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African history Common Core RI.8.3 resources
14 COWS FOR AMERICA: 9/11 Reading & Activities
This lesson for C.A. Deedy's "14 Cows for America" is perfect for a wide range of grade levels. It is a picture book with a serious message - a true story about the Maasai people and their contribution of 14 cows to help the citizens of the United States after the September 11 disaster.
I've made this lesson rather simple, in accordance with the book itself. The unit contains -
- Three board pages to introduce the 9/11 topic and the people of the Maasai area of Kenya
- Teacher ideas for a rev
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5th - 12th
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Black History Month Digital Gallery Walk
In this engaging digital resource designed for 4th-8th graders, we celebrate the rich and inspiring contributions of six influential African Americans. Through this interactive gallery walk, students will have the opportunity to explore the remarkable stories and accomplishments of these trailblazers. From civil rights activists to scientists, aviators to inventors, each individual highlighted in this resource has played a significant role in shaping history and inspiring positive change. Let's
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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
Also included in:Â Bundle for It's Trevor Noah Born a Crime Young Readers Edition
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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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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Black History: Abolitionist Project
This Abolitionist Project is provided as a unique opportunity to go into the lives of abolitionists during the Civil War, with the freedom to work independently, in pairs, or in groups. The project is designed to support classroom learning and comes with printable PDFs to enable students to explore the topic in greater depth.What’s Included - NO Prep for teachers- Print and go!Student Instructions on 29 pagesFeaturingMary Ann Shadd CaryThe first black woman to start her own newspaper, the only w
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4th - 8th
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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Ch. 2 Zinn Young People's History of the US Questions
Short answer questions to be used while reading Ch. 2 of A Young People's History of the United States (Zinn, Stefoff), "Black and White." Page numbers are included. Questions are aligned with Common Core standards and cover a range of critical thinking skills, including making predictions, analyzing art with See, Think, Wonder, analysis of textual structure and content, and generating research questions.Can be typed online or printed for students to handwrite. It also includes a link to an arti
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Select Chapter Questions from A Young People's History
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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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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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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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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Portugal & The Age of Discovery – Short Answer Worksheet
How did Portugal, a small nation on Europe's extreme western flank, rise to become the continent's greatest power in the 15th and 16th Centuries? In a word: trade.This short answer worksheet traces the path of Portugal's Golden Age, from Prince Henry the Navigator to Vasco da Gama to Ferdinand Magellan. Along with discussing the trade routes that brought Asian spices to Europe, it covers the technical innovations that enabled Europeans to explore further and further from home.Perfect as an in-cl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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Black History Month is Every Month
Sure, we set aside time every February to celebrate historical black figures who have shaped our lives through literature, music, politics, and more. But, what if we, as educators, did more. Every month. Not just February. Not just required. This bundle of materials allows you to choose a piece to educate and inspire students all through the year. Included is accountable talk cards, historical picture study of race, primary text from Rosa Parks and discussion questions, excerpt from domest
Grades:
6th - 12th
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