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Africa Trading Empires Lesson Plan Bundle: Ghana, Mali, Songhai- Digital & Print

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With over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the West African Empires lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This unit

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10

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West African Empires Ghana, Mali, Songhai Close Reading & Activity Set Worksheet

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

This student-centered activity includes three one and two-page close readings and four activity options covering the West African Trading Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. As in all of our reading products, the close readings are key concepts for

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$6.49

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West Africa Empires Stations or Centers Ghana, Mali, Songhai (Print & Digital)

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive. There are two choices: a printable 8-station with close reading activity or a Google Ready Online Investigation activity. The readings detail the geography, achievements, social

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7

$5.00

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West African Empires Ghana, Mali, Songhai Powerpoint and Google Slides Notes

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

This product was recently revised this year! It now includes check for understanding questions. Students view PowerPoint on Ghana, Mali and Songhai and they fill out the graphic organizer also posted. They then can use the notes to create a folding

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$3.00

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Medieval Africa Geography YouTube Video Graphic Organizer Notes Doodle Style

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

Teach the geography of Africa with an interactive video made just for middle schoolers. This can be done as a class or individually. In this map activity, students will learn about the key geographical features of Africa in an easy-to-use video and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

$4.00

$2.99

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Africa Griot Family Mask Worksheet Written & Oral Traditions Activity

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

This engaging assignment was completely revised with new graphics, writing, and an example was added! Students read a short couple of paragraphs about African griots and then draw a griot mask. There are three format options students can create

Subjects:

World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$2.99

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West Africa Empires Griot Battle : African Fable Interactive Lesson ELA & CCSS

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

This is a super fun Common Core ELA and Social Science Lesson! Students read the primary source Epic of Sundiata which is an excellent way to teach about geography, leadership, economy, and achievements of the African Empire of Mali under Sundata.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10

$4.00

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Africa Trans-Saharan Trade Resource Map Activity l Google Classroom

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

Now Google Ready! This Common Core activity includes three map resources, text excerpts, and two primary source excerpts. Students analyze the geography and economy of the West African Empire of Mali. They analyze, read, and interpret resources in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.9

$3.00

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Code Hacker! Medieval Africa Ghana & Mali Escape Room - Google Apps Activity

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

What a fun way to learn about the Medieval West African Empire of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai! Can students break the codes to win billions in riches? Each section tests student skills, knowledge, and understanding with a resource map accessible on two

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1c, WHST.6-8.1d, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.2a, WHST.6-8.2b, WHST.6-8.2c, WHST.6-8.2e...

$5.00

$3.99

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Mansa Musa's Great Journey A Common Core Writing and Literacy Activity

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

This activity is student-centered and Common Core! First, students read a one page history of Mansa Musa's religious pilgrimage to Mecca. The reading describes his famous hajj, geography and his leadership strengths. A map and a picture of the most

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10

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Africa Where in the World Scavanger Hunt & Map Physical Geography

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

This geography activity is completely student driven, fun and interactive. It can be done with any textbook map or atlas that has the physical geography of Africa. A map of Africa is included if this resource is not available. First, students

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Geography

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Africa Physical Geography Bundle, Map Activities & Quizzes- Print & Digital

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

Africa Physical Geography Bundle Lesson Plans, Map Activities & QuizzesWhat a value! This bundle was designed for teaching about Medieval Africa. The lesson bundle includes NINE current, engaging, versatile lessons to introduce the geography of

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Geography

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$14.60

$8.00

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West Africa Empires Foldable and Notes Activity

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

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

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$3.60

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West African Empires Ghana, Mali, Songhai One Pager Notes and Graphic Organizer

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

This is a one pager of concise notes covering the geography, 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,

Subjects:

World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.20 MB)

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Ibn Batutta's Diaries A Travel Blog CCS Writing and Literacy Activity Set

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

This is a great Literacy and Writing activity that has students read one of the best primary sources of the Medieval era! First, students read Ibn Battuta's diaries about his fascinating travel experiences through Africa. Then, students can either

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10

$3.60

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Sundiata & The Lion King What Did Disney Get Right? African Empires Worksheet

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

Did Disney get the famous story of the Lion King right? This Empire of Mali African Kingdoms activity is content-rich, student-centered., and fun! Students compare the famous Disney classic animation of the Lion King to the legacy of King Sundiata.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10

$3.00

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Mansa Musa Hero or Hype? Empires of West Africa Body Biography Poster Project

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

We know Mansa Musa of Mali was one of the wealthiest men in all of World History, but based on his accomplishments, was Mansa Musa a hero, or is it hype? Students decide! This fun, student-centered, full-body biography project is skill and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Middle Ages, African History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1c, WHST.6-8.1d, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.2a, WHST.6-8.2b, WHST.6-8.2c, WHST.6-8.2e...

$7.00

$3.99

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Africa Physical Geography Lesson Set, Map Activity, & Quiz Google Classroom

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

Start the Medieval Africa unit with a fun, student-centered, inquiry-based Google Geography Scavenger Hunt! This comprehensive Google Geography lesson has been both student and teacher-approved with an overwhelming thumbs-up! It embodies all of the

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Geography

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps, Lesson

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (7.78 MB)

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Africa Investigation History Lesson Stations or Presentation Africa Empires

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

This is one of my favorite new lessons because students anticipate what they will be learning and link prior knowledge to create predictions!This is a fantastic introductory and summative West Africa Investigation lesson that has student predict

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$2.80

Digital Download ZIP (34.86 MB)

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Empires of Africa Bundle: Interactive Notebook Bundle or Independent Work Packet

By Instructomania with Mr and Mrs P History-Science

Skills+Creativity+Accountabilty! Get everything you need with all of the Empires of West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai History lesson content essentials in one new, low-cost, stellar mini-bundle! Whether you are a new teacher or just need to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Workbooks, Interactive Notebooks, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10

$20.00

$12.00

Bundle

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

MA in Curriculum and Instruction, 26 years combined experience in San Dieguito Union High School District, 1 year teaching ESL in Valencia,Venezuela

MY TEACHING STYLE

Dynamic teaching that encourages cooperative learning coupled with accountablity.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Mr. P was awarded Superhero Teacher in a nationwide competition due to student nominations. Marvel comic books made a comic that Mr. P was featured in! In 2013, Mr. P was fortunate enough to be elected Teacher of the Year by my colleague and also received the student nominated Crystal Apple award. Mrs. P has also received Teacher of the Year in 2001 and the Crystal Apple Award in 2008.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Mr. P has a BA from CU Boulder, Teaching Credential from Chapman University, MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Chapman University Mrs. P has a BS from CSU, Chico, Teaching Credential and MA in Education from National University.

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