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\nA 22-lesson Middle School World History unit uses a unique problem-solving approach to teach tweens economic history. After reading articles that provide background information, pupils engage in activities and simulations that require...\n
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\nAncient Africa Museum Flyers\n

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\nIn this Ancient Africa worksheet, students research the civilizations of Egypt, Kush, Ghana, and Mali. Students follow the provided steps to create brochures about their selected civilizations.\n
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\nLife in Ancient Ghana, Mali, and Songhai\n

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\nYoung scholars study the ancient African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. They brainstorm what they know about ancient African kingdoms before investigating the trade and barter situations, and researching one of the kingdoms for an...\n
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\nTeach Ancient Civilizations: Africa\n

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\nAmazing! Teach learners about the wonders of ancient Africa and Asia with a comprehensive set of teaching tools. You'll click to find a well-constructed presentation, a worksheet that has kids compare and contrast ancient alphabets, a...\n
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\nTimeline of Ancient Africa\n

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\nIn this ancient Africa worksheet, middle schoolers complete a timeline and respond to 4 short answer questions about the civilizations of Egypt, Ghana, Kush and Mali.\n
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\nThe Ancient World \n

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\nStudents explore the concept of migration. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students watch \"The Ancient World\" and research life in the Fertile Crescent. Students then write letters from the perspective of people migrating from...\n
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\nAncient Africa's Connection to Today\n

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\nFourth graders engage in a lesson in which ancient Africa's historical contributions are told though the eyes of a spider, Anansi, and his search calabash game. The game is accessed through a website which is embedded in this lesson plan.\n
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\nAncient Egyptian History/African Literature Activity\n

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\nStudents gain a conversant knowledge of some aspect of ancient African literature of the eighteenth dynasty (1572-1315 B.C.) in Egypt. They choose either to make a crossword puzzle or a word search with at least 20 key words from their...\n
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\nThe Silk Road and Ancient Trade\n

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\nWhat was the the Silk Road and how did it radically expand the scope of trade? What was the value of silk, and how did connections between merchants reshape lives in Africa and Eurasia? Find out by watching this historic episode!\n
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\nHistory of Immigration Through the 1850s\n

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\nEveryone living in the United States today is a descendant from an immigrant—even Native Americans. Learn about the tumultuous history of American immigration with a reading passage that discusses the ancient migration over the Bering...\n
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\nTeach Ancient Rome!\n

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\nTeaching the class about Ancient Rome can be fun for you and for them! Check out this incredible resource that has everything you need to bring ancient Roman civilization back to life. Begin by scrolling to the bottom of the page and...\n
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\nCulture and Kingdoms of West Africa\n

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\nAfrica was home to many great ancient civilizations, this presentation covers aspect of 4 of them. Middle schoolers explore aspects of civilizations from Nubia, Ghana, Mali, and Songhay. Topics covered are achievements, culture, great...\n
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\nWriting Exercises: African Civilizations II\n

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\nReading and writing often go together. After reading material related to the great civilizations of ancient Africa, use this activity to solidify learners' comprehension. There are three short-answer questions related to Islam in Africa,...\n
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\nGeography Now! Mali\n

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\nMali is home to an ancient, wealthy empire that included one of the richest men to ever live, Mansa Musa, and the legendary city of Timbuktu. Today, it is home to civil struggles, and some of the instability makes these ancient sites...\n
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\nAfrica\n

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\nMask wearing is not just for Halloween! This attractive and informative set of worksheets discusses this important African cultural tradition, as well as a variety of other significant cultural attributes to ancient civilizations, such...\n
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\nAncient and Modern Worlds\n

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\nThe old aphorism, \"The road to Hell is paved with good intentions,\" might well serve as the title for a resource that asks viewers to consider the plight of the people of the Gamo Highlands, an area in southwestern Ethiopia. These...\n
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\nTeaching Geography: Workshop 4—North Africa/Southwest Asia\n

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\nCan Jerusalem be equitably organized? Can Israel and Palestine be successfully partitioned? Part one of a two-part workshop looks at the geo-political history of Jerusalem while Part two investigates Egypt's dependence of the Nile River...\n
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\nAncient Origins: The Role of Archaeology in Reconstructing the Past\n

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\nStudents read information about the ancient origins of art and archaeology with a focus on the Malian culture. In this art origins lesson, students read background information for the topic and compare ancient and contemporary objects....\n
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\nJapan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227\n

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\nWhen your class thinks of medieval history, they probably think of European castles and knights. But they may not know that the Heian period in Japan, which coincided with the Middle Ages in Europe, saw a significant development in...\n
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\nAncient Peoples of the Middle East\n

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\nThis is an excellent multidisciplinary lesson designed by Scientific American. It provides three creative activities--designing a garden, studying hieroglyphics, and writing poetry--relevant to the ancient peoples of the Middle East....\n
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\nThe Ancient Civilization of Mali\n

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\nStudents explore the ancient civilization of Mali and examine various historical and cultural aspects of the civilization. In this ancient civilization of Mali lesson plan, students examine trade with respect to geographic locations,...\n
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\nTrekking to Timbuktu: Trade in Ancient West Africa\n

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\nLearners research how trade in Timbuktu was affected by geography. Students conduct online research to determine the major trade routes, main products of trade, plus how and why trade spread across Africa.\n
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\nTrekking to Timbuktu: Trade in West Africa (Lesson 2)\n

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\nMiddle schoolers examine the importance of trade in West Africa. Using a virtual time capsule, they travel back to ancient times and travel along with a caravan. They answer specific questions related to the journey and items they are...\n
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\nRole of Masks in African Cultures\n

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\nStudents explore ancient tradition and craft of mask making, examine role or function of masks in African culture, create instruments, and participate in class projects.\n
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