices that could help to solve at least 2 of the modern problems the students brainstormed initially. It's a great way for students to try to find modern relevance in historical facts.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: African History Bundle
Myths About the African Continent
This colorful brochure aims to debunk the stereotypes and myths about the African continent. Introduces students to prominent Africans throughout its history. Brochure aims to give students a balanced view of Africa and not just the negative images shown on Western media. Answer sheet included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
South African History and Apartheid
This 6 page handout takes students through the history of South Africa from imperialism to the end of Apartheid. It focuses students on specific individuals in the struggle against Apartheid such as Nelson Mandela, Steve Biko, and Desmond Tutu, while also asking them analysis questions throughout. It includes QR code links to youtube videos (the titles of the videos are there too so students can just search for them). This is a very chunky assignment that can easily last two to three class perio
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: African History Bundle
Apartheid Laws (Distance Learning)
This handout has brief descriptions of several Apartheid laws passed from 1950-1956. After each one, students must analyze what they think would happen if individuals violated these laws, and then at the end, they are presented with four options for how people could have rebelled (civil disobedience, non-violent protest, strikes/boycotts, violent rebellion) and asked which of these options would have been the best way to change these laws. It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
The Cold War and the Congo, Lumumba, and Mobutu
This handout gives students a brief summary of the Belgian Congo and their history with the U.S. The bulk of it focuses on how Patrice Lumumba helped lead an independence movement against Belgium, but then the CIA believes he was a communist and helped Lumumba's enemies assassinate him. It includes several primary source documents for students to read, including a speech by Lumumba at the Congo independence ceremony, and two recently declassified CIA communications about overthrowing Lumumba. St
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: African History Bundle
Imperialism, Protest, Rebellion, and Independence Activity (Distance Learning)
This is an independent assignment for students. They read about 8 different methods of protest against a mother country's government and then rank and analyze them based on which method colonists should use first, second, third, etc. Finally, they research two protest movements against colonial empires and explain which methods these movements used and how successful they were. This can inspire a lot of discussion and debate, so it can be the fodder for several days worth of lessons. It is forma
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: European History (Ancient Greece to the Fall of the USSR)
Google Slide Presentation of the Civil Rights Movement
Complete overview of Civil Rights Movement with links to various informative clips from youtube (that I do not have copyrights for). I have used this in an AP US class but can be used for all levels
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
World History- Connections To Today Ch 36, Section 4 Bookwork
Chapter 36- Africa (1945-Present)Section 4- Struggles in Southern Africa*28 Questions- Answer Key Included!*Only use if you or your school has purchased Prentice Hall’s World History- Connections To Today.This self-created “follow-along with the chapter work” ensures students work their way through and sift through information in the entire chapter/section/lesson. The questions fall under one of the categories of true/false, short answer, define, and fill-in-the-blank.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
World History- Connections To Today Ch 36, Section 3 Bookwork
Chapter 36- Africa (1945-Present)Section 3- Three Nations: A Closer Look*26 Questions- Answer Key Included!*Only use if you or your school has purchased Prentice Hall’s World History- Connections To Today.This self-created “follow-along with the chapter work” ensures students work their way through and sift through information in the entire chapter/section/lesson. The questions fall under one of the categories of true/false, short answer, define, and fill-in-the-blank.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
World History- Connections To Today Ch 36, Section 1 Bookwork
Chapter 36- Africa (1945-Present)Section 1- Achieving Independence*30 Questions*Only use if you or your school has purchased Prentice Hall’s World History- Connections To Today.This self-created “follow-along with the chapter work” ensures students work their way through and sift through information in the entire chapter/section/lesson. The questions fall under one of the categories of true/false, short answer, define, and fill-in-the-blank.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
World History- Connections To Today Ch 36, Section 2 Bookwork
Chapter 36- Africa (1945-Present) Section 2- Programs for Development*27 Questions- Answer Key Included!*Only use if you or your school has purchased Prentice Hall’s World History- Connections To Today.This self-created “follow-along with the chapter work” ensures students work their way through and sift through information in the entire chapter/section/lesson. The questions fall under one of the categories of true/false, short answer, define, and fill-in-the-blank.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Shoshenq I
Hello fellow educator, this story is about Shoshenq I. He is met by a young time traveler named Davis, who inquires about his life.
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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