APUSH PrepSeptember 4, 2013Introduction to the kingdoms of West Africa

Bell Ringer 3 Minutes

What can we learn about human nature through past decisions?

Word Study 2 Minutes Kingdom of Mali

Kingdom of Kongo

AIM

R9-10.9: Compare and Contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources

Video 10 Minutes During the video on the Kingdom’s of

West Africa, set up a T-Chart Your topic West African Kingdoms The left hand side of your T-chart, list

your facts. The right hand side of your T-chat, list

why you think that this fact is important to understanding the topic OR you can pose a question.

CHAMPS C=conversation we will share out after

the video H=help raise your hand A=activity we are watching the video

and taking notes (not sleeping) M=movement, we are not P=participation we are watching and

taking notes

Gallery Walk 30 minutes There are primary and secondary sources

posted around the room (they are numbered you do not need to go in order)

You are to set up a three column chart Topic West African Gallery Walk Column one, what is document, describe or title

if provided Column two, locate two facts from the document Column three, what have your facts taught you

about West African Kingdoms.

CHAMPS for Gallery Walk C=conversation you may speak about the

content with those around you but you are discussing content

H=help, I will be walking around A=activity, you are recording your facts and

thoughts M=movement, you are walking the room be

respectful of your peers and their personal space.

P=participation, you are walking, writing, and discovering

Homework Revisit today’s bell ringer question,

“What can we learn about human nature through past actions?” and answers this question in a three paragraph MEL-Con based in the content we covered last week and today. Due Thursday September 5, 2013

*Please bring your books for tomorrow’s class

Exit Ticket 5 Minutes

MEL-Con: What evidence is there of human ingenuity in West African societies in the 1300-1600’s? (one paragraph)