Lesson 2: History of African Kingdoms

How has the history of Africa affected Africa today?

7.His.1.a – Analyze key events and developments in world history, including the growth of civilizations and kingdoms, to understand patterns of continuity and change.

7.His.3.a – Use evidence from multiple primary and secondary sources to support historical claims.

7.His.6.a – Analyze how maps represent the perspectives of individuals and groups during different eras.

7.Geo.3.a – Analyze cultural diffusion among regions using paper-based and digital mapping techniques (e.g., expansion, relocation).

7.Geo.10.a – Analyze how cultural characteristics vary among regions and shape diversity of local communities.

DOK 1 – I can define vocabulary essential to African History

DOK 2 – I can explain how the West African Kingdoms impacted the world

DOK 2 – I can annotate a resource in order to identify essential evidence

DOK 3 – I can construct an argument for the most successful kingdom of Africa.

Guided instruction with guided practice
Teacher directed instruction with visual reinforcements
Group work with teacher created groups and teacher assigned tasks
Use of graphic organizers for note taking/writing assignments
Brief and frequent reviews of previously taught concepts

Summative assessment on Kingdoms of each region of Africa