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African history Common Core RI.5.1 resources
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
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4th - 8th
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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
Ancient West African Kingdoms: Complete Unit Bundle! Ghana, Mali, Songhai
WEST AFRICAN KINGDOMS are awesome Ancient Civilizations topics! This resource makes it easy to teach while enhancing reading comprehension, encouraging hands-on learning with interactive activities, and more! This bundle provides you with a 4-week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed. Major Kingdoms discussed: Ghana, Mali, Songhai.You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 5 interactive activities, a Po
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3rd - 6th
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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
Heart and Soul Heritage Pack - African American History Literature Lesson Guide
The Heart & Soul Heritage Pack is designed as a broad journey through the contributions and experiences of African Americans across the history of America. The lesson plans are grounded in Kadir Nelson’s stirring paintings and words that grace 100-plus pages of a gorgeous picture book whose story is told through the unique point of view and intimate voice of a one-hundred-year-old African-American female narrator. African American poets have often used words to express themselves during time
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4th - 6th
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #1
Ancient Egypt Reading Passages Unit - Comprehension Questions with answers
Ancient Egypt Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages and questions with answer sheets. This resource contains 4 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with answers.A quick overview of topics covered in this resource include:1.) Ancient Egypt- covers the civilisation of Ancient Egypt- the Nile River- how the floods happened and the benefitsKeywords: Civilisation, Nile River, Fertile, Crops, cultivation2.) Society & Social Structure of Ancient Egypt- covers the social hierar
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Primary School Bundle of Activities
Harlem Renaissance Heritage Pack - African American History Lesson Guide
The Harlem Renaissance Heritage Pack covers a golden age in African American culture from about 1918 until the mid-1930s when a brave and talented group of Black musicians, artists, poets, novelists, actors, and public figures came together in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. Fueled by the Great Migration, these notable figures established roots and took center stage while creatively expressing extraordinary pride in their culture. The zenith of this “flowering of Negro literature”, as James
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #2
Bad News For Outlaws - Reading Lessons & Activites
If you review a product I will send you another one FREE! E-mail me a screen shot of your review and what product you want for FREE! email - jessicak159@gmail.comProduct Description: I love products that go beyond a single lesson! This product does just that. It can be adapted to fit your reading instruction in whole group or guided reading. Also included, ideas on how to continue student learning in centers.The Product Includes:-Lesson Plan-Vocabular match (with pictures)-Character Traits-S
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4th - 6th
Medieval W Africa - Map & Research Activities, Assessments (Distance Learning)
"Medieval West Africa - Activities" is a colorful yet challenging project which includes the making of up to four maps: the Vegetation Zones of West Africa, the Empire of Ghana, the Empire of Mali, and the Empire of Songhai - all with five things to identify. The Lesson also includes nine general research Document Based Questions the answers to which are easily found in textbooks, online, or with the "Medieval West African Civilizations" Synopsis that is included. Great for pairs, or small group
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5th - 9th
Schomburg Heritage Pack - African American History Lesson Guide
The Schomburg Heritage Pack centers on the story of Arturo Schomburg – a passionate man whose lasting legacy, Harlem’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, still opens its doors to those wishing to learn more about the people he knew had been left out of the history books. This Afro–Puerto Rican collected books, letters, music, and more to bring to light the achievements of people of African descent through the ages. The additional books and optional videos scheduled in the lesson pla
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4th - 6th
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #1
Beyond Black History Month - Shaka Zulu Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension
Welcome to the Shaka Zulu Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle. This bundle is designed to provide educators and students with a comprehensive learning experience about the life and legacy of Shaka Zulu.Shaka Zulu is a significant figure in African history, representing a powerful leader and unifier of the Zulu people. Learning about his life and legacy can provide students with a powerful example of black leadership and empowerment. This bundle offers an opportunity to move beyond
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2nd - 5th
Civil Rights Heritage Pack - African American History Literature Lesson Guide
The Civil Rights Heritage Pack is a survey of the brave men and women who risked their reputations, livelihoods, and often even their very lives to press towards what they knew to be right. Their brave determination changed the course of America’s story and showed that when the ideals of our Founding Fathers are extended to all, America the Beautiful is not just a dream. The lessons guide children through a comprehensive study of the important issues of the time and how they were confronted head
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4th - 8th
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #2
Summer Digital Activity Bundle - for Holidays - June Activities
This Summer Holiday Bundle is geared towards students in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. Students will complete these projects on their computer or tablet using Google Slides™ in June, July, and August.Students will learn about the history and importance of each holiday throughout the spring season (June-August). Includes these Digital Activities for Spring:Flag DayJuneteenthIndependence DaySave money and buy the bundle!Each Google Slides™ resource includes:Linked articles appropriate for 3rd-5th grader
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3rd - 5th
Digital Journey Box: Marsha P. Johnson
This is a digital journey box. On each slide there are historical primary sources, secondary sources, poetry and videos. Marsha P. Johnson was an LGBTQ+ icon who's fight for civil rights are still relevant today. There are multiple activities throughout this presentation and students can do it by themselves.
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3rd - 10th
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Black History Projects
Hello Fellow Educators,
I'm pleased to share with you 4 projects that I designed for my scholars to explore their rich African-American History with some fun and creativity. They can be used for Black History Month presentations, as a capstone project for a history lesson, an End-Of-Year Project, Christmas/Spring Break activities and so forth! The possibilities are endless!
These projects are ideal for grades 3 to 5, however, they can be enriched with more components for higher grades. Ideall
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3rd - 5th
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Middle School Informational Text Writing
Students respond to the informational text by writing. Who Was Nelson Mandela? is a great book for students to gain historical information. The ten-chapter book has additional information that will extend students learning. NO PREP for the teacher.Includes: One to two questions per chapterRecall questions for additional information sectionsDetailed answers provided.
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4th - 6th
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"Who Was Nelson Mandela?" by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso Unit
This book discusses the history of South Africa - how it came to be under Dutch and British control - and Nelson Mandela's struggle to make sure the black citizens of South Africa were treated equally. It describes his journey from being the son of a tribal chief in a small village to his fight for equal rights to his very long imprisonment to his becoming president of South Africa. This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary te
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4th - 6th
Kwanzaa Social Studies Reading with Questions
Great for social studies and ELA test prep, this is a packet containing a passage about Kwanzaa followed by open response questions.
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2nd - 5th
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Africa: Colonies & Independence
A comprehensive packet about the various colonies of Africa and the nations that fought for their independence, including comprehension questions and charts.
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5th - 12th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, MS-ESS3-3
Expeditionary Learning S.S./Informational Reading 5th Grade Unit Plan: Haiti
5th Grade Unit Plan aligned to Expeditionary Learning: Haiti Earthquake
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5th
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Activity for Colonialism Lesson - Impact of Colonialism
This activity looks at the impact of colonialism on a country.
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4th - 7th
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Mansa Musa Reading Comprehension
A 4th and 5th grade lesson in which students will read about Mansa Musa and his kingdom.Diversified Curriculum Library reviews and creates all lesson plans to ensure cultural responsiveness and inclusive representation. Additional culturally responsive information and lessons are available on DiversifiedCurriculumLibrary.org
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4th - 5th
African American Culture classwork
This lesson provided the origins of African history. Starting from the beginning, explaining and answering the question as to how did the human origins effect early civilization? This rigors lesson touches on most of the common core as well as helps students ages 5th - 12th understand where their history began. More lessons to come.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Oppressive Systems Unit - Colonialism Day 1
Students will engage in an article defining colonialism, the purpose of colonialism, and the practices used to colonize countries and its people.
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5th - 8th
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