Trans-Saharan Trade Routes Lesson - Ancient Africa Trade Game Activity

This fun lesson explores the Trans-Saharan Trade Routes and the ancient kingdoms of West Africa. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5-E format is easy for you to use! Everything you need is included!

Begin with a “Guess it… Salt” warm-up, followed by an introduction to key vocabulary and concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge your class to investigate the geography of the Sahara Desert and plot the best route to avoid potential hazards. Students play a FUN “Survive the Sahara” game that they LOVE! They identify goods and ideas exchanged while they compete to amass the greatest fortune on the Trans-Saharan Trade Routes. Finally, assess learning with an exit ticket quiz.

What’s Included:

• Guided Lesson Slides
• Fill-in Notes
• Survive the Sahara Board Game
• Trans-Saharan Trade Routes Graphic Organizer
• Exit Ticket Quiz
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Guide

Aligned with Social Studies Standards:

• CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

Total Pages:  58

Time:  90 minutes

Grades:  6-12