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African Decolonization Lesson Plan
This lesson plan on Africa's decolonization is a thorough and engaging resource with multiple activities to ensure your students understand this important period in history and its impact on today. A lesson plan details exactly how to use all the resources, along with a suggested warm up, videos, and more. An engaging PowerPoint covers the decolonization era, its background, and legacy. There's a special focus on Ghana, Kenya, Algeria, and the Congo. It also touches on Nelson Mandela's fight aga
Grades:
8th - 11th
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
"Mansa Musa" + Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
Historians aren't exactly sure what year Mansa Musa was born, and they can't even agree on when he died. But they can agree on one thing .... HE LIVED ! A brief Article and Power Point reveal Mansa Musa, the richest man in recorded history - highlighting his accomplishments and impact - including his pilgrimage to Mecca. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Biography- 28-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessm
Grades:
5th - 9th
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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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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Ancient Egypt (The Nile River) Lesson 1
Teach your students about Ancient Egypt and the importance of the Nile River with this visually pleasing lesson. The lesson is will take one whole class period, and is designed for differentiated instruction. The presentation slides and questions sheets are in the form of a PDF and are distance learning friendly. Enjoy!Included In Your PurchaseStudent Reading VersionStudent Cloze NotesStudent Questions PageGraphic Organizer (Venn Diagram) Editable PowerPoint Presentation SlidesAnswer KeysFun and
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle
Slavery in Antebellum America: A Document Set Stations Lesson
Immerse your students in a primary source-based study of the lives of the enslaved during the Antebellum Era. Using seven different document sets of five primary sources each, students learn about the following aspect of slavery:Labor in the "Big House"Labor in the FieldsFamily LifeInternal Slave TradeReligionPunishmentResistancePrimary sources range from visual images to WPA interviews to slave narrative excerpts. [NOTE: some sources deal with difficult and violent content, thus the product is
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9th - 12th
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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
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: US History PPTs + Worksheets: Pre-history thru WWII
Africa Country Research Project
I LOVE teaching this project, and came up with it after living in Ghana and realizing, upon returning to the U.S., that Americans don't know much about Africa!
In this 2-week project, each student picks a country in Africa after we do background lessons about the continent. (See my store for background lessons.) To assign countries, have students rank their top 15 choices for homework, then go around the room assigning them, entering them in a Google spreadsheet to ensure no two students in a c
Grades:
7th - 9th
Africa's Great Civilizations Episodes 1 and 2 (with answer key)
This film guide, will guide students through the first two episodes of the PBS series Africa's Great Civilizations. In this series 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. Each episode is just over 50 minutes making this activity perfect for two standard class periods. There are 38 questions total ranging in style from fill in the blank to true/false
Grades:
8th - 12th
Colonization Bundle, SC 2020 College & Career Standard 4.1
This bundle includes the complete set of PowerPoints for the Colonization indicators from the South Carolina's social studies standards.Don't forget to check out my store for more resources from the SC 2019 / 2020 standards. I will be posting new content regularly.Thank you!-Jenniffer
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3rd - 5th
Nelson Mandela and Apartheid in South Africa
The assignment contains 27 questions about the life of Nelson Mandela and the apartheid in South Africa. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *No prep lesson!*Engaging!*Editable Word Document*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: The Early Life of Nelson Mandela Apartheid Segregation Civil Righ
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5th - 8th
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The Music of Africa/African Music Presentation
THE MUSIC OF AFRICA / AFRICAN MUSIC POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONIncluded in this presentation:A map of AfricaA collection of African proverbs and an opportunity for the children to reflect on the meaning of each proverbThe D.R.U.M. code which is used to frame a group drumming experience- this is is a great moment to do some drumming with your kids.A link to my favorite global music website of all time "Playing for Change" 7 review questionsA special "thank you" in a multitude of languages This pre
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Grades:
3rd - 11th
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
Black History Mega-Bundle (African Origins, Slavery, Resistance, Contributions)
This Black History Month curriculum provides a comprehensive framework for studying Black History, covering various aspects such as African origins, slavery, resistance, civil rights movements, and the contributions of African Americans to arts, sciences, and culture. Each part consists of six reading-based lessons that delve into specific subtopics, allowing for an in-depth exploration of Black history and the important contributions of African peoples and African Americans throughout history.3
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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African Nationalism & the End of Apartheid in South Africa LESSON BUNDLE
Lesson #2 of 3 in the 20th CENTURY INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENTS UNIT --16 slide Power point based lesson on 20th Century African Nationalist movements that covers:- The initial wave of nationalist movements modeled after Gandhi’s Indian national Congress such as Kwame Nkrumah and Jomo Kenyatta’s Mau Mau movement- The process of creating the Union of South Africa through wars of imperialism- A history of apartheid government and the effects on the native African population- The creation of the African
Grades:
7th - 12th
Africa: Geography, History, and Cultures of African Countries (12-LESSON BUNDLE)
30% discount when you purchase all 12 lessons!*INCLUDES SPECIAL BONUS TEMPLATE PACK FREE-OF-CHARGE*This is a fantastic-value lesson bundle of 12 flexible reading comprehension-based lessons based on the 'Africa: Geography, History, and Cultures of African Countries' regional geography scheme of work.When students study this regional geography syllabus about Africa, they will gain a comprehensive understanding of the continent's diverse geography, history, and cultures. They will start with an in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Informational Text - Ancient Egypt: Social Structure (No Prep)
A reading assignment about Ancient Egyptian social structures. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Informational Text - Ancient Egypt Bundle (No Prep Sub Plans)
South Africa! Shaka Zulu Lesson | Zulu Warrior Shield Craft - Easy Prep
South Africa! Shaka Zulu - South African King and Warrior includes lesson, lesson guide worksheet, easy-prep craft and activity. Shaka Zulu, king and military mastermind of the great Zulu Nation in South Africa, is credited for uniting over 100 chiefdoms into one mighty kingdom. He is also famous for developing many new war tactics, which include innovations in weapons, successful battle strategies such as the “Buffalo Formation” and building strong armies. During his reign, he was able to exp
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K - 6th
Also included in: South Africa! The BIG Bundle Grades 3 to 5—Crafts, Lessons & Activities
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
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5th - 10th
Modern-day Africa LESSON BUNDLE: Politcal, Economic & Environmental Challenges
Lesson #3 of 3 in the 20th CENTURY INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENTS UNIT --
13 slide Power point based lesson on the challenges facing modern-day African nations that covers:
- The humanitarian crisis in Darfur and the eventual creation of South Sudan
- The effects of the Berlin Conference in creating tribal tension in many post-colonial nations
- The violent effects of tribalism in nations such as Somalia & Rwanda
- The role of valuable resources such as conflict diamonds in creating political inst
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8th - 12th
What was religion like in Ancient Egypt? Teddy Bear Project
This lesson is titled “What was Ancient Egyptian religion like? – Teddy Bear Project.” The lesson begins with an Odd One Out Starter Activity which introduces the class to some aspects of religion in the period. The Key Question is then introduced along with lesson aims and graduated criteria (all will/most will/some will). After this there are slides of background information to enable teacher exposition. Students will have been asked to bring in a bear before hand and in their main activity th
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5th - 7th
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Informational Text - Ancient Africa: Zimbabwe (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the ancient African kingdom of Zimbabwe. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Informational Reading Text - Ancient Africa Bundle (No Prep Sub Plans)
Colonization - MERCANTILISM & TRIANGLAR TRADE PowerPoint
This is a PowerPoint that aligns with the second Colonization indicator of South Carolina's new 2020 Social Studies standards.This discusses the involvement and impact of the Colonist, English, Africans, and Native Americans during Mercantilism and Triangular Trade. It will help students understand what these event were and how each cultural group was impacted as a result. It also discusses a couple specific trade routes of the Triangular Trade.*ALL IMAGES WERE OBTAINED THROUGH GOOGLE IMAGE SE
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Colonization Bundle, SC 2020 College & Career Standard 4.1
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