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6th grade african history lessons
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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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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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
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
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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"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
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
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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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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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
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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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
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 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
Medieval West African Empires & Kingdoms Unit Bundle Reading Simulation Project
Tired of using boring curriculum? Then use a West African Empires Unit that is engaging for students and provides flexibility for teachers that covers African geography, Ghana, Mali and Songhai Empires. This unit is perfect for veteran and new teachers! It includes 12 activities to engage, excite and support middle school students. Let World History Rawks plan, so you can Rawk! Activities includedTheme based Bellringers helps students build their writing skills while studying Greece. Each bell r
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6th - 7th
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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
African Civilizations (730 B.C.–A.D. 1600) Lesson Bundle
$$$$$$$$$ SAVE 10% $$$$$$$$$$This resource is a bundle of lessons and interactive activities for World History. This bundle covers African Civilizations from 730 B.C. to 1600.
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5th - 10th
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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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Celebrations Around the World Bundle! Italy, India, Japan, South Africa, Turkey
Celebrate 5 unique festivities in Italy, India, Japan, South Africa, and Turkey!Celebrations Around the World! is a bundled unit that contains five lessons with a look at celebrations in five countries around the world: Turkey, India, Italy, South Africa, and Japan. Each lesson comes with its own craft.All PowerPoint slideshow files are saved as non editable Adobe files.The entire bundle includes the following:TRAVEL JOURNAL PRINTABLE1. Journal Cover – print single sided in color or black and wh
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K - 6th
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Africa Unit Bundle with Africa Geography, History, Cultures & Ethnic Groups
Explore Africa with this comprehensive unit! Students will love learning about Africa's geography, history, people and cultures. With this ready-to-go unit about Africa, you have everything you need: lessons, activities, readings, and slides. Study the geography of Africa including the 5 regions of Africa and 54 countries of Africa. Learn about environmental issues like water allocation and pollution using podcasts and partner work. Explore the history of ancient Africa to the Scramble for Afric
Grades:
5th - 8th
Medieval West Africa Kingdoms - Decline & Fall of the Mali Empire Simulation
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your West African Empires Unit? Then use this no prep simulation & let your students experience the decline and fall of the Mali Empire! Students will read passages on decline & fall of Ghana, Mali & Songhai!Then students will work with and against their partner as they experience the following causes for decline: internal rivalries, rebellions and invasions. By the end, students will identify which empire the class si
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6th - 7th
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