Bell Ringer On a separate sheet of paper label the correct item next to the appropriate number.

Bell RingerOn a separate sheet of paper label the correct item next to the

appropriate number

Word Bank Atlantic Ocean

Gulf of Guinea

Red Sea

Senegal River

Mediterranean Sea

Strait of Gibraltar

Gulf of Aden

Niger River

Lake Volta

Nile River

Lake Chad

Timbuktu

Jenne

Tunis

Tripoli

Mecca

Arabian Peninsula

Europe

Ahaggar Mountains

Atlas Mountains

Tibesti Mountains

Sahara Desert

Fact of the DayParticipating or conducting a duel is prohibited

in the state of Ohio.

Plan of AttackTrade and Grade Map practice Quiz

Read/Notes over “The Kingdom of Mali under Mansa Musa

Vocabulary ReviewTime Permitting

HOMEWORKStudy for vocabulary/map quiz Tuesday, October

18, 2011

Materials NeededWriting Utensil

Blank Map

Answer sheet

Africa Unit Packet

2.2C The Kingdom of Mali Under Mansa Musa handout

Trade and GradeLast person in each row, BRING TO FRONT

Everyone else, PASS BACK ONE

Answers…1. Lake Chad

2. Lake Volta

3. Senegal River

4. Strait of Gibraltar

5. Jenne

6. Timbuktu

7. Niger River

8. Nile River

9. Tibesti Mountains

10. Ahaggar Mountains

11. Atlas Mountains

12. Mediterranean Sea

13. Red Sea

14. Gulf of Aden

15. Gulf of Guinea

16. Mecca

17. Tunis

18. Tripoli

19. Sahara Desert

20. Arabian Peninsula

21. Europe

22. Atlantic Ocean

!Pop Corn! Reading

What you need to know…The Fight for Control of Mali: Mandinke vs. Sosso

The Mandinke, under Sundiata controlled MaliSumanguru, leader of Sosso captured Koumbi in

1203Legend says both leaders used magic in battle of

KirinaSundiata’s victory expanded Mandinke territory,

began Empire of Mali

What you need to know…Mali at its Height

Under Musa Mali was 2x size of GhanaMali remained powerful for 200 years

Mansa Musa’s PilgrimageBrought thousands of people and camelloads of

gold w/himVery generous with gold

What you need to know…Impact of Pilgrimage on Mali

Mapmakers began to include Mali on MapQu’ranic schools and Muslim architecture built

throughout MaliGovernment officials read and wrote in ArabicTerritory was divided into provinces ruled by Dugu

Tigis

End of Class…Take any remaining time to get in groups of 2-3

and study your vocabulary words!

***QUIZ ALERT***Vocabulary and Map Quiz Tuesday, October 18

Homework:STUDY FOR VOCAB/MAP QUIZ

Bell RingerAnswer the following questions

1. Name two outcomes as a result of Mansa Musa pilgrimage to Mecca.

2. Explain the importance of Europe putting Mali on the map.

3. Who won the battle at Kirina? Sumanguru or Sundiata

4. Sumanguru was the leader of which people?

5. Provide an example as to how you know Islam is present in West Africa.

Answers 1st Period1. Helped bring Islam to West Africa

Dinar lost valueMap Makers put Mali on mapGovernment started to write in ArabicBrought over Qu’ranic schools and Architecture

2. GOLD GOLD..they were very rich and powerful

Fact of the DayIt is illegal to mistreat anything of great

importance.

Plan of AttackObjective: To demonstrate an understanding of

the geographic and vocabulary terms associated with Medieval Africa

Vocabulary/Map Quiz

Arabic Message Activity

Homework: Message in Arabic Study Guide

Materials NeededWriting Utensil

Vocabulary/Map Quiz

Blank piece of paper for answer sheet

Arabic Message Handout(s)

Trade and GradeLast person in each row, BRING TO FRONT

Everyone else, PASS BACK ONE

Quiz Time

All Answers should be on a separate sheet of paper

All other items need to be on the floor

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!

Word Bank Atlantic Ocean

Gulf of Guinea

Red Sea

Senegal River

Mediterranean Sea

Strait of Gibraltar

Gulf of Aden

Niger River

Lake Volta

Nile River

Lake Chad

Timbuktu

Jenne

Tunis

Tripoli

Mecca

Arabian Peninsula

Europe

Ahaggar Mountains

Atlas Mountains

Tibesti Mountains

Sahara Desert

End of ClassHomework:

Message in Arabic

Fact of the DayIn Akron, Ohio - It is illegal to display colored

chickens for sale.

Plan of AttackFinish translating Arabic writing

Begin Reading/Notes of Songhai Empire

Homework: Complete Arabic Message Handout

Materials NeededWriting Utensil

Matrix for Arabic Translation Handout

How the Songhai Empire grew to Greatness Handout

Large(ish) Sheet of Paper

Arabic MessagePut yourselves into 5 groups

You need to write the Arabic word and meaning in your notes in order to complete the Arabic Message Assignment

After 2-3 minutes you will pass the word(s) clockwise to the next group to ensure all groups have the necessary words to complete the assignment

Songhai’s Rise to Greatness

In your groups, READ and HIGHLIGHT the Songhai Empires Rise to Greatness handout

After you have READ and HIGHLIGHTED the handout, you and your GROUP must DRAW a summary of what you read

EACH PERSON MUST DRAW AT LEAST ONE PICTURE ON THE FINAL PRODUCT In other words, the minimum number of pictures

must equal the number people in your group.

End of ClassHomework:

Arabic Message

***Common Assessment Alert***Wednesday, October 26, 2011Africa Unit

Bell Ringer1. Who helped Songhai gain independence from

Mali in the 1400s?

2. Who declared Islam the official religion of the Songhai Empire.

3. Describe the social system in Songhai.

Answers1. Sunni Al Ber

2. Askia

3. Top- Those with Special PrivilegesMiddle- Free people and Soldiers

Bottom- Captives of war and slaves who worked farms

Fact of the DayIn Canton - Power Wheels cars may not be

driven down the street.

Plan of Attack

Notes on Songhai

Arabic Message/Map Study Arabic Message MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE THE

END OF CLASS Ghana, Mali, Songhai

Homework- Enjoy your long weekend!...and Map Study Due

TUESDAY!

How the Songhai Empire Grew to Greatness

A. Songhai Gains Independence from MaliSonghai lived under rule of Malian Empire for

hundreds of yearsSunni Ali Ber helped Songhai gain independence in

1400s

How the Songhai Empire Grew to Greatness

B. The Empire Under Askia MuhammadAskia, a devout Muslim, rose to power by gaining

support from those who opposed intolerant policies of Sunni Ali’s son

Askia declared Islam the official Songhai religion and appointed Muslim judges

Askia’s conquests made the Songhai larger than Mali or Ghana

How the Songhai Empire Grew to Greatness

C. Songhai Empire at its HeightStrong Central government with ministers and

market inspection to carry out king’s ordersSocial system similar to a caste system

1. those with special privileges2. free people and soldiers3. war captives and slaves; worked on farms

Songhai was center of learningTimbuktu’s University of Sankore attracted

scholars from across the world

ARABIC MESSAGEYou must complete NOW, I will GIVE YOU your MAP

STUDY when you turn in your Arabic Message Handout

This is to be done individually

When FINISHED, turn into the green folder and pick up a MAP STUDY handout.

Which should also be finished by the end of class. If it is not complete it will be counted as a 0 (ZERO)

Map StudiesWith a partner, complete and TURN-IN your Map

Studies by Tuesday

End of ClassGo AWAY!

Enjoy your long weekend!!

Bell RingerName two outcomes as a result of Mansa Musa

pilgrimage to Mecca.

The average rain fall for this climate zone is 10in or less.

Describe 2 ways in which iron technology changed Western Africa.

Who helped Songhai gain independence from Mali in the 1400s?

Provide an example as to how you know Islam is present in West Africa.

Fact of the DayIn North Canton - It is against the law to roller

skate without notifying the police

Plan of AttackHomewizzle Checked…

Read about role of Griot

Read story of Sundiata

Homewizzle: Study Crossword

Materials NeededWriting Utensil

Africa Unit Packet

History Book

Crossword Puzzle (I will provide)

What is a Griot?Based on our vocabulary what is a Griot?

Why do you think they would be important?

Sundiata: The Lion KingPage 454 in the text book

Now that we have read, what parallel do you see between the story or Sundiata and the Disney version of the Lion King

This might help…

HomewizzleStudy Guide Crossword Puzzle 10/24/11

***COMMON ASSESSMENT ALERT***

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Fact of the DayIn Lowell - It is unlawful to run a horse over five

miles per hour.

Plan of AttackReview some stuff…

MAP STUDYCROSSWORD PUZZLE

MEMORY CHAMPIONS!

Materials NeededWriting Utensil

Map Study

Crossword

Memory Game Pieces (I will provide)

Map Study/CrosswordLet’s go over the Map Study First

Let’s go over the Crossword Puzzle I bet you didn’t know 6 across… It’s all good, I will give you the answer

Memory Champions1. You will be put into 5 groups

2. Once in your group I will give you the appropriate game pieces

3. To play, place all cards face down

4. The FIRST person must turn over ONE card and then turn over a SECOND card

5. If the cards match, definition/vocab word or question/answer that player gets to keep the pair

6. If the cards DO NOT match the player must return the cards to their original position face down

7. The next player will go, and will repeat steps 4-6.

Memory Champions8. We will play rounds of 10 minutes. The person

with the most matches after 10 minutes will get to move on to the next group

9. You may use your notes or crossword to help you!

10.Any questions?

Homework: Study for Common Assessment Tomorrow!!!

Bell RingerStudy For Africa Unit Common Assessment

XX:25 after we will BEGIN

Materials NeededWriting Utensil

Test

Answer Document

Plan of AttackPlace all your belongings on the floor

Have writing utensil out

Complete Common AssessmentAnswer Multiple Choice Questions 1-20Answer Short Answer Questions 1-2Answer Extended Response Question 1

Short Answer/Extended Response… DO YOUR BEST I AM NOT ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT THEM.

Test Time

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!

After Test ProcedurePlace Test on long table under the tab that says

“Place test Here”

Place Answer Sheet in RED folder

Grab Puzzle Packet to keep you busy after the test

Homework: NONE