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African history Common Core RI.7.1 resources
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
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4th - 8th
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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (For Young Readers) Reading Guide
This reading guide helps direct your students (or child) as they read It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers) by Trevor Noah. This guide will not only keep your students engaged as they read the book, but also help them dig deeper as they uncover how it is growing up in South Africa.What's Included:Pre-Reading chartOver 100 Reading comprehension questions for each chapter recalling basic factsAdditional questions asking students to dig d
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6th - 8th
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NO PREP, SELF-GRADING President's Day Web Quest
Celebrate President's Day with your students by using this NO PREP, SELF-GRADING Google form web quest perfect for a language arts class to practice digital informational text pieces or in a social studies class as a mini history lesson. Students will be directed to a website from history.com to learn all about President's Day, from its origin up to present day. The sections covered in this web quest include:Washington’s BirthdayUniform Monday Holiday ActWhat President’s Do We Celebrate On Pres
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5th - 8th
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Ibn Battuta: Journal Entries & Travels: Reading Passages, Geography
In this lesson students will be able to identify who Ibn Battuta was, and what some of his journal entries reveal about him as a person and explorer. Students will examine 4 different entries of Ibn's (who he is; traveling on the seas; travels to Mecca; return home to Morocco). After each there is an opportunity for students to analyze these entires, as well as creating a final writing piece in which they imagine themselves as Ibn's traveling companion for 29 years and write from that perspectiv
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6th - 10th
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Activity 11: 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments_Middle & High School Black History
Despite the long history of slavery in the British colonies in North America, and the continued existence of slavery in America until 1865, the 13th amendment was the first explicit mention of the institution of slavery in the U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to former slaves, and the 15th Amendment granted Black men the right to vote. 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.Lesson 11 in a 72-part course series.
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6th - 12th
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African Civilizations Activity - Instagram (Editable Insta-game)
This engaging, interactive, Instagram activity is based on Early African Civilizations. Students view clever Instagram hashtags that give clues to people, places and things related to Africa. They make inferences in order to determine what the post is about. Next, they find evidence in their books, notes, device, etc. to justify their answer. This is great for pairs, small groups, or individuals. It can utilize the entire room, allowing students to move around a lot, or, it can be seat work.
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6th - 9th
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Black History Month Artists Internet Webquest Google Doc Independent Packet
DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Black History Month Artists Internet WebQuest. Ready to be assigned on Google classroom. This digital work packet is great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. Easy to assign independent activity on Google Classroom with no prep necessary. Good as a sub-plan and for distance learning.The WebQuest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension acti
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6th - 12th
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Slavery Rebellion and Resistance Text and Questions
When learning about the history of slavery, it is important to understand how slaves rebelled and resisted against enslavement. This introductory text summarizes some examples of rebellion and resistance by enslaved African people. It is followed by a set of "Check For Understanding" questions and an exit ticket quiz where students write a thesis statement. This assignment is designed for students to read and answer independent and discuss in groups over one to two 50 minute class periods.
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5th - 9th
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Black History Month Internet Webquest Activity Google Doc Packets & Printable
Two DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Black History Month Internet WebQuests on Google Docs. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. This BUNDLE includes two digital work packets, great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. Easy to assign independent activity with no prep necessary. Perfect as a sub-plan, too! Perfect for distance learning!Don't have a lot of time? A lot of teachers don't these days! By purchasing these WebQuest internet activities, you c
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6th - 12th
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Digital Journey Box: Marsha P. Johnson
This is a digital journey box. On each slide there are historical primary sources, secondary sources, poetry and videos. Marsha P. Johnson was an LGBTQ+ icon who's fight for civil rights are still relevant today. There are multiple activities throughout this presentation and students can do it by themselves.
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3rd - 10th
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The Epic of Sudiata: The Lion King of Mali
In this lesson, students will use the "close-reading" proces to analyze "The Epic of Sundiata" This is a creation story about the beginnings of the Mali Empire. It is also the basis for Disney movies "The Lion King". It can also be use to compare the movie to the primary source document.
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7th - 10th
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The Age of Imperialism (Fill in the Blanks Worksheet)
European ships first reached the ports of Africa and Asia in the 15th Century. As a result, western nations were able to establish highly profitable trade outposts, and then colonial occupation forces, to maintain control over these distant lands.But what are the lasting effects of this colonization? How did centuries of European bureaucracy, brutality and exploitation impact the traditional societies that once existed in Africa and Asia? Were there any benefits that came about through this syst
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7th - 10th
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Ibn Battuta: His Travels, Motivations & Islamic Faith: Reading + Geography
Students will be able to identify who Ibn Battuta was and his motivation to travel. Included in this lesson are readings about Ibn Battuta, a KWL chart for students to fill in, a glossary, a map, images of his travels, context clues, quotes from his journals and opportunities for students to respond in writing.Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesExplo
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6th - 10th
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Gomes Eanes de Zurara...How Race Began
This reading comprehension text introduces the historical figure, Gomes Eanes de Zurara, the first man recorded to have introduced the idea of "race" to all societies. This pdf has two pages of text followed by comprehension questions. This pdf is also available for free on TPT.
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5th - 12th
Medieval Africa Primary Sources
This website contains full lesson plans, lesson plan templates, and most importantly, digital primary sources from Medieval West Africa to help you bring this time period to life in your classroom. Each primary source is accompanied by a graphic organizer ready to print or to edit to fit your classroom's needs. Primary sources (with graphic organizers) include:Sundiata: An Epic of Old MaliThe Catalan AtlasDjenné Equestrian Terracotta FigureDjinguereber MosqueLeo Africanus's Description of Africa
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6th - 10th
The Dawn of Human History - Match 'Em & Short Answer
Some time between 10,000 - 12,000 years ago, humanity made the monumental shift from a lifestyle based on nomadic hunting to one based on sedentary cultivation. But what historical factors led to this shift, and what were its consequences?Featuring such anthropological heavyweights as Olduvai Gorge, the "New Stone Age," Animism and Richard Leakey, this worksheet contains two parts. Part I focuses more on the world before the Agricultural Revolution, while Part II devotes itself to the Revolution
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
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Ancient Kingdoms of the Nile
Most students are familiar enough with ancient Egypt to know about the Pyramids, the Pharaohs and the mighty Nile River. Yet they remain unaware of equally important, yet less familiar Egyptians, such as Ramses II, Hatshepsut and Khufu.This two-part worksheet provides an overview of Egyptian history, which spread out over countless dynasties and kingdoms. Part I is a matching activity that centers on important terms and rulers; Part II contains two brief short answer questions about Egypt's rela
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Staff
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Kaffir Boy - Character Activities
These are character activities to be completed after reading the harrowing memoir, Kaffir Boy, by Mark Mathabane. This product includes:Family Tree ActivityCharacter Trait IdentificationDynamic Character EvaluationTheme and CharacterizationIf you like this resource, please rate and comment. As always, if you have any questions or input, feel free to contact me. Thanks!©MissAlexandra, 2019Kaffir Boy - Character Activities by MissAlexandra, 2019 is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Gomes Eanes de Zurara (How Race Began)
This reading comprehension text introduces the historical figure, Gomes Eanes de Zurara, the first man recorded to have introduced the idea of "race" to all societies. This pdf has two pages of text followed by comprehension questions. This google slide presentation is also available on TPT.
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5th - 9th
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