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African history Common Core RH.6-8.4 resources
Harlem Renaissance and Great Migration Activity and Reading | 2 activities!
In Harlem Renaissance and Great Migration student reading and research activity, students learn the origins of (and contributors to) the movement that resulted from the Great Migration. Students begin with an introductory text on the Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance with guided questions to review the essential material. Then, students transition to an activity that allows them to learn more about 7 of the major contributors to the Harlem Renaissance. Students will use QR codes to inves
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5th - 10th
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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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West Africa Activities Resource Bundle - Gold and Salt Trade Traditions History
West Africa Empires / Kingdoms Activities Resource Bundle!This bundled product contains the following 6 StudentSavvy resources!West Africa Interactive NotebookWest Africa Empires Reading PassagesWest Africa Interactive PowerPointWest Africa STEM ChallengesWest Africa Google Classroom Student ProjectsWest Africa Empires Assessments / Exam / Test_________________________________________________________________More information on each resource:-Interactive NotebookThis product contains interactive
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5th - 9th
Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle
The Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle is perfect for middle school social studies classes. It includes over 186 pages of resources to use in your classroom along with 11 days of detailed lesson plans! In this unit, students will learn about the characteristics of daily life and the history of dynasties in ancient Egypt. Students will examine the geography of the region in web quest, take notes in an interactive notebook, read informational text, perform a class skit, analyze primary sources and more!Res
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5th - 8th
African Kingdoms Stations Timeline Activity | Kush Ghana Mali Zimbabwe Aksum
In this African Kingdoms stations and timeline activity, students learn the history, culture, rise, and fall of six of the most famous African Kingdoms, such as Kush, Aksum, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, and Great Zimbabwe. Students record details on each African Kingdom while they engage with a timeline assignment to understand each kingdom's place in history in relation to each other. Students are introduced to a variety of cultural achievements from all over the continent of Africa, such as the Ge'
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5th - 8th
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Africa Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
This virtual field trip bundle is a great way to infuse technology, spark curiosity, and bring the history and geography of Africa to life! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore Africa from various perspectives.This Bundle Includes:1. West Africa Geography Virtual Field Trip2. Kingdom of Aksum Virtual Field Trip3. Africa: Sahara & Sahel Virtual Field Trip4. Mt. Kilimanjaro Virtual Field Trip5.
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5th - 7th
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African Kingdom of Aksum Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to explore Aksum, Ethiopia. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn and explore ancient ruins up close. This virtual field trip is all about the Kingdom of Aksum (Axum).Your students will learn about and explore::: Geographic location of Ethiopia:: What was the Kingdom of Aksum?:: Construction of Obelisks:: King Ezana's Obelisk:: The Great Stelae :: Church of St. Mary
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5th - 7th
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WEST AFRICAN MUSIC UNIT for Middle School General Music
This collection can be a stand-alone unit for your middle school general music class, or it can supplement activities centered around West African Music or Culture. It is the perfect addition for teachers who use Hal Leonard’s World Music Drumming program and can also be used outside the music classroom to add an extra element to a world geography curriculum. All articles are created explicitly for Middle School students and are written at a grade 6-8 reading level. Music literacy is not necessa
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6th - 7th
Also included in: MIDDLE SCHOOL GENERAL MUSIC Mega Bundle
Intro to Africa Unit BUNDLE | Geography Culture History Modern Issue | Microsoft
This Intro to Africa BUNDLE explores the continent’s geography, cultures, history and modern issues. The activities are engaging for students & the guided lesson formats are easy for you to use! Build or enrich your curriculum with a variety of FUN materials both you and your students will LOVE! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the resources. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Microsoft Resourc
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6th - 12th
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Imperialism Study Guide Unit Packet: Map, Timeline, Activities
This thorough packet on the Age of Imperialism is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of the Industrial Revolution for your World History classroom. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short overview reading on Imperialism, followed by the standards-bas
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7th - 10th
Also included in: World History 2 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
A Long Walk to Water : Historical Background Common Core Unit
These materials are designed to prepare students to study A Long Walk to Water by introducing them to the geography, climate, and recent history of the region in two separate lessons. Included in the file are:Reading and question sheets aligned to the Common Core standards.Booklet templates and image sheets as well as a grading rubric.A PowerPoint presentation with enlarged readings, presenter notes, and media links.Lesson plans.Google Classroom compatible files.Please download the preview shee
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5th - 10th
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Tutankhamun's Treasures Lost Treasures of Egypt Video Guide (Distance Learning)
Video guide to be used with National Geographic's, Tutankhamun's Treasures Lost Treasures of Egypt. This resource includes an answer key, teacher tips, and a link to a Quizlet vocabulary set. This resource is editable. If you prefer a paper copy, simply download as a PDF and print.National Geographic's Tutankhamun's Treasures Lost Treasures of Egypt is currently available on YouTube, Disney Plus, and available on Amazon.Episode Description:New technology reveals why Tutankhamun’s tomb remained h
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Geography Store Growing Bundle
West Africa Unit Bundle | Reading Comp, Presentations & Notes - Digital
Are you looking for a jam-packed bundle of engaging resources to incorporate into your West African unit of study? Why not make it more fun and exciting with an entire BUNDLE jam-packed with activities to engage and interest your students? This bundle has everything to keep your students learning and engaged, including map activities, videos, PowerPoint presentations, vocabulary study, analysis, and WebQuests!Planning fun and engaging lessons can take time and this resource is designed to take
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6th - 8th
Rwandan Genocide Reading Assignment and Research Activity
In this Rwandan Genocide assignment and research activity, students answer guiding questions while learning about the Rwandan Genocide (also known as the Rwandan Holocaust). Students read a guided text that highlights the role of European colonizers (Germany and Belgium) in reinforcing (and perpetuating) a divide between Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa members of Rwanda. Students learn about the 1884 Berlin Conference, the social structure of the Hutu and Tutsi, the 1959 Hutu Revolution, the creation of t
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7th - 10th
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Mesoamerica and African Empires Study Guide and Unit Packet
This thorough packet on African Empires and Mesoamerican civilizations is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about the Aztec, Inca, Mayan, Ghana, Mali, & Songhai kingdoms.The 11-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of these empires and civilizations for your World History classroom. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a shor
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7th - 10th
Also included in: World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
The Travels of Ibn Battuta Primary Source Reading
The Travels of Ibn Battuta Primary Source Reading - Great for Distance LearningThis is an excellent resource to include with your unit on West Africa or Mali! In this reading, students will read two excerpts from Ibn Battuta's travels. The first excerpt is from The Saltworks at the Oasis of Taghaza and the second is Ibn Battuta Meets the King of Mali. Using Google Classroom in your class? NO PROBLEM! A link to the Google Slides version of this resource is included in this purchase. Just look at
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Islam Unit Bundle
The Scramble for Africa - DBQ
The Scramble for Africa - DBQThe main goal of this lesson is for students examine primary/secondary sources to understand the Causes and Effects of European Imperialism in Africa8 Slide PowerPoint Presentation Includes… Four slides with Informational Charts and Graphics can be used for background information Activity Instructions for each option The 8 Document DBQ uses various primary/Secondary sources, political Cartoons, and quotes.Activity Option 1: Scramble for Africa DBQStudents answer the
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6th - 10th
Also included in: African History Unit Bundle
AFRICA Geography & History Worksheets and Puzzles
You will find lessons and activities for African history and geography in this product.Physical, cultural, historical and economic geography of Africa are addressed in these worksheets, word searches, projects, puzzles, and other activities. Directions for using EXCEL and the details for creating a chart comparing population change in a selection of African countries are included. All projects and handouts are student tested.In addition, students will become familiar with unique regions of Afr
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5th - 10th
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Black History Month Interactive Google Slides Webquest Independent Activity
DIGITAL interactive Black History Month Webquest on Google Slides. DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Google Doc packet for students to record their answers. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom!Students click on interactive slides and write answers on their handouts. This is perfect for distance learning! Over 15 topics, 60 articles and websites, 15 videos, and 45 questions. The webquest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, and extension activities.
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6th - 12th
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Intro to Africa Unit BUNDLE | Geography Culture History Modern Issues | Google
This Intro to Africa BUNDLE explores the continent’s geography, cultures, history and modern issues. The activities are engaging for students & the guided lesson formats are easy for you to use! Build or enrich your curriculum with a variety of FUN materials both you and your students will LOVE! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the resources. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Google Resources
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6th - 12th
Transatlantic Slave Trade Lesson Plan | Effect on West Africa | Slavery
In this lesson students investigate the effect the transatlantic slave trade had on Africa. They learn about the rise and fall and W. African Empires, interactions between the Portuguese and people of the Kongo. Students will learn that the thriving empires of W. Africa were destroyed by the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. What's Included?A 3 Page PDF worksheet (Want as Google Doc? Click Here)Everything you need to teach the lesson below. Want to save BIG on this lesson? Save 20% below!https://www.t
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Modern World History Full Year Curriculum | Lesson Plans
Empires of West Africa Bundle - Digital
THIS BUNDLE IS AT A 25% DISCOUNT!This is a SUPER bundle of resources about the 3 major Empires within West Africa. It includes the following resources:-Empire of Ghana {Digital}-Empire of Mali {Digital}-Empire of Songhai {Digital}SUCH a great deal!Looking for the Digital AND Paper version of this bundle? Click HERE***************************************************************************Let's connect!→History from the Middle Blog→History from the Middle Facebook→History from the Middle Instag
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6th - 8th
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African Imperialism Mapping Activity Carving of Africa Lesson (Google)
African Imperialism Mapping Activity Carving of Africa Lesson Plan Is your class struggling with understanding how African countries got their shape during imperialism?This mapping activity is designed to help students master African imperialism and African history. It covers the following topics: African imperialism, mapping Africa, American imperialism, African history, world imperialism and more. Lesson Includes:Mapping Africa Worksheet PDFMapping Africa Worksheet Answer KeyLink to editable G
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Empires of West Africa Bundle - Print and Digital
THIS BUNDLE IS AT A 20% DISCOUNT!This is a SUPER bundle of resources about the 3 major Empires within West Africa. It includes the following resources:-Empire of Ghana {Digital AND Paper}-Empire of Mali {Digital AND Paper}-Empire of Songhai {Digital AND Paper}SUCH a great deal!Looking for the Digital version of this bundle? Click HERE***************************************************************************Let's connect!→History from the Middle Blog→History from the Middle Facebook→History fr
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6th - 8th
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