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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: African Voices: History

For Students 6th - 8th
Trace Africa's history from the earliest humans to modern times using this thematic timeline. Learn about African trade, religion, empires, and technology. Vibrant pictures are included for each time period showcasing the African culture.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: South Africa: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the history of South Africa beginning with its settlement by Zulus and progressing through apartheid to the current strong democracy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Ethiopian Highlands

For Students 3rd - 5th
Informational site containing facts about the fascinating region of Ethiopia. Learn about the intriguing history and culture of this region of Africa.
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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: French in West Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has historical information about West Africa and the French colonial presence in the 19th and 20th Centuries.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Ivory Coast: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Ivory Coast's recent history, the military coups, violence, and the encouraging agreement that has ushered in a transitional government. You can also find out about its history as a French colony. Information is from the U.S....
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Other

Mali: Ancient Crossroads of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Very thorough web site featuring a guide for teaching the history, geography, and economics of the early West African empire of Mali. By clicking on the links on top, you will uncover a wealth of resources providing information,...
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University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides extensive information about the country of Kenya, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, human rights, sports, geography, transportation, and much more.
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University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Burundi

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides lots of solid information about the country of Burundi, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, and geography. Note: Some links to external sites may no longer work.
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University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides lots of solid information about the country of Rwanda, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, and geography. Note: Some links to external sites may no longer work.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: West Africa and the Role of Slavery

For Students 11th - 12th
This section of a chapter on "The Americas, Europe, and Africa Before 1492" takes a look at the major West African empires and discusses the roles of Islam and Europe in the slave trade.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient Sudan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of ancient Sudan in this historical overview and image gallery of Sudanese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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Other

South Africa: Robben Island Remembers

For Students 9th - 10th
Now a World Heritage site, Robben Island is asymbol of the brutality of South Africa?s apartheid past. It was prison to freedom activists such as Nelson Mandel. Read the legacy of this island from early Dutch colonizers to the present.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Tanzania: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the fascinating history of two countries which, only recently, joined together as one. Tanganyika and Zanzibar are now known as Tanzania. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: African Immigration to Colonial America

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting essay on the forced migration of Africans to America by way of the Middle Passage. Read where the slaves were off-loaded, how the population of slaves increased, and the inhumanities inflicted on the slaves both on the...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Teacher's Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the world of Africa through these teacher's guides. This site features teacher tools for middle school age students.
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Read Works

Read Works: World War Two a Victory in Africa

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Excerpts from Winston Churchill's speech about the victory in Africa during World War II. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Africa/middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different cultures that make up Africa and the Middle East. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Black Man's African Past [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the narrative of Oladuah Equiano (or Gustavas Vassa) who described the culture of Benin as he was growing up in mid-18th century. On this site there is also a brief, general history of Africa at this time. [pdf]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1491 1607: African Societies and Atlantic Slave Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
The beginning of the Atlantic slave trade uprooted previously established societal norms in West Africa.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Libya History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Lonely Planet provides an overview of Libyan history from the Roman invasion in the 2nd century to modern day. It includes a section on Italian/Turkish conflict and the struggle for control of the region.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on South Africa. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Southern Africa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the geography, culture, history, and people of Southern Africa in this site. It includes journal excerpts, pictures, maps, and classroom activities.
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Activity
Other

Read Works: West Africa: Introduction to West Africa [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th
An informational text about the history of West Africa. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Spread of Islam in West Africa: Rahman Doi

For Students 9th - 10th
A very in-depth essay about the spread and Influence of Islam in West Africa. Organized into the following sections - "Spread of Islam in West Africa," "Islam in the ancient empire of Ghana," "Islam in the empire of Mali," "Islam in the...

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