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African history lessons $5-10
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
The Five Regions of Africa 5-E Lesson | African Geography and Culture | Google
This lesson examines the five regions of Africa by exploring the continent’s diverse cultures & geography. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun “Rank It - Continents” warm-up. Then, a “Divide It” activity challenges your class to examine 4 thematic maps to determine how best to divide Africa into 5 regions. Next, students create labeled maps featuring the 5 regions of Africa. An “Inv
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6th - 12th
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3-D Sculpture Lesson Recycled Art: Cardboard Abstract Shape Face! Middle School
3-D Recycled Art Sculpture Lesson! Cardboard & Paint! Middle School & High School!⭐Looking for a new and easy Middle school or high school sculpture lesson for your 3-D Art Unit?! Try this student-tested art lesson (8th graders loved it!) inspired by the art of Kimmy Cantrell! ⭐This product includes plenty of design resources to easily guide your students through the Design Process.This product will help you to easily introduce your students to the Abstract mask-style faces created by t
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
Africa's Great Civilizations Movie Guide Bundle Episodes 1 - 6
This film guide, will move students through episodes 1 - 6, of the PBS series Africa's Great Civilizations. In episodes one and two, students will learn about the African continent's history and impact on civilizations globally starting with Human existence and leading through the exploration of religions in Africa. In episodes three and four, students will learn about the African continent's history and impact on civilizations globally starting with the revolutionary transformation of North a
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
African Empires and Kingdoms Webquest
Many students enter World History classrooms unable to name a single African Empire other than the Egyptian Empire. They often hold stereotypes of pre-colonial African societies as having been small, violent, technologically deprived, poor, quaint people who were tragically destined to be dominated by more “civilized” European groups. This webquest is designed to debunk those impressions as it familiarizes students with the grandeur of the Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Aksum, and Zimbabwe civilization
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9th - 12th
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Black History Month: Famous African Americans Mini Research Project
This Famous African-Americans: A Mini Research Project is the perfect Black History Month activity for your middle schoolers. Your students will get to dig into the lives of some of the most influential African Americans in our history, and learn how to conduct responsible online research.
To begin, students will create a booklet that will guide them through the research process. This booklet is structured enough to provide guidance, but still gives students plenty of opportunity to find the i
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6th - 8th
Also included in: The Writing Instruction Bundle for Middle School
Elementary African History Resources - African Kingdoms! Printable Unit
Elementary African History Resources - African Kingdoms! Printable UnitAfrican Kingdoms! is a 61-page unit that is a wonderful addition to your elementary African history resources! This resource features activities, lessons, and quizzes about seven ancient African empires!With this comprehensive unit, students can learn about the history, rulers, and culture of several African kingdoms, including:⭐Ancient Egypt⭐Ancient Nubia⭐Great Zimbabwe⭐Ghana & Mali⭐The Songhay Empire⭐The Asante Empire⭐T
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient Africa 6th Grade | Guided Notes, Vocabulary, Assessment, and MORE!
Engage students as they learning about the culture, religion, economics, government, geography, and society of Ancient Africa! Bring ancient civilizations to your students' fingertips while teaching about Ancient Africa and its many successful empires with this no-prep resource. You will also discuss how geography impacted their way of life, and how religion, government, and economics shaped the different empires.Included:Instructional slides (no textbook needed, all information is in this resou
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 6th Grade Social Studies Year Long BUNDLE | Ancient Civilizations
Informational Reading Text - Ancient Africa Bundle (No Prep Sub Plans)
A bundle of 8 assignments about the ancient civilizations of Africa, the culture, the leaders, and the rise and fall of these kingdoms. See the preview slide for a complete listing.Supplemental Assignments:"10 Key Historical Topics" assignment that can be used as an end of the unit project, assessment, or as a research project to introduce your unitA crossword puzzle based on terms from the readings.A venn diagram/comparison chart to compare empiresA great way to introduce the subject. The readi
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7th - 12th
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African Civilizations Lesson: Kingdoms of West Africa
This Google resource is the second of four lessons from the African Civilizations (730 B.C.- A.D. 1600) in World History.Lesson objectives:Analyze how the gold and salt trade in Africa facilitated the spread of ideas and trade.Describe how the rulers of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai built strong kingdoms.Summarize how other West African societies developed.Lesson includes the following:1. Kingdoms of West Africa Presentation: (30 slides presentation, 3 maps, 2 charts, and 15 pictures)Trade Grows Acro
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: World History A (Prehistory - 1650) Lesson Mega Bundle
Misconceptions of Africa 5-E Lesson and Map Investigation | Microsoft
This lesson examines misconceptions about Africa while investigating its geography & culture. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a “First Impressions” warm-up, then test their knowledge of the African continent with a “Fact or Fiction?” activity. Next, challenge your class to complete a map investigation exploring Africa’s geography & people. A printable “walk-around” poster version
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6th - 12th
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Misconceptions of Africa 5-E Lesson and Map Investigation | Google
This lesson examines misconceptions about Africa while investigating its geography & culture. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a “First Impressions” warm-up, then test their knowledge of the African continent with a “Fact or Fiction?” activity. Next, challenge your class to complete a map investigation exploring Africa’s geography & people. A printable “walk-around” poster version
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Booker T. Washington Activity Pack {K-1}
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Booker T. Washington - an educator and civil rights leader.This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline (Cut and Paste)- Adjectives/Who Was Booker T. Washington- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Booker T. Washingto
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
American Slavery: From Columbus to the Civil War (PPT + Discussion Questions)
This comprehensive PowerPoint takes a critical look at American Slavery, detailing the growth of this institution from Columbus and the Colonial Era to its peak in the 1800's and downfall during the Civil War. This presentation is the result of extensive secondary research, but is simplified to be accessible for all middle and high school grade levels. It is broken up into 5 class periods, including warm up and closing discussion questions for each day, but could easily be rearranged to accommod
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6th - 12th
Also included in: US History PPTs + Worksheets: Pre-history thru WWII
Frederick Douglass Activity Pack {K-1}
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Frederick Douglass - a famous writer and abolitionist.This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline (Cut and Paste)- Adjectives/Who Was Frederick Douglass- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Frederick Douglass" in ful
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
West African Empires (Ghana, Mali, Songhai)
The bundle contains 4 webquests about the cultural and economic development of the West African Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. Below you will find a detailed description of each assignment. I have included answer keys. Please message me if you have any questions. ⭐ Engaging!⭐ No textbook required⭐ Editable Word Documents⭐ The documents can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is pass
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5th - 9th
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Kingdoms of Ancient Africa Interactive Lesson
This interactive lesson is a great tool to use for students to learn about the Ancient West African Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. This lesson includes a table of contents, a plan outline, modified handouts, a timeline, a note taking flip book, a chart highlighting important people from each kingdom, a crossword puzzle, and informational slides for students to copy. This lesson covers the following topics; the gold and salt trade, iron weapons, Mecca, Mansa Musa, the Soninke people, Tunka
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Apartheid Introduction Lesson & Activities for Born a Crime or Apartheid Units
Whether you're introducing Trevor Noah's Born a Crime or starting an apartheid unit, this Apartheid Introduction Lesson and Activities resource will get your students off to a great start! This three-part resource includes everything you need to make sure students have solid background knowledge of apartheid in South Africa.First, use the included slideshow and guided notes to teach students about apartheid in South Africa. They'll be asked to do some pre-thinking about segregation in America be
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Unit Bundle | Unabridged & Young Readers
Five Regions of Africa 5-E Lesson | African Geography and Culture | Microsoft
This lesson examines the five regions of Africa by exploring the continent’s diverse cultures & geography. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun “Rank It - Continents” warm-up. Then, a “Divide It” activity challenges your class to examine 4 thematic maps to determine how best to divide Africa into 5 regions. Next, students create labeled maps featuring the 5 regions of Africa. An “Inv
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6th - 12th
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Nigeria Case Study Grade 3 PowerPoints Lessons 6-10
GRADE 3
NYCDOE Nigeria Case Study
Power Points Lessons 6-10
Includes images to analyze and Independent/Partner/Group Activities
Formative Assessments (Exit slips) are provided
This unit corresponds with the NYCDOE trade books that are part of the Nigerian Unit
If you do not have the trade books these lessons can be done without the trade books but you will have to alter them slightly.
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3rd
Digital Storytelling with Scratch Coding Black History (February)
Need a great way to explore coding while still teaching ELA Standards? This digital storytelling unit is perfect for you and your class. Your students will love using Scratch coding or Scratch, Jr. to complete these activities PLUS learning more about famous African Americans in history.Click here and SAVE by buying ALL of my Coding Storytelling Resources in 1 Bundle!Who would LOVE this product?Teachers who want to integrate technology in a thoughtful and engaging way while still teaching to the
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Digital Storytelling with Scratch Coding Bundle
African Civilizations Lesson: Early Civilizations of Africa
This Google resource is the first of four lessons from the African Civilizations (730 B.C.- A.D. 1600) in World History.Lesson objectives:Understand how geography affected migration, cultural development, and trade in Africa.Describe the rise and decline of Nubia.Explain how outside influences led to change in North Africa.Lesson includes the following:1. Early Civilizations of Africa Presentation: (24 slides presentation, 4 maps, 1 chart, and 12 pictures)The Geography of AfricaMigration of Peop
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: World History A (Prehistory - 1650) Lesson Mega Bundle
Early Africa
Explore the fascinating kingdoms of ancient Africa! This book covers the mighty African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay--rich in culture and tradition--that sprang up along the continent s west coast as far back as 300 B.C. Rivaling the great ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, these early African cultures, through strength and ingenuity, overcame tremendous odds in adapting to the often harsh African climate and environment. Special emphasis is given to the rich tradition of
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt PowerPoint Bundle
Ancient Egypt PowerPoint Bundle - 4 PowerPoints - Teacher Notes - Guided Notes - Google Compatible - Warm-up - Exit Ticket - VideosLooking for PowerPoints to supplement your unit on Ancient Egypt? This is a great resource for you! All of the PowerPoints are zero-prep. Teacher notes are included so you don't have to worry about what to say. This is great resource for you to teach with your class or to have as a back-up Sub Lesson Plan.Using Google Classroom in your class? NO PROBLEM! A link to th
Grades:
5th - 10th
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