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African history projects for homeschool
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
Civil Rights Movement Project Menu & Activities- No prep, share & go!
This no prep, share and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be engaged in activities which deepen their understanding of the American Civil Rights Movement while sharpening their critical thinking, writing, research, and even artistic skills. Since this is a PDF file, this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. A detailed grading rubric is included for each option, as well a
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5th - 10th
Africa Social Justice Project
**NEWLY UPDATED**Students will be researching one of five social justice issues in Africa, creating a presentation and presenting their topic to the class. This bundle includes online links for research, research questions by topic, rubric for presentation, and a listening guide for class presentations. Links to all needed websites are given for less web-savvy students, or for differentiation.You will received links to Google™ Doc versions, along with PDF and Word versions of all documents. This
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Middle East & North Africa - Geography/World Cultures BUNDLE!
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
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7th - 12th
Mansa Musa Hero or Hype? Empires of West Africa Body Biography Poster Project
We know Mansa Musa of Mali was one of the wealthiest men in all of World History, but based on his accomplishments, was Mansa Musa a hero, or is it hype? Students decide! This fun, student-centered, full-body biography project is skill and content-based. Students read, write, and support claims with evidence in a creative biography project format.Here's what's included:1. Teacher Instructions2. An Instructional Slide Show that explains each requirement3. A Mansa Musa 2-page Google Doc Reading. T
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5th - 9th
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Souvenirs from Africa Research Design Project | African Regions PBL | Google
Project-based learning is a fun way to investigate the 5 regions of Africa. Guided slides help you introduce & explain the project. First, a research guide challenges students to identify & explain each region’s unique geographic & cultural features. Then, they complete a design project creating & displaying souvenirs from each African region. They place their souvenirs on shelves, walls, furniture & floors to decorate their bedroom templates. Students write descriptions expl
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6th - 12th
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Black History Month: Black Out Poetry Project (Use all Month Long!)
The Blackout Poetry Project will allow your students to uncover important figures in African American history and bring them to the forefront of the historical and cultural narrative. Students will examine the idea behind Black History Month and also fulfill the vision of Carter G. Woodson by selecting a significant figure to feature in an original piece of creative writing and illustration. This activity couples the celebration of African American history as well as students' interests and p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient Egypt Chariot STEM Challenge - Engineering Design (Digital)
Ancient Egypt Chariot STEM Challenge - Engineering Design with Digital JournalsTake your students on an educational journey to ancient Egypt with this complete lesson! Read the letter from fictitious travel guides explaining some of the structures, wildlife, and inventions found in Egypt. Then conduct an icebreaker activity building a pyramid out of cups. Students will test their skills deciphering a code using ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics before moving on to the highly engaging design challen
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: STEM Explorers: Elementary STEM Curriculum + History Around the World
AFRICA Geography & History Worksheets and Puzzles
You will find lessons and activities for African history and geography in this product.Physical, cultural, historical and economic geography of Africa are addressed in these worksheets, word searches, projects, puzzles, and other activities. Directions for using EXCEL and the details for creating a chart comparing population change in a selection of African countries are included. All projects and handouts are student tested.In addition, students will become familiar with unique regions of Afr
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5th - 10th
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Black History Biography Report Bundle: 25 Reading Passages & Quilt Templates
Explore this impactful Black History Month mini BUNDLE featuring 25 biography reading passages about influential Black Americans. This resource also includes hexagon biography report templates, perfectly aligned with the reading passages. Assign each student a famous Black American, distribute the reading passage and hexagon template, and watch as they extract information to complete their unique hexagon biography report. Showcase the finished reports on a display board, creating an interactive
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2nd - 6th
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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
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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
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7th - 9th
African Masks: History and Art Project (Google)
This presentation explains the influence African art had on Picasso's art. It covers Picasso's art and the masks that he directly borrowed from as well as the characteristics and purpose of 16 masks from different regions of Africa. There are project directions and student examples included! This is a great resource for students working remotely in synchronous and asynchronous learning platforms. Thank you for shopping and enjoy!CLICK HERE to view additional resources from my store.CLICK HERE to
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: African Art Bundle (Google)
Cheetah Paper Bag Puppet
Cheetah paper bag puppet coloring page. Use with any Cheetah story.Perfect for:AfricaSerengeti SafariSavannaBooks:One Cheetah, One Cherry: A Book of Beautiful NumbersBig Cats (A Day in the Life): What Do Lions, Tigers, and Panthers Get up to All Day?Cheetah by Taylor MorrisonDo You Really Want to Meet a Cheetah?Cheetah Cubs African Animal Tales: Sleepy CheetahCheetah Can't Lose What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah?I Love Being a Cheetah!How Cheetah Got His TearsCheetah FastLittle Cheetah's Shad
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Safari Animal Paper Bag Puppet Bundle
Black History Month Quilt Art Tells the Story of Escape!
GET READY for BLACK HISTORY MONTH by purchasing this creative Freedom Quilt PAPERCraft which teaches one of the ways African-American Slaves were able to escape using the "Underground Railroad". First-Grade through 6th Grade Black History Freedom Quilt Printable is a resource that students can create a freedom quilt while learning about the Underground Railroad. This resource can be used with Historical Literature to help students understand more about Slavery in the 1800s. There are 16 patterns
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2nd - 6th
Super Bowl Mega Project Bundle: History, Design, Economics & Media Literacy
Dive into the spirit of the Super Bowl with this comprehensive bundle designed to capture your students' enthusiasm for the big game! Perfect for grades 6-12, this bundle brings together six engaging project kits that explore the Super Bowl from various academic perspectives. From the history of the halftime show to the intricacies of commercial analysis, this bundle provides a multi-faceted look at one of America's most-watched television events. Each kit comes with complete resources for both
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6th - 12th
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Pablo Picasso's African Masks - Art Lesson for Kids
This à la cART lesson introduces students to Pablo Picasso and his love for African masks. The lesson is divided into two separate sessions. In the first, students will draw their own mask starting with a Roll-a-Die African Mask game. Then they will use Elmer’s glue to trace the sketched lines. In the second session, they will color their masks with oil and chalk pastels. Art Techniques· Drawing· Outlining with glue· Pastel / chalk coloring techniques You will Receive51-page, non-editable PDFgra
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2nd - 10th
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Kente Cloth Paper Sashes: Art Lesson for Kids
This à la cART lesson introduces students to the history, design, and historical significance of Kente cloth. Students will make their own Kente-patterned sash out of paper. Art Techniques· drawing· painting You will Receive41-page, non-editable PDFgrade levels 1 to 8a single class (60 minute) duration art projectan introduction script to read aloud with questions to engage studentsstep-by-step instructions with photoslearning objectivesgallery of student workcommon core art standardsprintable e
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1st - 8th
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Black History Month Biography Bulletin Board, Banners, Activities & Games BUNDLE
Celebrate diversity with our all-inclusive Black History Month Bundle! Engage students with interactive Research Project Biography Banners, Biography Bulletin Board, Coloring Pages, Trivia Games, Word Search Puzzles, and Word Scramble Game inspired by African-American culture. Elevate the celebration with a Martin Luther King Jr. biography Project & Activities, fostering a holistic and educational approach to honoring diversity throughout the month.Don't miss out on this opportunity to creat
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K - 8th
Hidden Faces In Geography, A Study of Black Geographers, Black History Month
A Celebration of Black Geographers & Their Accomplishments!Geography seeks to study our planet and tell the stories of the people who inhabit it. But what stories are told? And who is chosen to tell them? Throughout history, often Black geographers were not given credit for their explorations and discoveries. This is a great lesson for geography for Black History Month.1492: Among the crew on the Santa Maria during Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas is Pedro Alonzo Nino, a black m
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Let's Talk Black History Podcast!
Introducing the Let's Talk Black History Podcast Project – a dynamic and enriching educational resource designed to celebrate and explore the diverse narratives of Black history! This turnkey project offers an exciting opportunity for students to engage with Black history in a meaningful way through the creation of their own podcasts.Why Choose the Let's Talk Black History Podcast Project?Inclusive Learning Experience: Dive into the multifaceted stories and achievements of Black individuals and
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Kingdoms & Empires of Africa One-Pager Project: Print and Digital
This is a project outline for a one-pager on the kingdoms and empires of Africa. It has a checklist and topics for the students. There is also a grading checklist that is fully editable.Topics include Mali, Ghana, Songhai, Ethiopia, Great Zimbabwe and more!Multiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft Document, and Google Document. The reading is editable! The link to the Google version is in the key of the other versions.Great for Distance Learning!Follow Learning the Social Science
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6th - 12th
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Juneteenth Craft Windsock Writing Activities Flag Coloring Pages Kindergarten
Juneteenth Activities : Windsock Craft► Writing / Coloring / Scissor Skill► 8 Pages► June Art Projects► Funny Art for Prek / Kindergarten / 1st 2nd 3rd Grade► Available in PDF format► Letter size 8.5 x 11 inchesTHANK YOU :✅ Please FOLLOW ME if you'd like to receive notifications when I upload new products and freebies.✅ If you are having any issues please email me at kids.selected@gmail.com and I can help you problem solve.** Personal use only NO COMMERCIAL USE ALLOWED!**
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PreK - 2nd
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Ancient Africa Poster Activity - Ghana, Mali, Songai (great observation lesson)
Included in this file is an entire cooperative learning activity which is great to invite an administrator in to observe. The students are in small groups and each group receives a reading (there are three readings - Ghana, Mali, Songhai) it examines the different aspects of each civilization. Students must work together to create a poster (on chart paper with markers) showing the key aspects of the civilization and using the guidelines sheet and rubric to create it. First they read and make not
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6th - 11th
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