1. Students watch a kid friendly video related to the article 2. Kids read Online Article from a free safe certified educational site 3. Students answer Reading Comprehension questions based on the article 4. Students write a 3-4 sentence summary Questions & Answers: What river ran through the Songhai Empire? Niger What leader took the Songhai Empire to its height? Askia Muhammad Who had total power in the Songhai Empire? Emperor What city in the Songhai Empire was an important place for education and trade? Timbuktu What is passing stories & history down verbally called? Oral Tradition What is a West African storyteller called? Griot What religion was Law in the Songhai Empire based on? Islam How many provinces was the Songhai Empire broken up into? 5 What trade resources did Askia Muhammad take control of? Salt and Gold What ruler established the Songhai Empire? Sunni Ali What was the capital of the Songhai Empire? Gao How many miles did the Songhai Empire stretch 1,000 What part of Africa was the Songhai Empire located in? Western
The Songhai Empire during the 15th and 16th centuries was a kingdom that controlled the Western Sahel. At its height,
1. Students watch a kid friendly video related to the topic2. Kids read an Online Article from a free safe educational site3. Students answer Reading Comprehension questions from the article4. Students write a 4-5 sentence summary QuestionsWhat river ran through the Songhai Empire? NigerWhat leader...
Africa’s history is a testament to the power, wealth, and cultural achievements of its past civilisations.
Sunni Ali established the West African Songhai Empire. He was best regarded as a great military leader, nicknamed Ali Ber,
Aerial shot of the traditional Songhai village of Labbezanga, on the Niger River, Mali (on the border with Niger), taken in 1972 by Georg Gerster. #Songhai #traditional #village #vernacular #architecture #organic #aerial #photography #Mali #NigerRiver #Africa #AfricanHistory
The Songhay Empire (1468-1591), also written as Songhai, was an empire in West Africa centred on the Niger River. It was one of the largest and most advanced states of its time. Timbuktu, then in i…
This activity is used to for students to process the key points of each of the empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai, it comes with an assignment explanation, notes and examples. Content covered: 1. Economy for each empire 2. Major cities for each empire 3. Geography for each empire 4. Leadership/government for each empire 5. Key resources 6. Religion in each empire ♥♥♥SAVE BIG! Buy this lesson in a discounted West Africa Empires of Ghana, Mali & Songhai Bundle! Tony Pavlovich, Instructomania, Medeival World History, Mansa Musa, Ghana, Mali, Songhai
This flipped classroom lesson on African Empires covers Axum, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Zimbabwe, & more! The download includes an engaging PowerPoint on the most powerful African Empires from 300-1600. These wonderful, visually engaging slides cover all of the following and more: Axum (Aksum) Ghana Mali Great Zimbabwe Timbuktu Mansa Musa The Songhai Empire The lesson includes maps, as well as fantastic pictures that highlight the beauty of Africa and the accomplishments of these kingdoms. All of the notes are simple for students to understand and highlight the essential things students must know based on state and Common Core Standards. Also included are guided outline notes worksheets for the presentation, a foldable-style interactive notebook version, and a fully-narrated "flipped classroom" video version of the entire lesson! This is perfect to use for absent students, "flipping" your classroom, or just prepping before your own lesson. This resource can also be downloaded as part of my Mesoamerican and African Civilizations Unit Plan Bundle. Thanks for looking! Please take a minute to view and "Like" my page on Facebook for frequent updates, giveaways, links and more!
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This product was recently revised this year! It now includes check for understanding questions. Students view PowerPoint or Google Slides on Ghana, Mali, and Songhai and fill out the graphic organizer posted. They then can use the notes to create a folding project about the most important leaders (Mansa Musa, Sundiata, Askia the Great) and the accomplishments of West Africa. The printable notes with graphic organizer is perfect with the PowerPoint! This product is included in the purchase of the following: ♥♥♥SAVE BIG! Buy this lesson in a discounted West Africa Empires of Ghana, Mali & Songhai Bundle! ♥♥♥SAVE BIG! Buy the entire year of Medieval History Lesson Plans in a discountedMEDIEVAL HISTORY MEGA BUNDLE ⇒ Be sure to FOLLOW us on: ✓ TPT to receive notifications of new products, sales, and notes to followers. Just click the “follow me” button. ✓Pinterest for creative classroom ideas, lessons, and more. ✓Instagram for laughs and to see products at use in the classroom. ✓Facebook for interesting articles, posts, & tips! ✓Twitter for random acts of teaching @instructomania ✓ Check out our website & blog Terms of Use ☺ ©Instructomania, Inc. All rights reserved by Tony and Erika Pavlovich. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license. If you are a teacher, principal or district interested in purchasing several licenses, TPT now offers multiple license options. About Instructomania with Mr. & Mrs. P: World History includes both Ancient and Medieval history lesson plans and complete unit packets. In the Ancient history and Medieval history curriculum you will find lesson plans and activities that support inquiry-based learning through evidence-driven literacy and writing that aligns with Common Core. Our student-centered Social Science lessons teach students to analyze social studies content by using the key the concepts of geography, economy, achievements, religion, social classes and government. Students use academic vocabulary, in highly engaging, fun history investigations, interactive Google ready content, visually rich graphic organizer resources and thematic assignments.
This is very clear and concise lesson that teaches students about Mansa Musa and the rise (and fall) of the West African Kingdoms of Mali, Ghana and Songhai between the 14th and 16th century. This download includes informational texts, primary and secondary source document analysis, regents-based ...
These notebooking pages were created to be used with any unit on Mansa Musa and the Songhai Empire ...
This is the STUDENT NOTE-TAKING GUIDE that goes with the Lesson & Powerpoint Presentation "West African Trading Empires - GHANA, MALI, & SONGHAI" Can be broken into three mini lessons: One on each empire (Ghana, Mali, Songhai) Students fill in the missing blanks on their notes from the presentation After the presentation, students complete the End of Lesson Questions printed in their notes - End of Lesson Questions can be used as formative assessment or ticket out the door! (and as a study guide!) Students highlight the main ideas and critical vocabulary in their notes (these items are highlighted in the presentation in bright yellow) Use this with the corresponding PowerPoint Presentation for a complete lesson!
This interactive Rise and Fall Chart allows students to practice their knowledge about the West African Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students are asked to match the reasons for the rise and fall of each kingdom as well as the important people and terms/concepts related to each kingdom. Thi...
This product is an informational text covering the West Africa Empires (Ghana, Mali, & Songhai) of the middle ages. I use this product as an overview of our standard prior to our standardized test in Tennessee. The download includes multi-select, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions. This resource is great for a short review, an introductory lesson, or a substitute plan. TN Standard: 7.23 "Analyze the growth of the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, including cities such as Djenne and Timbuktu as centers of trade, culture, and learning."
West Africa Posters | Includes Timeline & Map Posters & Coloring Pages These posters are perfect to display in your classroom if you are teaching Medieval Times! This resource contains 20 posters (10 in portrait and 10 in landscape formats) also contains 20 coloring pages (10 in portrait and 10 in landscape formats) Ready-to-Print PDF files included in the zip folder Includes the following posters/topics (both posters and coloring pages): Timeline, Map, West Africa Map, Society, Mansa Musa, Sundiata, West Africa Trade, Ghana Empire, Mali Empire, Songhai Empire, Oral History Tradition
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This is a project outline for a one-pager on the kingdoms and empires of Africa. It has a checklist and topics for the students. There is also a grading checklist that is fully editable. Topics include Mali, Ghana, Songhai, Ethiopia, Great Zimbabwe and more! Multiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft Document, and Google Document. The reading is editable! The link to the Google version is in the key of the other versions. Great for Distance Learning! Follow Learning the Social Sciences on TpT www.learningthesocialsciences.com
Songhai Empire Reading Comprehension Challenge - Close Reading - Ancient Africa - Think Tank Teacher
This is a one-pager of concise notes covering the geography of Africa, religions, key leaders, resources, and economies of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students then can use the notes to create a folding project about the most important leaders (Mansa Musa, Sundiata, Askia the Great) and accomplishments of West Africa. ♥♥♥SAVE BIG! Buy this lesson in a discounted West Africa Empires of Ghana, Mali & Songhai Bundle!! Terms of Use ☺ ©Instructomania, Inc. All rights reserved by Tony and Erika Pavlovich. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license. If you are a teacher, principal or district interested in purchasing several licenses, TPT now offers multiple license options. About Instructomania with Mr. & Mrs. P: World History includes both Ancient and Medieval history lesson plans and complete unit packets. In the Ancient history and Medieval history curriculum, you will find lesson plans and activities that support inquiry-based learning through evidence-driven literacy and writing that aligns with Common Core. Our student-centered Social Science lessons teach students to analyze social studies content by using the key concepts of geography, economy, achievements, religion, social classes and government. Students use academic vocabulary, in highly engaging, fun history investigations, interactive Google ready content, visually rich graphic organizer resources and thematic assignments. Tony Pavlovich, Instructomania, Gold and Salt Trade
Includes mapping activity (approximately one class period), 2 lesson plans, a list of characteristics of each of the African Kingdoms of Mali, Ghana and Songhai as well as a homework assignment. Students will be engaged for entire lesson - possibly 3 days (90 minute periods). ...
This is made to accompany the 'African Empires Worksheet' (which is a free download)This PPT has slides that are scaffolded for students to map, date and write key points about the African Empires of Mali, Ghana, Songhai, Kongo Kingdom and Great Zimbabwe. This also includes an interactive mini-quiz...
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Your students will work in groups of four to plan and present a talk show about life in the medieval empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai. The talk show that your students will create will include the host who will ask the deep and engaging questions and three guests who will answer in an interesting and detailed way. One student will represent the host and the three remaining students should each choose to represent a king from the empires. Your students will improve upon skills such as public speaking, collaboration, writing and research. Related Choice Board: Ghana, Mali, & Songhai Choice Board Included in the Resource: ✓ A brief introduction ✓ A list of six kings (two for each empire) ✓ A detailed explanation of the structure of the talk show ✓ A rubric ✓ A list of 8 sample host questions to help give your students ideas ✓ Planning guide ✓ Editing checklist Related Resources: Medieval West Africa Unit: 10 Activities & Projects About Ghana, Mali & Songhai Create a Real Estate Ad or Commercial Create a Newspaper About Ghana, Mali or Songhai Create a Skit About a Medieval African Empire
