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African history Common Core RH.6-8.7 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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Africa Bundle
This Africa bundle includes the following products:Africa PresentationAfrica WorksheetEgypt PresentationEgypt WorksheetMadagascar PresentationMadagascar WorksheetMorocco PresentationMorocco WorksheetNigeria PresentationNigeria WorksheetSouth Africa PresentationSouth Africa WorksheetPDFs, PowerPoints, and links to download versions formatted for Google Apps are included. An optional 25-question assessment is also included as both a Word doc and a Google Form. Due to the amount of information cove
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5th - 8th
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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 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 Scramble for Africa - Causes and Effects
The Scramble for Africa – Causes and Effects of European Imperialism in Africa The main goal of this lesson is to have students describe and make connections between the causes and effects of European Imperialism in AfricaYou get a 16 Slide Power Point with:Do Now Instructions (Worksheet included)Info ChartInformational Graphics/MapVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionThere are 3 Activity Options that use 3 different resourcesResource 1 – Information Chart on Ca
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6th - 11th
Also included in: African History Unit Bundle
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
Lost Boys of Sudan Video Questions Darfur | God Grew Tired of Us | Microsoft
Students love, "God Grew Tired of Us“, a heartwarming and fascinating documentary about the "Lost Boys of Sudan”. Students answer 30 questions as they watch the video. Filmmakers follow a few “Lost Boys” as they leave African refugee camps & resettle in the US. Your students will be captivated by the challenges the boys faced as they adjusted to life in a new culture, while learning the history of the genocide in Darfur & civil war in Sudan. Your purchase has print & interactive, dig
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6th - 12th
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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 Webquest (World Geography and History)
The Africa webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this activity on Africa.How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Students are ready to get started.Students click the links embedded into stunning photographs
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6th - 11th
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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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Africa Geography Presentation
This 52 slide Africa presentation (PowerPoint and Google Slides) provides a general overview of the geography, history, governments, economies, and cultures of Africa. A link to download a version formatted for Google Slides is included.An optional worksheet that can be used with this presentation can be found here: Africa Worksheet. Includes: Overview/geography of Africa: 21 slidesHistory of Africa: 8 slidesAfrican governments: 7 slidesAfrican economies: 5 slidesAfrican culture: 6 slidesIntere
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Africa Bundle
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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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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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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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
Africa Social Justice Project
**NEWLY UPDATED**Students will be researching one of five social justice issues in Africa, creating a presentation and presenting their topic to the class. This bundle includes online links for research, research questions by topic, rubric for presentation, and a listening guide for class presentations. Links to all needed websites are given for less web-savvy students, or for differentiation.You will received links to Google™ Doc versions, along with PDF and Word versions of all documents. This
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Middle East & North Africa - Geography/World Cultures BUNDLE!
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
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
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