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Middle school african history resources for Easel
Nigeria: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about animals, food, art, language, clothing and the culture of Nigeria. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Nigeria or Africa. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program
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K - 6th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
A LONG WALK TO WATER Novel Pre-reading Background Texts, Activities PRINT, EASEL
The resource is designed to be used before or during the study of the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. It is not a novel study per se, but rather a package of informational texts and activities that provide students with information about the author, the historical background of the conflict in Sudan and the main character of the novel (who is fictionalized in the book), Salva Dut. 1) The resource begins with a figurative language worksheet: 9 expressions/idioms from the three r
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4th - 7th
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Kenya: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about the landforms, food, animals, art, and the culture of Kenya. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on African wildlife or Kenya. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL progr
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K - 6th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
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 Scavenger Hunt with Internet Task Cards Digital and Printable
Africa Scavenger Hunt and Internet Task Cards. A geography scavenger hunt of the continent of Africa. Fill-in-the-blank. Reflects current African geography of the continent. Students can also explore the different regions using the internet to research answers. Includes 2 scavenger hunts. Students will need a map and will have to use their map skills to answer the questions. (several included to support the activity) Also includes 30 internet task cards and a recording sheet for students to res
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4th - 7th
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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)
Tunisia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about clothing, landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Tunisia. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Africa or the Middle East. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL progra
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K - 6th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
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)
"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
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
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
"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
Africa Scavenger Hunt - Research Task
Africa Scavenger Hunt - Research TaskImprove the research skills of your students with this African Scavenger Hunt. This three-page activity includes 16 questions about Africa and is designed to encourage research-based, investigative skills. Students will research online and discover the different countries within Africa, the capital cities, animals, traditions, and landscapes.Students also need to draw a map of Africa and fill in the different countries, which is great for early finishers.This
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Custom Order Resource Bundle #2
Ancient Egypt - The Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta Stone lesson includes facts about the Rosetta Stone and the story of the Rosetta Stone. The activities included are a reading response, find the definition, find the synonym and crack the code.Pages: 10 (including 3 answer sheets)Contents:Information PageStory of the Rosetta Stone (Close Reading)Reading Response QuestionsFind The Definition ActivityFind The Synonym ActivityCrack The Code ActivityMore DecodingAnswer SheetsAll photos, illustrations and text by Christa Galloway / Primar
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt
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
Ancient Egypt - Hieroglyphs
This resource explores the history of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, types of glyphs, the hieroglyphic alphabet, the cartouche and hieroglyphic numbers. There is plenty of information, reference pages for hieroglyphic letters and numbers and activities including art, math and reading response.Pages: 10 (including 2 answer sheets)Contents:Information Handouts with photosDecoding Hieroglyphics ActivityReading Response QuestionsDecode the Cartouche ActivityDesign Your Own CartoucheHieroglyphic Numbe
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt
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)
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
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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