Why not download this fully resource lesson package on Medieval African history?

It has been designed for the diverse KS3 curriculum. An alternative is to use the world wide Africa unit.

This unit brings to life histories that have previously been missed. It will help your students to understand this period in a more nuanced way.

Find out more about this period here.

 The lessons on Medieval African history focus on archeology, trade, on cowrie shells and on using alternative sources.

This unit centres around the question: ‘Was there really a ‘golden age’ in  Medieval Africa’?

You get all of the lessons which are fully resourced. You also get an overview / introduction task, a focused knowledge organiser and a handy tarsia too.

Importantly you are provided with two different types of assessment. One which assesses substantive knowledge and the other focuses on disciplinary knowledge. All of this helps you to work out how well your students grasped the Medieval African history unit.

Your download includes PowerPoints resources, worksheets for each lesson, resources for each lesson.

You could use this unit as it is, adapt it to suit the needs of your students, or you could sprinkle a few of the lessons into your present curriculum.

Here is list with links of what is included:

1. Big story of the unit
2. Medieval Africa Knowledge Organiser
3. What can we learn from the archaeological finds at Mapungubwe?
4. Salt, gold and shells: How did trade help Africa become better connected?
5. What can we learn from the Sundiata Epic about medieval Mali?
6. Why did Mansa Musa go on such a long journey?
7. Why was the work of ‘bad ass historians of Timbuktu’ so important?
8. What was the most important reason for the decline of Mali?
9. How far did contact with the Portuguese benefit West Africa?
10. Tarsia
11. Substantive Knowledge Test
12. Final Assessment

If you enjoy the download and want to sign up as a full member, contact Jo@historyresourcecupboard.com and we will reimburse the cost of this package.

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