WEST African KINGDOMS
Rise of Islam & West African Kingdoms
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SSWH5 A, B, C, D, E
SSWH6 A, B, C
Unit 3: Early African Civilizations
(300 CE - 1600 CE)
YOU NEED YOUR HISTORY NOTEBOOK!
YOU NEED YOUR HISTORY NOTEBOOK!
Important: Notebook Checks
You Choose your Difficulty Level
In this class, you decide the difficulty level you’re playing on just like in a video game. If you’re on Easy Mode, you’re staying ahead: taking notes, completing every notebook entry, reviewing your work/notes, and staying organized. But if you’re on Survival Mode, you’re taking no notes, skipping entries, and barely keeping up. The difference maker is your History Notebook. You need it to win.
Notebook Checks Matter
Notebook checks will happen 1–2 times each month. I’ll be looking for key work we do in class, including:
Notes
Primary source analysis (like FISH and the 6 Cs)
Warm-ups
Other assigned notebook activities
On notebook check days, I’ll give you the number of entries expected (like 10), but you should always aim higher.
Stay Ready
You’ll always know what’s expected and when. Use extra time wisely, stay caught up, and keep your notebook ready.
Rise of Islam Primary sources
Rise of Islam Primary sources
West African Kingdoms Primary sources
West African Kingdoms Primary sources
How to: FISH ⬆️
How to: The 6 C's
Directions: PRE-WORK goes in your History Notebook! You are responsible for completing these at the start of EVERY new Topic/Unit.
All Notebook Entries MUST be dated and titled for full credit.
BEFORE YOU START YOUR NOTES!
START HERE - How to Unpack Standards (Notebook Entry)
Step 1: Pull up the Georgia World History Standards.
Use this link or search for "Georgia World History Standards" online.
Step 2: Find the standard that matches our current topic (see topic above).
Step 3: In your notebook:
✍️ Copy down the entire standard.
🔵 Circle the verbs (e.g., analyze, explain, compare) — These tell you what actions you’re expected to do.
🟦 Box the nouns (e.g., empire, trade routes, democracy) — These are the key ideas and topics you'll be learning about.
💭 Ask yourself: Why does this matter to me or the world today?
📝 Write 1 complete sentence explaining why this standard is important in history or in your own life.
👉 Remember: Your Notebook Entry is only complete when all steps are finished thoughtfully.
BEFORE YOU START YOUR NOTES! PT 2
VOCABULARY LIST
Step 1. Pick 8 Words
Choose 8 words from the vocabulary list (FOUND UNDER UNIT DRILLS BELOW).
Step 2. Create a Title
Write a clear title like "Vocabulary – [Topic Name]" at the top of the page.
Step 3. Stay Organized
Keep this on its own page/space.
Step 4. For Each Word:
✏️ Research and write the researched definition.
🔁 Then, underneath that, put it in your own words by doing ONE of the following...
Simplify it
Reword it
OR give a relatable synonym
Focus QUESTIONS
Focus QUESTIONS
🟫 How did geography and natural resources, especially gold and salt, influence the rise of West African empires?
🟫 In what ways did trade networks contribute to the wealth and power of West African empires?
🟫 What roles did leaders like Sundiata and Mansa Musa play in shaping the history and legacy of West Africa?
🟫 What factors led to the decline of powerful West African empires?
🟫 How did contact with European powers begin to affect West African societies, trade, and political structures?
Introduction video (Islam)
Introduction video (Islam)
Introduction videos (West African Kingdoms)
Introduction videos (West African Kingdoms)
ME Rise of Islam PPT.pptxRise of Islam Slideshow
An overview of The Rise of Islam. Complete Cornell Notes based on THIS slideshow.
🔒 LOCK-IN🔒
Finish those notes, and click that Gimkit! Your success on test/quizzes relies on your PREPERATION.
Practice/Review Gimkit
Click the above Gimkit Logo to access a practice Gimkit to check your own learning and prepare for your next quiz/test.
ME Ancient West African Civilizations.pptxWest African Kingdoms Slideshow
An overview of West African Kingdom. Complete Cornell Notes based on THIS slideshow.
Practice/Review Gimkit
Click the above Gimkit Logo to access a practice Gimkit to check your own learning and prepare for your next quiz/test.
Unit Drills 🏋️
Unit Drills 🏋️
🧠 Historical Thinking Skills Drills
Here are some classroom activities and resources related to our current topic. We may or may not complete all of these in class, but they're available for you to explore on your own. Completing these is not required, but they can help reinforce what we're learning and give you a head start if/when we need to submit activities from this folder.
Test Corrections (Available After Each Unit Test!)
Test Corrections (Available After Each Unit Test!)
It is your responsibility to seek out Test Corrections if necessary. You are eligible for Unit Repair IF...
All unit assignments are complete
Corrections are submitted within 2 weeks
Unit Repair is designed to help students move closer to proficiency. Students must engage in additional learning opportunities before retaking a summative assessment; this could include an opportunity for additional teacher feedback. The cap grade for recovery is 85. This process must be completed within 2 weeks of taking the original assessment.
Test Corrections Policy (School):
Only students with an 84 or below can complete Test Corrections.
TEST CORRECTIONS IS ONLY AVAILABLE BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL.
(7:45AM - 8:05) OR (3:15-3:45PM)
Complete the Test Corrections Form below and send me an email letting me know that you completed it if you would like to take advantage of the opportunity.
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