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Black History Month african history scaffolded notes
Maggie Walker and Arthur Ashe - PowerPoint, Reading Passages, and Sort
SOL 1.3 introduces first graders to two famous Virginians: Maggie Walker and Arthur Ashe. These two actually have quite a bit in common! This resource is newly updated to include a 24-slide Powerpoint presentation to assist with virtual and distance learning. The presentation digs deeper into the lives of Maggie and Arthur and includes engaging photos and questions to facilitate class discussion. Check out the video preview to see what the Powerpoint looks like! This resource also includes a pri
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1st
Also included in:Â Famous Americans First Grade BUNDLE
Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Assignments
This packet is designed to accompany Howard Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States. This version of the famous People's History is more accessible to younger students and gives a great background on working class and progressive history. This packet breaks down the book by chapter, excluding chapters 22 - 28 (that many classes will not get to). Each chapter has either a note-taking guide (major vocabulary and themes to help students take notes with purpose) or questions about the c
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BLUES for Middle and High School general music
Introduce your middle or high school students to the history of Blues music with this Google Slides™ presentation and note sheets. This mini-unit covers the origins and characteristics of the Blues and notable singers and musicians. Perfect for Black History Month or any time of year.Items included:A 52-page Google Slide™ Presentation with links and embedded videos.A PDF of all the information on the slidesA PDF with blanks for students to fill in as you go through the presentationA digital fil
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7th - 8th
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Also included in:Â SEASONAL BUNDLE for Middle School General Music
Ruby Bridges Opinion Writing | Black History Month Activities
This Ruby Bridges Differentiated Opinion Writing Packet was created to meet the diverse needs of your students. Whether you are seeking a lesson for Black History Month, or simply an opinion writing resource... this download will provide you the essential tools to keep your students on the "WRITE" track!PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:In this download, you will discover a variety of differentiated resources including:♥ Writing Templates♥ Graphic Organizers♥ Ruby Bridges Thinking Map for Brainstorming♥ Fina
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1st - 4th, Staff
Ancient Egypt (The Nile River) Lesson 1
Teach your students about Ancient Egypt and the importance of the Nile River with this visually pleasing lesson. The lesson is will take one whole class period, and is designed for differentiated instruction. The presentation slides and questions sheets are in the form of a PDF and are distance learning friendly. Enjoy!Included In Your PurchaseStudent Reading VersionStudent Cloze NotesStudent Questions PageGraphic Organizer (Venn Diagram) Editable PowerPoint Presentation SlidesAnswer KeysFun and
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Bundle
Nigeria Country Study PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This is an introduction to the African country of Nigeria, and is perfect for an upper elementary social studies unit in 3rd grade, 4th grade or 5th grade! Guided notes formatted to fit in a social studies notebook are included. Perfect for practicing those note-taking skills! To ensure proper formatting, this file includes the same presentation formatted as a PowerPoint, Keynote, and PDF.The presentation includes a brief overview of the following:Map/CapitalFlagGovernmentCurrencyAnimalsPlaces t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Tupac, LeBron James, Bob Dylan & Two Distant Strangers: Black Lives Matter Study
Here is a wonderful opportunity to explore with your students four powerful popular culture texts:1. Tupac Shakur's compact and vivid poem, "The Rose that Grew from Concrete" explores the concept of thriving despite economic, racial and social inequities. 2. LeBron James' Instagram post "Shut Up and Dribble" is a rebuttal to an offensive directive to keep dribbling on the court and stay out of race politics. 3. Songwriter, Bob Dylan's masterpiece, "Hurricane," is a protest song documenting the l
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Amazing African Americans Spies in the Civil War | VIDEO, Notes, & Activity!
Learn the amazing stories of 3 African American spies in the Civil War with this engaging History For Humans video!Students learn how Harriet Tubman used her skills from the Underground Railroad to serve as a spy during the war and be the first woman to lead a military operation in American history, how John Scobell operated with the Union's top spy and put his acting skills to the use to fight the Confederates, and how Mary Jane Bowser spied on Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Full US History Curriculum Colonies to Civil War Video Lessons & Activities!
MLK "I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" Common Core Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous " I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" speech given to an audience of sanitation workers in Memphis, TN before he was assassinated. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Crash Course Black American History - COMPLETE BUNDLE Guided Notes
Guided Notes: Crash Course Black American History - COMPLETE BUNDLE Guided Notes. Flesh-out your course or supplement it with this guided notes sheet that also provides additional information for a review / discussion phase.This publication gives access to ALL of my Crash Course: Black American History Guided Notes w/ Keys. Image Credit: Educational Timings:Total Time: 30 Minutes * 51 VGNs = ~17 Block (90 Minute) Days / ~34 Traditional (50 Minute) DaysTaking Notes - 20 Minutes per VGNDiscussion
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9th - 12th
Aswan High Dam Geography & Human-Environment Interaction Lessons
Aswan High Dam Geography & Human-Environment Interaction Lessons is a NO-PREP set of lessons and activities so your students can discover how Egyptians depend, modify, and adapt to the Nile River.Students will learn about the Nile River and the Aswan Dam through differentiated PowerPoint/Google™ Slides notes, lessons, activities, and assessment!Students will understand:✱ What the Nile River is✱ The important of the Nile River to ancient Egyptians✱ The who, what, where, when, why, and how of
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Middle East & North Africa - Geography/World Cultures BUNDLE!
Living Wax Museum Notes Handout | Living Museum Project | Wax Museum Project
This living wax museum project is by far one of my favorite things about teaching 3rd grade. Truth be told this wax museum project can be used from 2nd grade all the way until 6th grade. Students take on the role of someone else, they dress up like an important historical figure and then they put on a show for their families and entire school It is a memory that is worth creating for your students! This is just one piece of the project (the note-taking handout), but you can grab the bundle HERE
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2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Living Wax Museum Project
Abolitionist Movement Lesson and Notes - Slavery and the Underground Railroad
This Abolitionist Movement lesson and notes include information about the Abolitionist Movement in America and the fight for the end of slavery. The lesson focuses on the Underground Railroad and famous abolitionists like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth and the end of slavery after the Civil War with the passing of the 13th Amendment.The lesson covers the following topics: What was the Abolitionist Movement?Slavery in AmericaLife on a Southern PlantationThe Underground Ra
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4th - 6th
March Book One: John Lewis Student Response Prompts
Are you looking for some scaffolded notes to support your readers while reading the graphic novel March by John Lewis?Well, look no further! The resource is meant to have students track their thinking (metacognition) while reading John Lewis's incredible story. It also supports teachers with helping students synthesize being an activist!Best of all? There is a digital version (Google Slides) to edit questions as you see necessary! Post the questions in Google Classroom, print them as quick rea
Grades:
4th - 8th
Geography of Africa Crash Course Unit Bundle
My fellow educators of the world, With over 20 years of experience in education, I've honed the art of crafting my classroom notes for both junior high and high school students. I understand the hours of dedication it takes to create engaging and informative notes—time often spent outside the classroom. My goal has been to alleviate this pressure for teachers who are either starting their journey or simply swamped with responsibilities. Let's remove the stress of note creation, giving you back p
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5th - 10th
Ben Franklin & George Washington Carver - Compare and Contrast (SOL 2.4)
Help your students compare and contrast two famous American scientist and inventors! This simple activity focuses on the key facts about each person (based on VA SOL 2.4).
Resource includes:
- Short reading passage about each person
- Blank Graphic Organizer comparing and contrasting the men
- Scaffolded organizer (fill-in-the-blank style)
- Completed organizer (Answer Key)
- Contrast Sort (for struggling learners OR quick assessment)
*Color and Black and White versions*
Enjoy and don't fo
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2nd - 3rd
West African Trading Empires - GHANA, MALI, SONGHAI - COMPLETE LESSON W/ NOTES
Everything you need for a great introduction or review of West African Trading Empires: GHANA, MALI, and SONGHAI (includes short bonus with current pictures of the gold and salt industry in Ghana today)Lesson Includes:Lesson Purpose/objectivesEnd of Lesson Questions (can be used as a Ticket out the Door, formative assessment, and as a study guide!)Scaffolded Student Note-taking guideKey/Critical vocabulary terms highlighted for testing purposes - students then highlight them in their n
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Egyptian Achievements - PPT, Guided Notes, Teacher Notes, Warm-Up & Exit Ticket
Ancient Egypt - Egyptian Achievements - PowerPoint, Guided Notes, Teacher Notes, Warm-up & Exit Ticket - Google DriveThis is a zero-prep PowerPoint that goes over Egyptian Achievements! Teacher notes are included so you don't have to worry about what to say. This is a great lesson for you to teach with your class or as a backup sub-lesson plan.This resource comes as a Google Drive resource. If you would like to print the resource material, you can do so for both the guided notes and the exit
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt PowerPoint Bundle
Fully Customizable West African Trade Kingdoms: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Notes
This is a straightforward but pretty thorough overview of the West African Trade Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Google Slide presentation. Since it is formatted through Google Slides, it is fully editable and customizable. The presentation is 43 slides long and includes several short video clips and quality visuals. A Google Doc containing a guided note-style outline for the presentation is also included. And since the outline is available on Google Docs, it is also completely editable an
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6th - 10th
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Africa Unit Bundle (grades 6-8)
Embark on an enlightening journey through Medieval Africa with our comprehensive bundle! Explore the rise of Ghana in West Africa, the profound influence of Islam, the legacies of Mali and Songhai, the vibrant trading states of East Africa, the intricate society of West Africa, and the enduring cultural legacy of the continent.Are you looking for lessons to teach your Africa Unit? Maybe you just need some high quality activities so you can enjoy a much needed vacation?Look no further than this r
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6th - 8th
W27.1 - Imperialists Divide Africa - PowerPoint Notes
This World History / Global Studies PowerPoint includes the following major topics: Old Imperialism (Spain & Portugal), Causes for New Imperialism - Militarism, Industrialization, Nationalism, Religion, Social Darwinism, Sramble for Africa (with a focus on South Africa), Berlin Conference, The Boers, Anglo-Boer War, The Zulu, Shaka Zulu, Anglo-Zulu War, Apartheid, Libera & Ethiopia As Independent Countries, Effects of Imperialism, etc. (Essential Questions are built into the PowerPoin
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7th - 12th
Civil Rights: Hands-On Learning Lessons
Civil Rights: HANDS-ON LEARNING - Many people have less than fond memories of their History or Social Studies class. This could be due to the long hours they were forced to spend reading the dry, dull textbook in class (cue the Charlie Brown teacher reading aloud). Or maybe it is because of the vast volume of information that felt overwhelming at the time (think fire hydrant trying trying to pour into a water bottle). Social studies is just the opposite of dry and dull. And it certainly doesn’t
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4th - 5th
Jackie Robinson Interactive Biography Flipbook
This Jackie Robinson interactive research activity and flipbook is perfect for studying the first African American to play Major League Baseball and his impact on the Civil Rights Movement. This is perfect for a Jackie Robinson biography unity.The Jackie Robinson tab-style biography flipbook is low-prep, great for interactive notebooks, and will keep your students engaged while researching this Civil Rights hero! There are two versions of this flipbook included for easy differentiation: a fill
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in:Â Georgia Social Studies BUNDLE
"I Have a Dream Speech" Rhetorical Analysis Lesson
Get kids analyzing King's use of rhetoric in his "I Have a Dream" speech. This lesson is designed for high school students; I use it in my American literature course as part of a larger unit on rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos). - A short outline/ 2-days of lesson plans with suggested terms to teach BEFORE reading the speech - A student worksheet that asks students to attend to King's rhetorical moves - A teacher copy of the worksheet with answers. - a teacher copy of the text with all a
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8th - 12th
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