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Life in Ancient Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Lesson PlanLife in Ancient Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Lesson Plan
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Life in Ancient Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

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Learners study the ancient African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. They brainstorm what they know about ancient African kingdoms before investigating the trade and barter situations, and researching one of the kingdoms for an oral presentation. They simulate the barter economy with items from home.

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speaking skills, africa, bartering, trade

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africa, barter, trade, pacing, speaking, social studies
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3rd - 4th
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Social Studies & History
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5 days
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