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African history simulations for homeschool
Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation Game - Ibn Battuta and the Mali Empire
This is a fun, exciting way to get your students to role-play in groups as explorers crossing the Sahara during the gold-salt trade. Students must work together in a caravan to make the right decisions along the journey to avoid losing too much health or too many blocks of salt. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation PowerPoint- Trans-Saharan Trade Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simu
Grades:
4th - 12th
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African Kingdom of Aksum Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to explore Aksum, Ethiopia. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn and explore ancient ruins up close. This virtual field trip is all about the Kingdom of Aksum (Axum).Your students will learn about and explore::: Geographic location of Ethiopia:: What was the Kingdom of Aksum?:: Construction of Obelisks:: King Ezana's Obelisk:: The Great Stelae :: Church of St. Mary
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Silent Barter and Trade Simulation: West Africa Edition!
Have fun with an unforgettable learning experience with the Silent Barter and Trade Simulation: West Africa Edition! This economic simulation is designed specifically for teachers who want to engage their students in an interactive learning experience that not only teaches about the history of West Africa, but also provides students with practical skills in teamwork, budgeting, and strategy.During the simulation, students will be divided into teams and challenged to silently trade along the ban
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: The African History Bundle Set!
Medieval West Africa Kingdoms - Decline & Fall of the Mali Empire Simulation
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your West African Empires Unit? Then use this no prep simulation & let your students experience the decline and fall of the Mali Empire! Students will read passages on decline & fall of Ghana, Mali & Songhai!Then students will work with and against their partner as they experience the following causes for decline: internal rivalries, rebellions and invasions. By the end, students will identify which empire the class si
Grades:
6th - 7th
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World History: Ancient West Africa WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE!
Description:This two-week unit will have your students fully engaged in a challenging yet fun unit on the history of Ancient West Africa.Recommendation:This unit bundle is activity-based. It works best with any standard textbook unit on the history of Ancient West Africa, especially Ghana and Mali. Time required: 9-10 days.Grading/Assessment: Formative Assessments (Homework): Four -Grade selected writing prompts -Caravan worksheet page -Notes from Station Activity (optional) -Pre-Writing Page fo
Grades:
7th - 12th
Imperialism Activity
This activity works well to explain the various ethnic groups in Africa and the issues these groups faced when colonizers imposed superfluous borders during the Berlin Conference. Students are asked to separate a series of colors and shapes into 55 sections randomly. The teacher will then read from a script to discuss pre-existing conflicts/alliances that may prove to be issues in these new "states."File includes two options for worksheets: one that is already completed with shapes and colors an
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
West Africa: Silent Barter Salt and Gold Trade, Notes and Instructions
Synopsis of activity:This two-day lesson and simulation combination activity serves an effective way to broaden your students’ understanding of the geography, economics, resources, and practices of West Africa and the empire of Ancient Ghana. Middle school students love this activity, but it would be great for a high school world history class as well. Role of the teacher:Your role on day one is to guide the students through a vocabulary lesson and have the students take notes on “Silent Barter”
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: World History: Ancient West Africa WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE!
Readers Theater: The Scramble for Africa and "Gentlemen of the Jungle"
This is a script for a readers' theater and activity I adapted from Jomo Kenyatta's famous fable "The Gentlemen of the Jungle". The story includes 7 characters, and emphasizes the African point of view of colonization and resistance. This is a great way for students to understand the Scramble for Africa and how Europeans and African people interacted during this late 19th century event which would change the trajectory of Africa's history forever. I have included teacher instructions and recomme
Grades:
10th - 12th
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African States & Societies Urban Game Simulation
In a 21 round simulation, students construct a West African political & economic landscape that shows changes over time, spanning the Bantu migrations, the arrival of camel caravans, the expansion of Islam, and the growth of kingdoms and states such as Ghana and Mali. Teacher key provided and PowerPoint guide. This simulation is ready to launch as is, so great also for sub plans. My students loved this simulation because it helped them visually connect to African history.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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