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African history lessons under $5
The Atlantic Slave Trade and the Middle Passage Stations
Through this lesson, students learn about the Atlantic Slave trade and the Middle Passage by visiting 5 stations that discuss Triangular Trade and the experience of enslaved Africans along the middle passage. Students practice writing a historical context through their exit tickets. This activity is a great way for students to examine all aspects of the Atlantic Slave trade by examining primary sources, statistical data, and interactive maps. For the classroom version, you will need at least 2 c
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
Medieval Africa | Ghana, Mali, and Songhai | Map Activity | Printable & Digital
This map lesson focuses on West African geography and the Medieval Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students will locate and label African deserts, rainforests, and savannas in order to analyze how trade was affected by different types of geography. A digital version for use in your Google Classroom is included. **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the
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5th - 8th
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The Development of Race Based Slavery in Colonial Virginia Jamestown 13 Colonies
This lesson helps students to understand the development of race-based slavery in the colony of Jamestown, Virginia, and how this slavery was different than previous forms of slavery practiced around the world. Students read a "Historical Background" which discusses how race-based slavery developed in colonial Virginia. They then analyze laws that were created to support this system. It really helps them to understand that this type of slavery was about power. It also leads to great discussions
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
Imperialism and Crimes Against Humanity in the Congo Free State
This lesson plan for Imperialism includes primary source excerpts from George Washington Williams' letter to Belgium's King Leopold II about the crimes he witnessed in the Congo Free State. George Washington Williams was an African American writer who interviewed Leopold then traveled to the Congo in 1890. The terrible acts he witnessed there inspired his letter, which is credited with coining the phrase "crimes against humanity". It also was instrumental in the colony being taken from Leopold's
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8th - 11th
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Amistad Primary Source Analysis Activity
This excellent activity for the famous Amistad case is an excellent way to get your students to engage with primary source documents and learn about this fascinating moment in American History!
This download includes a 1-page introduction reading that explains all about the case of the Amistad, from the capture of Africans in Sierra Leone through to the Supreme Court case. There are then 6 excellent primary source documents for your students to analyze. Each includes an actual image of the doc
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7th - 11th
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations & Campaign Poster
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations, Campaign Poster, & Lesson Plan - Print & Digital, Answer Key, RubricThis is a zero-prep, differentiated, fun activity that goes over famous Egyptian pharaohs! This is an excellent addition to your unit on Ancient Egypt and works great as a backup Sub Lesson Plan! I really like doing these types of activities because it gets students up and moving! This resource comes as a Google Drive resource. If you would like to print the resource material, y
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7th - 11th
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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
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8th - 11th
African Trade Routes of the Middle Ages Lesson
This engaging lesson on African Trade Routes of the Middle Ages covers Trans-Saharan trade, the Gold-Salt Trade, and Africa's important trading centers. Students read about 8 important trading centers, including Gao, Great Zimbabwe, Cairo, Tunis, and other cities across Africa during the Middle Ages. These readings can be done as stations around your room, at student desks, or through the Google Slides digital option. As students learn about the civilizations and trade routes they complete a map
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7th - 10th
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Escape from Timbuktu: A Mansa Musa Adventure (Digital Escape Room) for Africa
Escape from Timbuktu: A Mansa Musa Adventure is a digital escape room that contains everything your students will need to learn about Mansa Musa, the historical king of the African empire of Mali. Students will complete this digital escape room entirely online. So you can assign it for in-person or for distance learning. All of the directions that students will need to follow are included in the escape room. That means no prep work for you! Just post the links and watch students have fun wh
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4th - 10th
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"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
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5th - 9th
Africa's Trans-Saharan Trade Lesson and Activity
Students will learn about the trans-Saharan trade through a detailed presentation and engaging primary source activity. After students complete fill-in-the-blank notes, they will “trade” primary source documents to complete their analysis. This lesson gradually releases students to do the work of historians and has them determine the significance of this trade network.
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6th - 10th
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Africa Continent Study - All 56 African Countries - Worksheets, maps and flags.
Africa Continent Study - All 56 African Countries - Worksheets, maps and flags.With this package your students can create their very own, unique, African continent study booklet!Included in this package:1. Title page with large, colorable map of Africa2. An introductory page that includes key information about the continent of Africa3. World map used to identify all continents and highlight the continent of Africa4. A political map of the continent that identifies all countries within the Africa
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K - 7th
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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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Ancient Egypt and Kush-Nubia Lesson 4
Teach your students about the Kush-Nubia Kingdom with this visually aesthetic lesson! This lesson in designed for differentiated instruction as well as in-class and distance learning. Also included are a variety of engaging videos and check point questions. Teaching this lesson will take about 1 class period, depending on your teaching style and student's ability. The lesson is designed to be easy to use for both teacher and students. This is the fourth lesson my Ancient Egyptian lecture set. En
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle
Ancient Egyptian Mummification Lesson and Simulation
Your learners will love this fun and interactive lesson and simulation on Ancient Egypt. With this lesson, learners will learn how Ancient Egyptians did the mummification process and then get to do a hands on activity themselves. They will mummify an apple designed to look like a pharaoh. Then, they will complete a handout to go along with the simulation. *You will need to buy your own supplies for this simulation*This Resource Includes:9 Slide Presentation on Egyptian Burial Procedures1 Ted Ed
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3rd - 12th
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Draw Me! Jackie Robinson Directed Drawing |
Reinforce your students' understanding of Jackie Robinson with this Draw Me! product. Our Draw Me! Directed Drawings are a great way to engage students while enhancing your social studies units! Not only are they a wonderful creative opportunity, but they are also helpful in teaching students listening skills and reinforcing following directions. Students will read a short informational text, complete a Directed Drawing, write facts learned, summarize the importance of this important historical
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Jackie Robinson Biography BUNDLE
Rwanda Genocide Webquest
Rwanda Genocide Webquest:Students will learn about the genocide committed within Rwanda in 1994 by completing an internet-based worksheet. The webquest covers the origins and impact of the genocide on the world as well. The webquest uses an amazing website created by United States Holocaust Museum. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 26 questions and an answer sheet is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. The webquest takes mo
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8th - 12th
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Draw Me! Ruby Bridges Directed Drawing | Women's History Month
Reinforce your students' understanding of Ruby Bridges with this Draw Me! product. Our Draw Me! Directed Drawings are a great way to engage students while enhancing your social studies units! Not only are they a wonderful creative opportunity, but they are also helpful in teaching students listening skills and reinforcing following directions. Students will read a short informational text, complete a Directed Drawing, write facts learned, summarize the importance of this important historical fig
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1st - 4th
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Jazz Music of the Harlem Renaissance
Guide your students through the history of jazz during the Harlem Renaissance. This vibrant, informative 20-slide Google slideshow teaches students to listen, discuss and learn about the great composers of jazz in the 1920s and 1930s. This resource includes the following:links to videos of famous jazz compositionsstudent reflection promptshistory of jazz/background information slideslinks to videos that teach about the Harlem Jazz scenevibrant photos and images from the time periodAs a bonus...a
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Historical Fiction Passage The Underground Railroad Black History Month or More
Engage your students with this fascinating historical fiction story about the Underground Railroad of the 1860s for Black History Month or year round. Quick and easy setup with clear student directions make these worksheets perfect to keep students engaged with the story and intrigued with higher level, critical thinking questions whether through print or digital activities.Click HERE to save 30% with the Black History bundle.This Underground Railroad historical fiction story is great for whole
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Black History Month Activities Bundle
Zulu War Webquest (Africa and Imperialism)
Zulu War WebquestStudents will learn about the 1879 war between the Zulu Nation and the British Empire. The webquest covers the origins, several key battles, and the impact of the war. The webquest uses an easy to follow website. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 26 questions and an answer sheet is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. The webquest takes most students at least 20 to 40 minutes to complete depending on their a
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6th - 12th
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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
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