AFRICANS KINGDOMS UNIT 10 Days: 8 Lessons Plus Review & Assessment, EDITABLE

This resource is a comprehensive and engaging unit covering the 5 Empires of Africa: Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Benin and Zimbabwe. There are 10 days of lessons, homework, review, and an exam. Each lesson is complete and no-prep, saving you valuable time and energy. The lessons are designed to be engaging and varied, ensuring that students stay interested and focused throughout the unit. Plus, all the content and skills students need are included, ensuring that your students meet all the necessary learning objectives. And with everything being EDITABLE, you can customize the lessons to fit the needs of your unique classroom. Don't miss out on this incredible resource for teaching about an important period in history!

This resource is EDITABLE and includes links to Google slides and handouts as well as a PDF version

HERE ARE THE LESSONS FOR EACH DAY:

Day 1: Geography of Africa (close read and maps)

Day 2: Overview of West African Trading Kingdoms (Ghana, Mali, Songhai) Pair/Share lesson + homework

Day 3: Kingdom of Ghana (stations and student choice)

Day 4: Mali and Mansa Musa (primary source analysis)

Day 5: Timbuktu (scaffolded, interactive lesson)

Day 6: Songhai (Group work discussion lesson)

Day 7: Songhai, important people (pair lesson)

Day 8: Benin (scripted Press conference simulation) + homework

Day 9: Review: Summary reading and artifact analysis OR board game activity)

Day 10: Exam: Multiple-choice & Document-based questions short response

=> Lesson plans and answer keys are provided.

Each lesson includes slides to walk you through the lesson, print and digital handouts, a lesson plan, and an answer key. Do Nows and Exits are included for each day.

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Everything is editable. The resource is delivered as a PDF and includes Google links for the slides and handouts which are editable.

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This lesson is probably too difficult for elementary students and may be too easy for AP-level 11th-12th graders. The modified version would work for 6th and 7th graders.

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