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8th grade african history projects
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 Googleâ„¢ Doc versions, along with PDF and Word versions of all documents. This
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Middle East & North Africa - Geography/World Cultures BUNDLE!
African History to 1700 Unit: PPT, Activities, Readings & More: Print & Digital
This is all of the materials I use to teach the history of Africa up to around 1700. It contains all you need including a PowerPoint with note sheets for students, readings, activities, a map assignment, projects to pick from, exit slips, and more!Topics: Bantu Migration, Nubia, Axum, Ghana, Mali, Mansa Musa, Songhai, Swahili Coast, Great Zimbabwe, King Lalibela, and more!Multiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft Document, and Google Document. The reading is editable! The link to
Grades:
7th - 12th
Civil Rights Movement Project Menu & Activities- No prep, share & go!
This no prep, share and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be engaged in activities which deepen their understanding of the American Civil Rights Movement while sharpening their critical thinking, writing, research, and even artistic skills. Since this is a PDF file, this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. A detailed grading rubric is included for each option, as well a
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5th - 10th
Mansa Musa Hero or Hype? Empires of West Africa Body Biography Poster Project
We know Mansa Musa of Mali was one of the wealthiest men in all of World History, but based on his accomplishments, was Mansa Musa a hero, or is it hype? Students decide! This fun, student-centered, full-body biography project is skill and content-based. Students read, write, and support claims with evidence in a creative biography project format.Here's what's included:1. Teacher Instructions2. An Instructional Slide Show that explains each requirement3. A Mansa Musa 2-page Google Doc Reading. T
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5th - 9th
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Black History Month Research Project with Choice Board and Graphic Organizer
Go beyond MLK Jr. and Rosa Parks! Black people have made history for centuries, and they're still making history today. This student-led biography project will open your students' eyes to the contributions of Black people as actors, athletes, artists, scientists, musicians, dancers, public figures, and more. The vast majority of listed individuals were alive during at least part of the 20th century, and many of them are still alive today. This resource includes:A list of more than 375 individual
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6th - 12th
Black History Month: Black Out Poetry Project (Use all Month Long!)
The Blackout Poetry Project will allow your students to uncover important figures in African American history and bring them to the forefront of the historical and cultural narrative. Students will examine the idea behind Black History Month and also fulfill the vision of Carter G. Woodson by selecting a significant figure to feature in an original piece of creative writing and illustration. This activity couples the celebration of African American history as well as students' interests and p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Souvenirs from Africa Research Design Project | African Regions PBL | Google
Project-based learning is a fun way to investigate the 5 regions of Africa. Guided slides help you introduce & explain the project. First, a research guide challenges students to identify & explain each region’s unique geographic & cultural features. Then, they complete a design project creating & displaying souvenirs from each African region. They place their souvenirs on shelves, walls, furniture & floors to decorate their bedroom templates. Students write descriptions expl
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6th - 12th
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Black Lives Matter Independent Project | Google Slides, Distance Learning
**PROCEEDS FROM THIS SALE ARE DONATED TOWARDS A CAUSE THAT SUPPORTS THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT!* So far, we have collectively donated $1,740 (this number is updated periodically). Thank you, educators, for continuing this vital social justice conversation!This resource includes 5 lesson activities, 26 editable slides. We lives in a global community where it is important to know what is going on around the world and to take action. Recently, media has finally shone attention on violence and
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4th - 10th
Africa Country Research Project
I LOVE teaching this project, and came up with it after living in Ghana and realizing, upon returning to the U.S., that Americans don't know much about Africa!
In this 2-week project, each student picks a country in Africa after we do background lessons about the continent. (See my store for background lessons.) To assign countries, have students rank their top 15 choices for homework, then go around the room assigning them, entering them in a Google spreadsheet to ensure no two students in a c
Grades:
7th - 9th
AFRICA Geography & History Worksheets and Puzzles
You will find lessons and activities for African history and geography in this product.Physical, cultural, historical and economic geography of Africa are addressed in these worksheets, word searches, projects, puzzles, and other activities. Directions for using EXCEL and the details for creating a chart comparing population change in a selection of African countries are included. All projects and handouts are student tested.In addition, students will become familiar with unique regions of Afr
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5th - 10th
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Imperialism Unit Bundle: PPT, Activities, Test with Study Guide, Projects & More
This unit contains 4 different PowerPoint presentations covering the Age of Imperialism for a World History, AP European History, or AP World History course. It covers all the necessary definitions and covers Africa, India, China, and Japan in-depth. Each comes with a note sheet to help the students follow along. There are two types of note sheets, one is completely filled in (great for students on an IEP) and the other has fill-in-the-blanks if you would like to see if the students are follo
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8th - 12th
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
Black History Month: Cereal Box Project
Throughout history, many celebrities, athletes, and icons have found themselves on the cover of a cereal box. In honor of Black History Month we are going to celebrate African American leaders, activists, pioneers, inventors, etc. by displaying their achievements on a cereal box of their own! Students or teachers will select African American figures and students will begin researching them. They will have to include certain information and features on your cereal box to receive full credit. For
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3rd - 8th
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African Masks: History and Art Project (Google)
This presentation explains the influence African art had on Picasso's art. It covers Picasso's art and the masks that he directly borrowed from as well as the characteristics and purpose of 16 masks from different regions of Africa. There are project directions and student examples included! This is a great resource for students working remotely in synchronous and asynchronous learning platforms. Thank you for shopping and enjoy!CLICK HERE to view additional resources from my store.CLICK HERE to
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â African Art Bundle (Google)
History of Southern and Eastern Africa: GoogleSlides, Guided-Notes, Task Cards
This lesson covers the history of Southern and Eastern Africa--The definition of fossil and overview of the first human-beings (homo-erectus)The civilizations of Nubia and AksumThe spread of Bantu migrations and language Great ZimbabweArab influences in the region Trans-Atlantic slave trade in the regionEuropean colonial rule and impact Kenya's road to independence (Kikuyu political party and Mau Mau movement)Africa's road to independence and differences of governments An exit ticket that asks a
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5th - 12th
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Early American History Colonial America 13 colonies: Interactive Notebooks
Do you feel stressed out, overwhelmed, or don't have enough time to create engaging and meaningful content for your 13 colonies or Colonial America? Then you came to the right place. This early American BUNDLE is going to solve your problem. Included are 3 different interactive notebooks on Jamestown, New England and Middle Colonies, Bacon's Rebellion Primary Source activity, "Can you survive Jamestown?" Game and "First Thanksgiving Myths" interactive games. Activities come with answer keys an
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8th - 11th
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Super Bowl Mega Project Bundle: History, Design, Economics & Media Literacy
Dive into the spirit of the Super Bowl with this comprehensive bundle designed to capture your students' enthusiasm for the big game! Perfect for grades 6-12, this bundle brings together six engaging project kits that explore the Super Bowl from various academic perspectives. From the history of the halftime show to the intricacies of commercial analysis, this bundle provides a multi-faceted look at one of America's most-watched television events. Each kit comes with complete resources for both
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6th - 12th
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Ghana, Mali & Songhai Projects
Students will have the opportunity to work individually, with partners and in a group to create or complete the following activities and projects about medieval West Africa (Ghana, Mali & Songhai): advertisements, commercials, poems, talk shows, brochures, book jackets, movie trailers, scrapbooks, speeches, board games, currencies, skits and newspapers.Related Choice Board:Ghana, Mali, & Songhai Choice Board
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6th - 8th
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Sub-Saharan Africa Geography Unit with Guided Notes and Map Activities
Do you need comprehensive and engaging geography lessons about Sub-Saharan Africa? Students will learn about the geography of Sub-Saharan Africa, such as Rwanda, South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania and more, with this editable teacher PowerPoint and guided note packet. This geography unit was designed to better support special education students, English language learners, and students that need extra support in social studies classes.Include geography studies in your classroom and teach students ab
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8th - 11th
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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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Timeline of Ancient Egypt Project
Timelines are a very important tool to use to visualize major events in a given period in history. Students will create a timeline of important events in ancient Egyptian history between 2700 B.C.E. – 1200 B.C.E. Students will include seven significant events from the time period. Included in the Resource:• Directions and requirements • List of dates and events• RubricRelated Resources:Bundle of Ancient Egypt: 14 Student-Centered Activities & ProjectsChoice Board (Six Projects) of Ancient
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Unit Activities Bundle
Kente Cloth Paper Sashes: Art Lesson for Kids
This à la cART lesson introduces students to the history, design, and historical significance of Kente cloth. Students will make their own Kente-patterned sash out of paper. Art Techniques· drawing· painting You will Receive41-page, non-editable PDFgrade levels 1 to 8a single class (60 minute) duration art projectan introduction script to read aloud with questions to engage studentsstep-by-step instructions with photoslearning objectivesgallery of student workcommon core art standardsprintable e
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1st - 8th
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Black History Month Biography Bulletin Board, Banners, Activities & Games BUNDLE
Celebrate diversity with our all-inclusive Black History Month Bundle! Engage students with interactive Research Project Biography Banners, Biography Bulletin Board, Coloring Pages, Trivia Games, Word Search Puzzles, and Word Scramble Game inspired by African-American culture. Elevate the celebration with a Martin Luther King Jr. biography Project & Activities, fostering a holistic and educational approach to honoring diversity throughout the month.Don't miss out on this opportunity to creat
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K - 8th
Hidden Faces In Geography, A Study of Black Geographers, Black History Month
A Celebration of Black Geographers & Their Accomplishments!Geography seeks to study our planet and tell the stories of the people who inhabit it. But what stories are told? And who is chosen to tell them? Throughout history, often Black geographers were not given credit for their explorations and discoveries. This is a great lesson for geography for Black History Month.1492: Among the crew on the Santa Maria during Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas is Pedro Alonzo Nino, a black m
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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