1. Essential Question: The civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa were never successfully developed civilizations. Do you agree with this explanation of the Sub-Saharan Africa’s civilizations? Why or why not? Daily Question: How did the Kingdom of Mali develop? Did the Kingdom of Mali develop successfully? Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa

2. Warm-up: Regents MC Question 3 3. One reason the ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that they 1. Were located along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers 2. Had no contact with the rest of the world 3. Followed the Hindu beliefs of their rulers 4. Developed extensive trade in gold, ivory and salt If you finish early, then move to EXTRA Multiple Choice questions

3. Share out Share with a partner/table group your reasoning behind the MC answer you chose. How did you arrive at your answer? What strategies did you use? Why did you choose the answer you did? LISTEN SUMMARIZE BUILD

4. Today’s Activities Reading – Kingdom of Mali Video Primary Source Analysis As a group, look at the source and read the description/caption On worksheet, fill in the answers to the questions WHAT DOES THIS TELL YOU ABOUT LIFE IN THE KINDGOM OF GHANA?

5. Artifact Exploration - Mali What are your observations and/or quotes from the artifact? What does the artifact tell you about the civilization? What was life like in the civilization? Does the artifact agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?

6. Journal Reflection 3 Answer ALL of the following questions: What is a fact you learned today about Mali? Did the Kingdom of Mali develop successfully? Why or why not? Use evidence from at least ONE artifact. What is one question you still have about Mali? Collecting: #10 & 11 Homework: Extra credit: find an artifact from the Kingdom of Mali and do a creative writing journal as though you are the person who owned that artifact when it was still in use during the Kingdom of Mali.