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8th grade african history resources for Easel
Hidden Figures- Movie Questions and Responses
Here are some questions/responses for students to answer while watching and after watching the movie Hidden Figures.Multiple choice, opinion, short answer & long answer questions.This keeps the students engaged while watching the movie but also allows them to watch the movie and not focus on just looking for the next answer. It's also a great resources to start discussion groups after answering the final one answer response. This resource was aimed at Grades 5-8.
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3rd - 8th
"Africa is NOT a Country" - Intro to Geography and Culture in Africa (SS7G4)
I recently used this lesson to introduce the geography unit for Africa in my 7th-grade class. I had my students explore the CNN article and the Ted Talk. After they read the article they answered some reflecting questions on the worksheet to guide their understanding. As a class, we later discussed some of the stereotypes that they read and their reaction towards them. Then I played the middle part of the Ted Talk and had them answer the questions to engage them. This was such a powerful lesson
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Africa Resources
Apartheid in South Africa: Reading and Activities (SS7H1)
This product is designed to help students understand apartheid in South Africa and build their understanding of the content. The product includes various activities to guide all learners. There is No Prep needed. The reading is concise and delivers information from the start of Apartheid to the election of Nelson Mandela. Information Covered:National Party Population Registration Act Group Areas Act Paws Laws Act Anti-Apartheid Movement Around the WorldF.W. de Klerk Nelson Mandela This Product I
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Apartheid (SS7H1)
Transatlantic Slave Trade: Reading and Questions (SS6H1)
This product will engage and help your students to understand how the Transatlantic Slave Trade impacted the world. Through the readings and activities, students will be able to develop their own ethical morals, interpret the influence of the slave trade, and analyze a challenging topic. This product can be used in various ways and for all types of learners. This Product Includes:•Introduction- See, Think Wonder: Students will analyze two images of slave ship diagrams and write about what they s
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Transatlantic Slave Trade Resources (SS6H1)
Dividing Up Africa- Scramble for Africa (SS7H1)
This product includes various strategies to help students understand European colonization in Africa, the Scramble for Africa, and the Berlin Conference. This product includes maps, political cartoons, readings, and comprehension questions to check for understanding. Great assignment for:Directed instructionGroup work Independent practice Remediation Homework Substitute Plans I used this assignment to introduce our new unit on European colonization in Africa. I did a whole class guided instructi
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Africa Resources
"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 Worksheet
This Africa worksheet contains 21 questions and a short response for students to share something about Africa they found interesting.The worksheet was designed to go along with a presentation that can be found here: Africa PowerPoint, but it can be used separately as well. A link to download a version formatted for Google Slides is also included.Related products:Africa BundleAfrica PresentationAfrica WorksheetEgypt PresentationEgypt WorksheetMadagascar PresentationMadagascar WorksheetMorocco Pr
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Africa Bundle
Watsons Go to Birmingham Movie Guide (2013) - Google Slide Copy Included!
This movie guide has 20 questions that students answer as they watch the movie Watsons Go to Birmingham. There is also a 5 question extended response sheet. The movie guide answer key is included. The digital copy link is on the credits page.
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4th - 8th
Kente Cloth: Reading and Activity (Africa Culture)
I created this simple activity to help my students understand a piece of Africa's culture. We discussed how diverse Africa is and how there are many cultures in Africa. After our discussion I had my students explore Kente cloth. It was very easy and engaging for my students. I also had a few students who brought in real Kente cloth! Follow me for more great resources!
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Africa Resources
Sharpeville Massacre and Soweto Uprising: Apartheid in South Africa (SS7H1)
This resource was created to help students to understand the struggles of apartheid. The reading explains the causes for both protests and the outcome. The reading is concise and highlights key detail. Students will be able to show their understanding by answering comprehension questions, filling out a cause and effect graphic organizer, and a timeline chart. There is two image analysis included in this product for each protest. Lastly, there is a poster activity and a writing assignment that st
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Apartheid (SS7H1)
Apartheid in South Africa Image Analysis: Vocabulary Practice (SS7H1)
After students learned about Apartheid, I had them complete this activity. It was a great way to help them to practice those key vocabulary, but also to help them understand what people were going through during Apartheid in South Africa. All learners were able to complete this assignment and the pictures vary in difficulty, so if a student was stuck they could look at another one. No prep work needed to teach this assignment. Part 1- Have students complete the vocabulary introduction sheet to
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Apartheid (SS7H1)
Egypt Worksheet
This Egypt worksheet contains 23 questions and a short response for students to share something about Egypt they found interesting. A link to download a version formatted for Google Slides is also included.The worksheet can be used with a presentation that can be found here: Egypt, but it can also be used separately. A free worksheet on China with a similar format can be found here: China Worksheet - FREEYou may also like:Ancient Egypt BundleThe Pyramids and the SphinxPyramids WorksheetRelated p
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Africa Bundle
Physical Features of Sub-Saharan Africa Research Activities for World Geography
This scaffolded research for the physical features of Subsaharan Africa is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will research about a physical feature and complete a one page activity about it. The Sub-Sahara Africa physical landscapes that students will research are Lake Victoria, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kalahari Desert, and Victoria Falls.Printable and digital templates with instructions are included. A grading rubric is also included for quick grading! This product is
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8th - 11th
African Empires Before European Imperialism DBQ
This DBQ looks at the achievements of West African civilizations before the arrival of Europeans through 8 primary and secondary source documents including 1 illustration and 1 map. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and a summary essay question using the documents wraps up the DBQ.This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson. This DBQ a
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8th - 12th
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Pablo Picasso's African Masks - Art Lesson for Kids
This à la cART lesson introduces students to Pablo Picasso and his love for African masks. The lesson is divided into two separate sessions. In the first, students will draw their own mask starting with a Roll-a-Die African Mask game. Then they will use Elmer’s glue to trace the sketched lines. In the second session, they will color their masks with oil and chalk pastels. Art Techniques· Drawing· Outlining with glue· Pastel / chalk coloring techniques You will Receive51-page, non-editable PDFgra
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2nd - 10th
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Pan-Africanism Activity (SS7H1 & SSWH21)
After teaching nationalism and pan-Africanism to my students I had them complete this activity. Help your students explore Pan-Africanism with this activity. Simple and easy with no prep work. IncludesWorksheet chart with three questions 10 pictures with quotes by Pan-AfricanistFollow me for more great resources!
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Africa Resources
South Africa Worksheet
This South Africa worksheet contains 21 questions, a map to label, and a short response for students to share something they found interesting about South Africa. This worksheet was designed to go along with a presentation that can be found here: South Africa PowerPoint, but it can also be used separately. A link to download a version formatted for Google Slides is also included.A free worksheet on China that follows the same format can be found here: China Worksheet - FREERelated products:Afric
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Africa Bundle
Medieval West Africa - Introduction - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point create a brief overview of the geographic and economic conditions in West Africa up to and including medieval times. A great introduction to a Medieval West Africa Unit. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson Includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers) - Medieval
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5th - 9th
Influential Empires of Africa: African History (SSWH6)
This resource teaches students about 7 Influential African Empires. The 7 Empires that I have included were: - The Mali Empire - The Land of Punt - The Songhai Empire - The Kingdom of Aksum - Carthage - The Great Zimbabwe - The Songhai Empire This product includes one page readings of each empire, a blank map to help students label the empires, and a graphic organizer to organize the information. Follow me for more great resources!
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Africa Resources
Crash Course World History Episode 18 Worksheet: The Indian Ocean Trade
16 True/False problems that can be printed out or auto-graded online, plus 2critical thinking prompts and a map worksheet! Includes a time stamp option for every question as well as both one-page and large-format versions of the main worksheet. ALL ACTIVITIES CAN BE DONE COMPLETELY ONLINE, and the true/false problems include an online auto-grading option! Includes detailed answer keys!PERFECT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING OR A PAPERLESS CLASSROOM:Can be completed by students fully online, using any devi
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7th - 11th
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Madagascar Worksheet
This Madagascar worksheet contains 22 questions, a map to label, and a short response for students to share something they found interesting about Madagascar. This worksheet can be used with a presentation that can be found here: Madagascar PowerPoint, but it can also be used separately. A link to download a version formatted for Google Slides is also included.A free worksheet on China that follows the same format can be found here: China Worksheet - FREERelated products:Africa BundleAfrica Pres
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Africa Bundle
West Africa: Silent Barter Salt and Gold Trade, Notes and Instructions
Synopsis of activity:This two-day lesson and simulation combination activity serves an effective way to broaden your students’ understanding of the geography, economics, resources, and practices of West Africa and the empire of Ancient Ghana. Middle school students love this activity, but it would be great for a high school world history class as well. Role of the teacher:Your role on day one is to guide the students through a vocabulary lesson and have the students take notes on “Silent Barter”
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: World History: Ancient West Africa WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE!
Somalia - Internet Research Activities
25 printable or digital pages to engage your students in Internet Research on Somalia. Students use a phone, tablet or laptop to search online about the people of this African country:language and customs,national flag and coat of arms,coins and postage stamps,largest cities and capital,major mountains and rivers,common wild animals,national rulers and political,national anthem and historical events,favorite sports and famous people,typical music and clothing,and more...PRINT: I created a PDF v
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Africa Internet Research BUNDLE
Sudan - Internet Research
24 printable or digital pages to engage your students in Internet Research on Sudan. Students use a phone, tablet or laptop to search online about the people of this African country:language and customs,national flag and coat of arms,coins and postage stamps,largest cities and capital,major mountains and rivers,common wild animals,national rulers and political,national anthem and historical events,favorite sports and famous people,typical music and clothing,and more...PRINT: I created a PDF ver
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Africa Internet Research BUNDLE
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