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African Architecture

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate cultural influences on architecture in Africa south of the Sahara. They compare the architecture to that in North America, Europe, Russia, and North Africa, Asia, and South America.
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Mini Masks: Ceramics

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Masks have been used for many reasons throughout human history. They are also great subjects for art projects! Included here are instructions, background information, and all the supplies needed to create mini masks in your class. 
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East to West: Africa's Influence on Mexico

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Your historians and social anthropologists study the relationship between peoples of ancient Africa and ancient Mesoamerica. They relate in written or verbal form the African presence in the ancient Americas. They create their own...
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Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore poems of African Americans. They research a famous African American, write a report, create a timeline of events in African American history, create a map of the New World, and research Molly Walsh. After...
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Tracking the Monster: Ashley Judd and Indie.Arie Confront AIDS in Africa - Lesson 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students see how music and theatre deals with contemporary problems and issues. The sight-read new music and examine the musical, 'RENT.'
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Food and Languages of the World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students engage in creative bead making while discussing Africa. In this diversity and arts lesson, students create African necklaces while being introduced to the African culture.
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Personal Homage

For Teachers K - 12th
Students research an African American person of interest to them. Once the research is complete, they share the information with the class. They also create a visual or written portrait of the person to show their character and...
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Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music In America - Episode 3: Can I Get A Witness

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify many genres of music that influenced gospel and study examples of gospel music. They explain that gospel music is sacred and is usually performed with sincerity, dignity, and passion with vocal improvisation.
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Breaking News English: Map Shows the Chinese Discovered America

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Map Shows the Chinese Discovered America," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Maps

For Students 8th
In this geography worksheet, 8th graders examine two maps of the slave routes to the West Indies. There are no questions associated with this page.
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters - Mapping the Story

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to John Steptoe's story, "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" and create a story map.
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Chronological Battle List

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chronological history worksheet, students put the 15 listed World War II battles in chronological order using the provided graphic organizer.
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Emily Dickinson

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 51 multiple choice questions about Emily Dickinson. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Alexander Hamilton

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 42 multiple choice questions about Alexander Hamilton. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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James Madison

For Students 6th - 12th
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about James Madison. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Ronald Reagan

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ronald Reagan.
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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 13

For Students 4th - 6th
In this archaeology for kids quiz 13 worksheet, students interactively answer 5 multiple choice questions about ancient / old things as part of an online magazine.
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Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ulysses S. Grant.
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Freedmen & Jim Crow

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the African American experience following the Civil War. A short answer question is included as...
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Internet Leaders Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 5th
In this leaders scavenger hunt worksheet, students research 10 different leaders important to history. First, they read each questions to determine who they need to search for using the Internet. Then, students write their response in a...
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Traveling Through North America

For Teachers 2nd
Students identify places and landmarks in North America, specifically Canada and the United States, by using and constructing maps. Six lessons on one page; includes test.
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Ottoman Lyric Poetry

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students explore the Ottoman style of poetry. They view a video, Suleyman the Magnificent, and view maps of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. They research the Ottoman Empire and keep a journal. They read various Ottoman...
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Columbian Exchange

For Teachers 6th - 11th
In this Columbian exchange history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the Columbian exchange and then respond to a reflection question.
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The Cultural Geography of Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars describe Egypt's historical, cultural and recreational sites and activities. They explain Egyptian customs and conduct; and apply what they have learned to create a travel brochure about Egypt.