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African history Common Core W.7.9 resources

Medieval W Africa - Map & Research Activities, Assessments (Distance Learning)

Created by

The Medieval World and Early Modern Times

"Medieval West Africa - Activities" is a colorful yet challenging project which includes the making of up to four maps: the Vegetation Zones of West Africa, the Empire of Ghana, the Empire of Mali, and the Empire of Songhai - all with five things to identify. The Lesson also includes nine general research Document Based Questions the answers to which are easily found in textbooks, online, or with the "Medieval West African Civilizations" Synopsis that is included. Great for pairs, or small group

Subjects:

African History, Middle Ages, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.6.1

, RI.8.1

, RI.9-10.1

, W.5.2

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Narrative Writing Mini Task- SS integration

Created by

Nelson Reads

Intended to pair Writing standards with Social Studies focus on ancient civilizations- after reading/viewing/listening about the great leader Mansa Munsa in Ancient Africa, students are expected to write creatively using evidence from a text or video. Brief writing task description, options, and space to write. Great for Exit Ticket, Homework, or Writing Station Task. A great intro to research based writing for middle grades.

Subjects:

African History, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

W.6.7

, W.6.8

, W.6.9

, W.7.7

, W.7.8