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Students need to understand the role that world governments play in cultures and ways of life and how it affects the economy, civil rights, natural rights, and freedoms -- or lack of freedoms. This Types of World Government Bundle will provide students with various activities to motivate and engage them. These learning activities range from problem-solving, cooperative group reading activities, PowerPoint presentations, games, comparison charts, and more.

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Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 30 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Industrial Revolution to the 21st Century, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.

Topics covered in this bundle:

1. Industrial Revolution
2. Age of Imperialism
3. World War I & World War II
4. The Cold War
5. Independence Movements
6. The 21st Century
7. Vocabulary Review
8. Projects and Activities for any unit!

Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:

• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical texts and topics with guided questions and activities.
• Worksheets & Notes: Comprehensive resources for classwork and homework.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deeper investigation into historical topics.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary and key concepts in a fun, engaging way.
• Classroom Games: Interactive games that make learning history exciting.
• Detailed Teacher Guides: Easy-to-follow guides for smooth lesson implementation.
• Answer Keys & Rubrics: Simplify grading and provide clear expectations for students.
• ..and so much more!

This bundle is perfect for:

• New teachers wanting to build a solid collection of activities!
• Experienced teachers looking for new ways of teaching a concept!
• Homeschooling Families

Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!

History, patterns, repetition, and slang make Scat writing fun and educational for students. Learn about the history and great artists of the genre of Blues and Jazz then write Scat and perform for peers! This 18 page presentation uses: History and culture of Blues and Jazz Patterns/Repetition Slang Song Lyrics Rhythm and Rhyme Blues and Jazz Greats focusing on Ray Charles Sing-along example Writing process Peer reviewing/workshopping Overview of the Blues and Jazz era Elements of Blues and Jazz Research component Critical Thinking activities Extra Resources Lesson Plan Learning about Jazz and Blues, its history and culture, and patterns and rhythms will get students up and moving with Scat. Fun, interactive, and educational with links and visuals for all learning styles. Be sure to share and perform your Scat Blues and Jazz songs!

 This product is a Google Doc with 12 questions about Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s "We Should All Be Feminists". It can be used after reading the printed version OR viewing the Ted Talk. You can print it out or have your students complete it digitally.

     My students had SO MUCH to say about this piece. After completing this chart with a partner, we held a roundtable discussion where the students discussed the ideas presented in the questions.  They were eager to talk about their personal experiences!  Thank you so much and please let me know if you have any questions!  

Unravel the fascinating stories of King Tenkamenin and Queen Amina, the golden monarchs who shaped the destiny of Ancient Ghana! This engaging reading comprehension and critical thinking worksheet transports your students to a world of shimmering wealth, fierce warriors, and shrewd leadership. Beyond the legendary gold trade, they'll discover the strategies, talents, and challenges that defined these iconic rulers and cemented Ghana's place in history.

Dive into a Realm of Power and Legacy:

• Meet Tenkamenin, the Architect of Prosperity: Witness his cunning economic reforms, strategic trade alliances, and agricultural innovations that turned Ghana into a formidable empire.
• Unearth the Fierce Warrior Queen, Amina: Explore her unparalleled military prowess, territorial expansion, and cultural influence that defied expectations in a male-dominated world.
• Primary Sources Bring History to Life: Analyze captivating excerpts from historical accounts, deciphering clues about leadership styles, societal values, and the kingdom's economic might.

Engage Your Students with:

• Interactive Comprehension Questions: Stimulate critical thinking through multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer formats.
• Primary Source Analysis: Hone interpretation skills by deciphering historical evidence and drawing insightful conclusions.
• Comparative Thinking: Analyze leadership styles, challenges, and achievements of both Tenkamenin and Amina.
• Discussion Prompts: Foster vibrant classroom conversations about themes like power, gender, and legacy building.

Perfect for:

• Social studies and history lessons on Ancient Africa.
• Developing reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Integrating primary sources into historical learning.
• Sparking discussions about leadership, gender roles, and societal dynamics.

Ready to take your students on a captivating journey through the reigns of Tenkamenin and Amina? Download this enriching worksheet and watch them transform into history detectives, critical thinkers, and engaged storytellers!

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the leadership styles, economic and military strategies, and cultural impact of King Tenkamenin and Queen Amina.
• Evaluate the significance of primary sources in understanding historical events and figures.
• Develop critical thinking skills through source analysis, inference, and problem-solving.
• Compare and contrast different leadership approaches and their outcomes.
• Foster discussions about gender roles, societal expectations, and overcoming challenges.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a historical text.
• RH.6-8.3: Analyze how a primary source reveals the historical context of a particular event.
• RH.6-8.7: Integrate information from various sources to answer questions about a particular historical period.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.7: Analyze various features of text, including figurative language, word choice, and tone.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2: Write informative texts, explaining how a particular historical event unfolded.

This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed.

This Africa book study unit is written based on the story of the Lost Boys in the book: A Long Walk to Water. This is a great way to study Sudan and its struggles throughout the years. It teaches how the goodwill of one person can have a domino effect and change the lives of many while exploring the geographical aspects, environmental issues, political issues, causes of the Sudan wars, resources, and cultures of Sudan. Team up with the language arts teacher and blend geography and language arts.

OBJECTIVES

• The learner will become familiar with the main characters and their plight.
• The learner will describe how unclean water impacts the Sudanese.
• The learner will explore the cause and effects of the Second Sudanese War and its outcomes.
• The learner will understand the impact the Second Sudanese War had on the families living in Sudan
• The learner will analyze the culture and living conditions of Sudanese culture.
• The learner will sympathize or empathize and attempt to relate to the feelings of Salva and other characters.
• The learner will predict the outcomes of the Lost Boys' experiences and the war.
• The learner will value the privilege of having water and resources.
• The learner will collaborate with others to gain an in-depth understanding of who the Lost Boys are and the challenges they face.
• The learner will discover how the goodwill of one person can change the projection of someone’s life.

ACTIVITIES

• DAY ONE: Introduction to Unit. Focus: What was the Sudanese Civil War? Family Tree & Character Analysis (Chapter 1)
• DAY TWO: 3-2-1 (Chapter 2)
• DAY THREE: Left Behind (Chapter 3)
• DAY FOUR: Super Long Sentence Challenge (Chapter 4)
• DAY FIVE: Finish the Story (Chapter 5)
• DAY SIX: 4 Levels Activity (Chapter 6)
• DAY SEVEN: What Did You Think Would Happen? (Chapter 7)
• DAY EIGHT: Compare & Contrast Poem (Chapter 8)
• DAY NINE: Five Senses Flip-It Book (Chapter 9)
• DAY TEN: Story Portrait (Chapter 10)
• DAY ELEVEN: A Letter to Uncle (Chapter 11)
• DAY TWELVE: Timeline Puzzle Pieces (Chapter 12)
• DAY THIRTEEN: Circling Around Salva (Chapter 13)
• DAY FOURTEEN: What is on Your Mind? (Chapter 14)
• DAY FIFTEEN: Flip It Up (Chapter 15)
• DAY SIXTEEN: Travels to Sudan, Atlas, and time zone map. (Chapter 16)
• DAY SEVENTEEN: Compare & Contrast Lives in Sudan (Chapter 17)
• DAY EIGHTEEN: Tell me a story (Chapter 18)

INCLUDES

• Detailed Teacher Instructions
• 38 pages of instruction and interactive notebook activities
• Has activities that range across Bloom's taxonomy skills from basic understanding to application to evaluation to creation.

NOTES TO THE INSTRUCTOR:

This unit is written to be completed over a three-week period. However, it is highly encouraged that the instructor modifies the unit to meet the time allowed and ability levels of students. All lessons are intended to be modified. You do not have to do all 18 activities. You may choose which activities to have the students complete.

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Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms relating to the African and Indian Independence movements! Answer Keys included!

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Embark on a captivating journey through time and uncover the forgotten secrets of ancient Ghana! This comprehensive reading comprehension and activity-packed worksheet whisks your students away to a land of gleaming gold, whispering ruins, and untold stories. From exquisite jewelry adorning Ashanti royalty to the ironclad warriors who guarded trade routes, Ghana's legacy lives on in whispers carried by the wind.

Unravel the Tapestry of History:

• Golden Whispers: Discover the secrets etched in artifacts like the Golden Beads of Asantemanso and terracotta figurines, understanding the lives and rituals of a vanished civilization.
• Guardians of Gold: Meet the fierce warriors who defended Ghana's prosperity, from spearmen of the Ghana Empire to Ashanti fighters, and analyze their impact on shaping the kingdom's history.
• Djenné-Djenno: City of Whispers: Explore the lost metropolis predating Timbuktu, unveiling its advanced irrigation systems, thriving iron industry, and evidence of long-distance trade that stretched across the savanna.
• Beyond Battlefield Glory: Challenge stereotypes and uncover Ghana's intellectual strength through the ruins of universities like Sankore and references to books on medicine, astronomy, and mathematics.

Engage Your Students with:

• Interactive Comprehension Questions: Dive deeper with multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer formats, sparking critical thinking and discussion.
• Primary Source Analysis: Decipher historical accounts like Al-Idrisi and Leo Africanus, drawing insightful conclusions about Ghanaian warriors, intellectual culture, and society.

Perfect for:

• Social studies and history lessons on Ancient Africa.
• Developing reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Integrating primary sources and historical accounts into learning.
• Fostering creativity, historical empathy, and cultural awareness.

Ready to transport your students to the vibrant world of ancient Ghana? Download this captivating worksheet and watch them transform into history detectives, treasure hunters, and insightful storytellers!

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze various aspects of ancient Ghanaian society, including social classes, trade networks, and intellectual pursuits.
• Evaluate the significance of archaeological discoveries and primary sources in reconstructing historical narratives.
• Develop critical thinking skills through source analysis, inference, and problem-solving.
• Foster awareness of diverse perspectives and challenge stereotypical depictions of African history and cultures.
• Appreciate the importance of preserving cultural heritage and safeguarding historical sites.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a historical text.
• RH.6-8.3: Analyze how a primary source reveals the historical context of a particular event.
• RH.6-8.7: Integrate information from various sources to answer questions about a particular historical period.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.7: Analyze various features of text, including figurative language, word choice, and tone.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2: Write informative texts, explaining how a particular historical event unfolded.

By weaving a captivating narrative with interactive activities and thought-provoking discussions, this worksheet promises to bring the lost treasures and forgotten stories of ancient Ghana to life for your students!

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This is a fun and musical way to discuss a tough subject on plate boundaries and how they affect the African Rift Valley along a divergent plate boundary where the Somali Plate and African Plate are drifting apart. In millions of years, this could cause not only East Africa to become a new small continent, but would create a new ocean.

This lesson incorporates music as a learning tool. Students will enjoy the new rendition of the song Breaking Up is Hard to Do. It is a love song from West Africa to the East African Rift Valley. An original teacher-created MP3 of the song is included in this lesson.

OBJECTIVES:

1. The learner will listen to and analyze the song.
2. The learner will understand how physical processes shape patterns in the physical environment specific to tectonic plated forces.
3. The learner will describe different landforms such as trenches and lakes near Africa’s Great Rift Valley and the physical processes that cause their development.
4. The student will explore how people, places, and environments changed over time and the effects of these changes.
5. The student will demonstrate their understanding of the causes and effects of environmental changes on people and the economy.

LESSON INCLUDES:

• Detailed teacher instructions
• Suggesting videos (Not Mandatory for Lesson)
• Lyrics to song + song analysis with teacher answer sheet.
• Plate Tectonics Map
• Plate Tectonic Puzzle
• Group Reading Activity
• Anchor Chart Planning Sheet
• Grading Rubric
• Exit Cards
• Enrichment Activity to review the 5 Geographical Themes

You are encouraged to modify all assignments by Geography and Math Made Easy to meet the needs of your student and for time limitations. You may elect to use all or just a few of the activities in this lesson, but it gives you plenty to choose from.

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World History Ultimate Bundle! Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games & Projects for Your Classroom

Bring world history to life and save time with this ultimate yearlong bundle! This comprehensive collection includes over 125 engaging activities covering major historical periods, from Prehistory, Ancient Civilizations, and the Middle Ages to World War II and the 21st Century. Designed for middle school, high school, and homeschool students, this bundle provides an extensive range of resources to enhance your world history curriculum, making history interactive, fun, and memorable.

What’s Included:

• Reading Comprehension Worksheets: This is a new product line, currently covering key historical periods from Prehistory to Ancient Greece, with more added throughout the year!
• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical events and figures with guided questions and in-depth analysis.
• Worksheets & Notes: Perfect for classwork, homework, and review.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deep dives into specific historical topics, fostering critical thinking.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Fun ways to reinforce vocabulary and key historical concepts.
• Classroom Games: Make history fun with interactive activities that engage all learners.
• Teacher Guides & Answer Keys: Detailed guides, rubrics, and answer keys for easy lesson planning and grading.

This Bundle is Ideal For:

• New teachers building a robust collection of classroom activities.
• Experienced teachers seeking fresh, creative resources.
• Homeschool families wanting structured, engaging lessons.

Stay tuned for even more resources added throughout the year as the reading comprehension series continues to expand. Check out the previews to see how these activities can enrich your classroom today!

Journey beyond the dazzling gold mines and shimmering trade routes to discover the vibrant heartbeat of ancient Ghana! This engaging reading comprehension and activity-packed worksheet takes your students on a captivating exploration of daily life in this powerful West African kingdom. From majestic palaces to humble villages, they'll unravel the customs, traditions, and fascinating stories that painted the tapestry of everyday life for Ghanians of all walks.

Unmask the Wonders Within:

• Uncover Diverse Architecture: Explore the stark contrast between the awe-inspiring "Golden House" of kings and the cozy thatched-roof huts of villagers, understanding how architecture reflected social hierarchy.
• Unravel the Secrets of Fashion: Discover how vibrant garments woven from imported silk and adorned with gold defined elite status, while simpler cotton attire woven by local hands clothed the commoners.
• Savor a Culinary Symphony: Taste the diverse flavors of Ghana through rich royal dishes infused with exotic spices and the wholesome meals of farmers and artisans, appreciating the shared importance of food.
• Connect with Ancestral Whispers: Delve into the rich spiritual beliefs that permeated every aspect of life, understanding the reverence for ancestral spirits and how religion shaped cultural practices.

Engage Your Students with:

• Interactive Comprehension Questions: Stimulate critical thinking through multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer formats.
• Primary Source Analysis: Decipher historical accounts like Al-Bakri's description of the royal palace, drawing insightful conclusions about society and values.
• Discussion Prompts: Spark lively classroom conversations about social hierarchy, cultural expressions, and the enduring legacy of ancient Ghana.

Perfect for:

• Social studies and history lessons on Ancient Africa.
• Developing reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Integrating primary sources into historical learning.
• Fostering creativity, cultural awareness, and appreciation for diverse lifestyles.

Ready to transport your students to a vibrant, dynamic Ghana where everyday life hummed with unique charm? Download this exciting worksheet and watch them transform into history detectives, cultural explorers, and creative collaborators!

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the daily lives of people in different social classes in ancient Ghana.
• Evaluate the significance of architecture, fashion, food, and religion in shaping Ghanaian culture.
• Develop critical thinking skills through source analysis, inference, and problem-solving.
• Foster creativity and cultural awareness through hands-on activities and discussions.
• Appreciate the importance of understanding diverse lifestyles and historical contexts.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a historical text.
• RH.6-8.3: Analyze how a primary source reveals the historical context of a particular event.
• RH.6-8.7: Integrate information from various sources to answer questions about a particular historical period.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.7: Analyze various features of text, including figurative language, word choice, and tone.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2: Write informative texts, explaining how a particular historical event unfolded

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 man. Africans also accompany Ponce de Leon, Hernando Cortes, Francisco Pizarro, Hernando de Soto, and Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in the early 16th century and it is said they helped with the discoveries.

This lesson brings to light and gives credit to 14 Blacks who were geographical explorers throughout history. Students also have the option to choose to research a past or present geographer outside of those specific to this lesson, which gives them student autonomy and ownership of their learning..

The learner will:

• Gain a greater understanding of Black geographers / explores contributions and role in history.
• Analyze how Black explorers impacted the occupations in geography.
• Gain an understanding of how unnoticed black geographers aided in creating a passageway for following Black generations to appreciate geography.
• Understanding how the Black populations have impacted and continue to impact geography.

This lesson includes:

• Suggested videos for an introduction (Not required)
• Detailed-teacher instructions including preparation, materials needed, procedures, and game instructions.
• Group or Individual Activity
• Research guide
• Exit cards

Please check out more geography lessons at Geography & Math Made Easy.

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Looking for activities to reinforce and review world history vocabulary? Need assignments for unexpected sick days? Want to offer students extra credit or assign homework?

Then look no further than the World History Pt. 2 - Age of Exploration to Modern History | Crosswords & Word Search Bundle! This bundle includes 22 crosswords and word searches (with answer keys included) for everything from the Age of Exploration to 20th Century Independence Movements!

World History topics including:

• The Gunpowder Empires
• Latin American Revolutions
• The Age of Imperialism
• World War I and World War II
• African and Indian Independence Movements
• and so much more!

Step into the gilded halls of power and uncover the captivating lives of Ancient Ghana's royalty! This engaging reading comprehension and critical thinking worksheet transports your students to a world where gold glitters, whispers fill the air, and kings and queens navigate the delicate dance between daily routines and awe-inspiring responsibilities.

Delve into:

• A Day in the Life: Witness the multifaceted duties of Ghanaian rulers, from religious rituals and council meetings to diplomatic encounters and royal hunts.
• Secrets of the Palace: Explore the intricate power dynamics within the royal family, where queen mothers hold sway and griots, the keepers of oral history, weave tales of triumphs and lessons learned.
• Unraveling the Past: Analyze a primary source to discover how daily routines and objects reveal the power and responsibilities of Ghanaian monarchs.
• A Journey Through Time: Trace the rise and fall of Ghana's kings and queens through a captivating timeline, understanding how events like the Battle of Beth Koufo shaped the kingdom's destiny.

Ignite your students' curiosity with:

• Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions that test comprehension and critical thinking skills.
• A captivating primary source that brings history to life.
• Engaging short answer prompts that encourage research, analysis, and discussion.

Perfect for:

• Social studies and history lessons on Ancient Africa.
• Developing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
• Fostering curiosity and a love of learning about diverse cultures.

Ready to unlock the secrets of Ancient Ghana's royalty? Download this exciting worksheet and watch your students become history detectives, critical thinkers, and captivated explorers of the past!

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the daily lives and responsibilities of ancient Ghanaian rulers.
• Evaluate the role of griots in preserving history and shaping cultural identity.
• Understand the significance of key events in Ghana's history.
• Develop critical thinking skills through source analysis, inference, and problem-solving.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a historical text.
• RH.6-8.3: Analyze how a primary source reveals the historical context of a particular event.
• RH.6-8.7: Integrate information from various sources to answer questions about a particular historical period.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.7: Analyze various features of text, including figurative language, word choice, and tone.

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What can Africa teach the world about government? Africa's government system has experienced various types of government from democracies to republics to autocracies. This is a comprehensive cooperative activity for students to explore the various governments of Africa while learning or reviewing the government systems. It can also be completed individually if the instructor chooses not to have students work in groups.

The lesson ends with a Big Picture Question: What can Africa teach the world about Government?

OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the structure of various African government systems.
• Compare and contrast African government systems.
• Decipher the difference between autocracy and democracy.
• Decipher the difference between parliamentary democracy and presidential democracy, as well as a parliamentary republic and presidential republic.
• Recognize that lines are often blurred when it comes to government systems and how they are function.

INCLUDES:

• Editable PowerPoint: What Can Africa Teach Us About Government? (Teacher may edit as needed)
• Thorough Instructions including directions for the instructor as well as guiding questions.
• Student Sheet: What Does Africa Have To Teach The World About Government?
• Student Sheet: Country Government Profile research activity. (2 pages)
• Grading Rubric

This lesson will require research provisions: Internet, encyclopedias, books on Africa focused on government.

SAMPLE OF PROCEDURE:

The students will work in groups of two (2) or three (3) to complete the assignment.

Provide each group/student with a What Does Africa Have To Teach The World About Government? Have the group read it over together. Students will, then, work in groups to complete the Country Government Profile guide sheet, examining the structure of a government chosen by the student/group. They will use the What Does Africa Have To Teach The World About Government? in which to refer when needed during the Country Government Profile. Give the students approximately 30 minutes to complete the activity.

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This 8-reading worksheet bundle delves into various aspects of ancient Ghana, offering a comprehensive and engaging exploration of this fascinating West African civilization. Each reading focuses on a specific theme, including:

• Leadership and legacy: Uncover the stories of iconic rulers like Tenkamenin and Queen Amina, analyzing their economic reforms, military prowess, and cultural impact.
• Thriving economy: Journey through bustling trade routes, understand the role of gold dust as currency, and explore the lives of farmers, traders, and slaves within the Ghanian economic system.
• Daily life and culture: Unravel the tapestry of everyday life in Ghana, from the grandeur of the royal palace to the simplicity of village huts, examining architecture, fashion, food, and religious practices.
• Clash of faiths and fall: Witness the historical context of the Almoravid invasion, analyze the impact of Islam on Ghanaian society, and understand the consequences of the Battle of Beth Koufo.
• Beyond gold: Step away from the mines and delve into the vibrant world of children's games, traditional crafts like pottery and weaving, and vibrant festivals that enriched Ghanaian culture.
• Majesty of kings and queens: Unmask the lives of royalty, explore their daily routines and responsibilities, and discover the role of griots in preserving history and cultural identity.
• Warriors and raiders: Embark on trade routes with the Ghana army, learn about their weapons and training, and understand their role in protecting the kingdom's prosperity.
• Treasures of the lost city: Unearth the mysteries of ancient Ghana through archaeological discoveries, explore the lost city of Djenné-Djenno, and appreciate the ongoing efforts to reconstruct the kingdom's history.

Review:

• Variety of topics: The diverse range of readings ensures students gain a well-rounded understanding of ancient Ghana, going beyond the typical focus on gold and trade.
• Engaging narrative: The vivid storytelling and primary source excerpts bring history to life and spark students' curiosity.
• Interactive activities: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer questions, and creative prompts like map activities and writing exercises offer different avenues for assessment and solidify learning.
• Differentiation: The varying difficulty levels within each reading and the diverse activities cater to different learning styles and abilities.
• Common Core Standards alignment: The resource clearly outlines how it aligns with relevant Common Core Standards, making it easy for teachers to integrate it into their curriculum.

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This is a fun and musical way to discuss a tough subject on plate boundaries around the African Rift Valley. It sits along a divergent boundary where the Somali Plate and African Plate are drifting apart. In millions of years, this could cause not only East Africa to become a new small continent, but would create a new ocean.

This lesson incorporates music as a learning tool. Students will enjoy the new rendition of the song Breaking Up is Hard to Do. It is a love song from West Africa to the East African Rift Valley. An MP3 of the song is included in this lesson.

OBJECTIVES:

1. The learner will listen to and analyze the song.
2. The learner will understand how physical processes shape patterns in the physical environment specific to tectonic forces.
3. The learner will describe different landforms such as trenches and lakes near Africa’s Great Rift Valley and the physical processes that cause their development.

LESSON INCLUDES:

• Detailed teacher instructions
• Suggesting videos (Not mandatory for lesson)
• Lyrics to song sheet
• Song analysis + teacher answer sheet.

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Step away from the gold mines and dive into the vibrant heart of ancient Ghana! This engaging reading comprehension and hands-on activity worksheet transports your students to a sun-drenched world where children's laughter echoes, artisans weave magic with their hands, and festivals burst with colorful celebrations.

Explore Beyond the Surface:

• Games of Wit & Agility: Witness children strategize in the bean-clicking game of Mancala, leap and dodge in the playful tag game "Ampe," and discover how these simple pastimes were more than just entertainment.
• Masters of Craft: Get inspired by skilled Ghanaian goldsmiths, weavers, and potters who transformed raw materials into stunning jewelry, tapestries, and pottery, each piece a treasure trove of cultural heritage.
• Craft Your Own Legacy: Unleash your inner artist with a fun clay pendant activity inspired by Ghanaian pottery methods. Learn to shape the clay, decorate with vibrant paints, and wear your creation with pride!
• Celebrations of Life: Feel the pulse of Ghana's joyful festivals, where the Yam Festival erupts in a symphony of drumming, dancing, and storytelling, connecting the present to the past and honoring ancestral spirits.

Engage Your Students with:

• Captivating text and primary source analysis for deeper understanding of Ghanaian culture.
• Interactive comprehension questions in multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer formats.
• A hands-on clay pendant activity to spark creativity and connect with Ghanaian traditions.
• Vivid vocabulary and imagery to bring ancient Ghana to life.

Perfect for:

• Social studies and history lessons on Ancient Africa.
• Developing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
• Fostering creativity and hands-on learning experiences.
• Integrating cultural awareness and historical appreciation.

Ready to transport your classroom to a vibrant, playful, and historically rich Ghana? Download this exciting worksheet and watch your students become explorers, artists, and celebrants of ancient African culture!

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the diverse aspects of life in ancient Ghana beyond its famous gold trade.
• Understand the significance of traditional games, crafts, and festivals in Ghanaian culture.
• Develop critical thinking skills through source analysis, inference, and problem-solving.
• Foster creativity and hands-on learning through artistic activities.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a historical text.
• RH.6-8.3: Analyze how a primary source reveals the historical context of a particular event.
• RH.6-8.7: Integrate information from various sources to answer questions about a particular historical period.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.7: Analyze various features of text, including figurative language, word choice, and tone.
• VA.K-12.2: Create a work of art based on observation