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Middle school african history simulations
Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation Game - Ibn Battuta and the Mali Empire
This is a fun, exciting way to get your students to role-play in groups as explorers crossing the Sahara during the gold-salt trade. Students must work together in a caravan to make the right decisions along the journey to avoid losing too much health or too many blocks of salt. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation PowerPoint- Trans-Saharan Trade Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simu
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4th - 12th
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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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Ancient Egyptian Mummification Lesson and Simulation
Your learners will love this fun and interactive lesson and simulation on Ancient Egypt. With this lesson, learners will learn how Ancient Egyptians did the mummification process and then get to do a hands on activity themselves. They will mummify an apple designed to look like a pharaoh. Then, they will complete a handout to go along with the simulation. *You will need to buy your own supplies for this simulation*This Resource Includes:9 Slide Presentation on Egyptian Burial Procedures1 Ted Ed
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3rd - 12th
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Silent Barter and Trade Simulation: West Africa Edition!
Have fun with an unforgettable learning experience with the Silent Barter and Trade Simulation: West Africa Edition! This economic simulation is designed specifically for teachers who want to engage their students in an interactive learning experience that not only teaches about the history of West Africa, but also provides students with practical skills in teamwork, budgeting, and strategy.During the simulation, students will be divided into teams and challenged to silently trade along the ban
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: The African History Bundle Set!
Interactive Simulation: Transatlantic Slave Trade
Interactive Simulation: Transatlantic Slave TradeThis is one of my favorite lessons of the year! It is impactful and eye opening for students to see such an interactive simulation of the slave trade and its impact!This is a great one day interactive simulation about the trans-atlantic slave trade. All you need to do is post the graphic organizer below in Google Classroom, or print it out on paper and share the link with students to get to the simulation. Once my students are done I like to have
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8th - 12th
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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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African History Play: The Story of Sundiata the Lion King
A comedic and educational interpretation of the Malian legend of Sundiata. This play will expose students to one of Mali's greatest legends and will get them actively engaged as they act out the parts of the legend.
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4th - 9th
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Chat GPT - Egyptian Book of the Dead Adventure Tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt with our "Egyptian Book of the Dead Adventure Tour" teaching resource! This comprehensive package offers an immersive learning experience that will transport your students to the mystical world of ancient Egyptian beliefs and rituals.What's Included:ChatGPT Adventure Tour: Your students will step into the shoes of an intrepid explorer as they interact with a dynamic ChatGPT adventure tour guide. Through text-based adventures, they will unr
Grades:
7th - 12th
World History: Ancient West Africa WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE!
Description:This two-week unit will have your students fully engaged in a challenging yet fun unit on the history of Ancient West Africa.Recommendation:This unit bundle is activity-based. It works best with any standard textbook unit on the history of Ancient West Africa, especially Ghana and Mali. Time required: 9-10 days.Grading/Assessment: Formative Assessments (Homework): Four -Grade selected writing prompts -Caravan worksheet page -Notes from Station Activity (optional) -Pre-Writing Page fo
Grades:
7th - 12th
Imperialism Activity
This activity works well to explain the various ethnic groups in Africa and the issues these groups faced when colonizers imposed superfluous borders during the Berlin Conference. Students are asked to separate a series of colors and shapes into 55 sections randomly. The teacher will then read from a script to discuss pre-existing conflicts/alliances that may prove to be issues in these new "states."File includes two options for worksheets: one that is already completed with shapes and colors an
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
West Africa: Silent Barter Salt and Gold Trade, Notes and Instructions
Synopsis of activity:This two-day lesson and simulation combination activity serves an effective way to broaden your students’ understanding of the geography, economics, resources, and practices of West Africa and the empire of Ancient Ghana. Middle school students love this activity, but it would be great for a high school world history class as well. Role of the teacher:Your role on day one is to guide the students through a vocabulary lesson and have the students take notes on “Silent Barter”
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: World History: Ancient West Africa WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE!
Water Scarcity - Nile River classroom simulation Africa studies
Students will enjoy simulating one of East Africa's countries that relies on the Nile River as their main water supply. The five countries will choose to cooperate or compete in order to receive points, which represent the amount of water their country needs based on their current population. The simulation takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Great way for students to understand how important water is for this region in Africa.
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5th - 8th
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Diplomatic Mission for Mali
In the 14th century, Mansa Musa was the leader of the kingdom of Mali. Today, he's the wealthiest man in all of history. He embarked on an epic journey across north Africa, following the trans-Saharan trade route as he made his pilgrimage to Mecca. Following his pilgrimage, he sent ambassadors to other regions, hoping to engage them in trade to increase his wealth and changed north Africa forever.In this teacher-created activity, students will take on the role of the diplomats sent by Mansa Musa
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7th - 11th
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Mummification Simulation
Your learners will love this fun and interactive simulation on Ancient Egypt. Students will participate in the Ancient Egyptians mummification process themselves! They will mummify an apple designed to look like a pharaoh. Then, they will complete a handout to go along with the simulation.I have done this with my learners for the past two years and it has been a class favorite!
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Egyptian Mummification Lesson and Simulation
African States & Societies Urban Game Simulation
In a 21 round simulation, students construct a West African political & economic landscape that shows changes over time, spanning the Bantu migrations, the arrival of camel caravans, the expansion of Islam, and the growth of kingdoms and states such as Ghana and Mali. Teacher key provided and PowerPoint guide. This simulation is ready to launch as is, so great also for sub plans. My students loved this simulation because it helped them visually connect to African history.
Grades:
8th - 12th
A Long Walk to Water- Pre-reading Simulation
This fun simulation gets students out of their seat and allows them to empathize with the character of Nya in Linda Sue Park's YA novel A Long Walk to Water. Detailed directions for each step and a reflection card for students are included. This is an excellent activity to employ before reading the novel.I also use chapter two, "The Secret Life of Water," from Charles Fishman's nonfiction novel The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water after this simulation to bridge come of
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk to Water- Reading Quiz Bundle with Answer Keys
Mapping the Civil War
This interactive lesson combines the history of Civil War mapmakers like Jed Hotchkiss and a General's planning for encampments (Where to put cannons, tents, latrines etc.), with the mathematical calculations it takes to produce such a map. The students will work outside to accurately map an area designated by the teacher using satellite imagery available at www.scribblemaps.com. I use this lesson to introduce the students to scribblemaps, which we use in later lessons to accurately track the ro
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6th - 12th
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Civil Rights - Change From The Grave Eulogy Project
Intense in-class simulation where students will research about a murdered civil rights figure and then give his or her eulogy.
Target:
Students will learn more about death as a means of change through researching one Civil Rights member and/or African-American who was murdered during the Civil Rights Movement (1950’s-1960’s).
Objectives:
1. You will research about the murder and death of someone during the Civil Rights Movement (1950’s – 1960’s). This person may be a leader, a member, and/or
Grades:
6th - 12th
Zheng He Crew Journal
This is a great multi-disciplinary lesson that uses the historical knowledge of Zheng He's voyages with a free writing component. It is an engaging 1 day activity where students have to use their creativity to write as if they were on the treasure ships with Zheng He.
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6th - 8th
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Plan a Trip to Egypt Activity
In this engaging, student driven activity students learn how to plan a trip to a foreign country. While they learn this important life skill they also learn about present, and ancient, Egypt. Students will learn about Pharaohs, important Egyptian vocabulary words, geography of Egypt, the climate of Egypt, how to create an itinerary, create a customs declaration, create a pretend passport, and create an emergency contact list. Students will love working on this activity and learn important ski
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5th - 10th
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Act it out! Punic Wars (Cannae) Simulation Discussion Questions/Journal Entry
Thank you for your interest in my lesson! In this lesson, your class will watch a short video on the Pincer movement in the Battle of Cannae. You will then make predictions as a class about what will happen in said battle. Your class will then simulate the battle, answer discussion questions, and write a journal entry that has them reflect on what they learned. My class has a lot of fun with this lesson, and yours will as well!
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Lesson Plan - West African States & Societies Urban Game Simulation
This lesson plan refers to the PowerPoint activity which includes the script and key.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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