West African Empires

Brandi·

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Create a 4-page West African Empires worksheet (Ghana, Mali, and Songhai) for students at a 4th-grade reading level. Include a simple vocabulary matching section, an organizer for comparing the three empires, a simplified CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) activity about gold and salt trade, and a short summative section with clear, easy-to-read historical descriptions.

This learning resource focuses on the key features of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires, detailing their rise to power and wealth through the gold and salt trade. It provides an introduction to these powerful empires, highlighting their geographical significance and economic strategies. Students will engage in vocabulary matching, explanation prompts, and comparison studies to deepen their understanding of each empire's unique characteristics and contributions. The document encourages critical thinking by asking students to articulate the importance of the gold and salt trade in sustaining these empires and explores notable leaders and historical contexts.