Africa

Piracy is still a relevant issue in the 21st century. Read this article to learn about its history, from the earliest…

Pirate History

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Social Studies and History

Africa

Somalia

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Did you know that there are more than 1,000 languages spoken in Africa? To learn more, view this article.

Amazing Language Facts

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Language Arts and Writing

Foreign Languages

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Biography

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the president of Liberia in January, 2006. The first woman ever elected head of an African…

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Political Figures

Liberia

Award and Prize Winners

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BOOK GUIDES

Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book

This colorful picture book introduces children to Swahili and the continent of Africa.

Subjects:

Literature

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Language Arts and Writing

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TEACHING RESOURCE

An Expedition to Egypt Vocabulary

Use this vocabulary list with the "Expedition to Egypt" lesson.

Subjects:

Ancient Civilizations

Mathematics

Money

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Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…

Subjects:

Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

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In this art activity, students make their own African tribal masks.

African Tribal Masks

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Africa

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A mapping activity for the African continent

After learning about the many countries of Africa, pupils use this worksheet with students as a review. Students will…

Africa Mapping Activity

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Map

Africa

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Forest of the Pygmies Bilingual Reading Guide

This guide includes discussion questions in English and Spanish to accompany the book Forest of the Pygmies by Isabel…

Subjects:

Adventure

Reading Comprehension

Kenya

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Listening for Lions Reading Guide

Use the questions in this printable to discuss the characters, themes, and events in Listening for Lions by Gloria…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Africa

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Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #2: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery Teaching Guide

Enhance pupils' reading experience with this teaching guide to Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #2: The Great…

Subjects:

Ancient Civilizations

Ancient History

Social Studies and History

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Chanda's War Reading Guide

This literature guide includes discussion prompts and extension activities for Chanda's War, a fictional novel that…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Africa

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A map of the political regions of Africa

Use this printable map with your students to provide a political and physical view of Africa. After learning about this…

Political Map of Africa

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

Africa

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Students compare maps of Africa showing population density and climate.

Comparing Maps of Africa

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Map

Africa

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Teach your students Mankala, a game from Africa.

Mankala

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Africa

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Teach your students Nsikwi, a game from Africa.

Nsikwi

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Africa

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This packet of worksheets includes fun activities about ancient Egypt, Greek mythology, dragons, pirates, monsters, and…

'Ology Activity Sheets

Subjects:

Ancient Civilizations

Ancient History

Social Studies and History

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Story Starter: Traveling to Timbuktu

Our Hero travels to Africa in 1387 to visit the Mali Empire in Timbuktu. Have students imagine they are taking a trip to…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Golden Boy Discussion Guide

This printable discussion guide for Golden Boy by Tara Sullivan includes discussion questions, Common Core-aligned…

Subjects:

Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

Equality Struggles

Culture and Diversity

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BOOK GUIDES

The Soccer Fence Common Core Teacher's Guide

This teacher's guide to The Soccer Fence: A story of friendship, hope, and apartheid in South Africa contains reading,…

Subjects:

Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

Equality Struggles

Culture and Diversity

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African Drums Craft & Reading Activity

Connect music and reading with this craft project. Students will build African hand drums, then use sounds and rhythms…

Subjects:

Music

Art, Music and Drama

Musical Instruments

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This outline map of Africa will help students recognize and identify the major countries and geographical features of…

Outline Map of Africa

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

Africa

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