Aim:
How did the kingdoms of West Africa develop and prosper?
Bell Ringer: Complete G.O.
on page 160. Title it “Kingdoms of West Africa Causes & Effects Graphic
Organizer”
Objectives:
1. Students will examine the
internal and external factors that led to the fall of the empires of Ghana,
Mali, and Songhai.
2. Students will identify
the physical characteristics and the human characteristics that define and
differentiate regions.
Agenda:
1.Bell Ringer (10 min)
2.Review G.O. and
"Trans-Saharan Trade" section (5 min)
3.Lesson 2 Assessment: #s
2, 3, and 4. (groups, with leader) (15 min)
4.Staple section 1
"Early Civilizations of Africa Causes & Effects" G.O. to section
2 "Kingdoms of West Africa Causes & Effects" G.O. and submit.
5.Gather into groups of 4
to begin "Early Civilizations of Africa Project"
a. Create a map outlining the
major trade routes into and within Africa and identifying the major goods that
flowed between civilizations during this time period through symbols on the map
for the major goods traded.
b. Create a poster, song, poem, video program or cartoon on one of the
three Early African Kingdoms.
c. List the major achievement
of early African civilizations.
d. Create a diary entry from an individual who was involved in the
Bantu Migrations, highlighting their experiences, as well as their motivation
for migration. What were the push and pull factors that ultimately caused them
or encourage them to migrate.
6.Students are to negotiate
what letter they will complete and begin work. (rest of class)
Home
Learning: Gather information from outside research
about your designated part of the project. Bring information to class on
Friday.
Sources:
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ca/books/bkf3/imaps/AC_06_206_bantu/AC_06_206_bantu.html
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