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West African Kingdoms
Explore the rise and fall of the great West African civilizations. Kids review specific vocabulary, discuss natural resources, and take notes on the empires of Ghana and Mali. The presentation begins with a great critical thinking...
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Ancient Africa Museum Flyers
In this Ancient Africa worksheet, middle schoolers research the civilizations of Egypt, Kush, Ghana, and Mali. Students follow the provided steps to create brochures about their selected civilizations.
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Timeline of Ancient Africa
In this ancient Africa worksheet, students complete a timeline and respond to 4 short answer questions about the civilizations of Egypt, Ghana, Kush and Mali.
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Africa Test Study Guide
In this Africa study guide worksheet, learners respond to 27 short answer questions about the geography and history of the continent.
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The Civilization of Ghana
In this ancient African civilizations worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions about the civilization of Ghana.
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The Civilization of Mali
In this ancient African civilizations worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions about the civilization of Mali.
BBC
Bbc World Service:the Story of Africa
The history of Africa is documented from earliest times to the present. The menu bar divides it into time periods which then divide into sub-topics; also included is a visual timeline.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
Understanding Slavery Initiative
Understanding Slavery Initiative: Africa Before Transatlantic Enslavement
The history of West Africa provides a context for learning about the transatlantic slave trade. Discover the rich cultural traditions and economic networks that existed in the West African empires such as Ghana, Mali, and Songhay long...
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Africa Lesson Plans
A large collection of lesson plan links, including links to video clips, stories and folk tales, games, PowerPoints, and clip art.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Ancient Civilizations
Brief studies of the peoples, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writings and archaeology of civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Ancient Americas.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Young scholars will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show...
Other
Utalii Travel & Safari: Kilwa Kisiwani Ancient Ruins
This site provides an extensive description of the ancient city of Kilwa, the oldest city in Eastern Africa.
Other
Central Oregon Community College: Ancient Africa: From the Beginnings Bc/bce
This detailed timeline traces events in ancient Africa, offering links to pictures, more information and biographies.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: African Voices
This site is the web presence of "African Voices," a permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. It explores the "diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures." Includes art, texts, and...
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 4 Quiz
Choose the correct answer for each of the five multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of trade and traditions in ancient Africa.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Lessons: Africa
This lesson plan features ideas suitable for teaching about ancient Africa that generate excitement about this subject.