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CKHG Unit 5: Early and Medieval African Kingdoms

NOTE: The resources for this unit are in the second part of Early Islamic Civilizations and African Kingdoms.

 

Focus:
This unit begins with an overview of the varied geography of Africa, including tropical rainforests, savanna (grasslands), and deserts. Students learn about the early African kingdoms of Kush and Aksum, and about the medieval trading kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students explore the city of Timbuktu as a center of trade and learning. Students are also introduced to African works of art, including the ritual, ceremonial, or celebratory purposes of many artworks.

Number of Lessons: 8

Instruction Time:
45 minutes (Each lesson may be divided into shorter segments.)

Additional Search Terms:
Nile • Sahara • Kalahari • Ibn Battuta • Aksum • Sundiata Keita • Mansa Musa • Askia Muhammad • Benin

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History & Geography Grade 4 English

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CKHG Unit 5: Early and Medieval African Kingdoms STUDENT READER

CKHG Student Readers offer engagingly written and richly illustrated text on the topics specified for the unit. Each volume includes maps, color illustrations, vocabulary sidebars, and a glossary. In general, the content and presentation in CKHG Student Readers for Grades 3–5 are appropriate for young readers from the upper elementary grades through middle school.
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CKHG Unit 5: Early and Medieval African Kingdoms TEACHER GUIDE

The Teacher Guide provides detailed lesson plans for each Student Reader chapter, as well as activity page masters, assessments, additional activities (such as virtual field trips, simulations, or literary selections), and civics and arts connections to reinforce the lesson content.
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CKHG Unit 5: Early and Medieval African Kingdoms TIMELINE CARDS

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CKHG Unit 5: Early and Medieval African Kingdoms ONLINE RESOURCES

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