Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

TERM – 3^RD TERM

WEEK TWO

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: EARLY EXTERNAL INFLUENCES: A) CONTACT WITH NORTH AFRICAN TRADE AND ISLAM 1. THE TRANS SAHARAN TRADE

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Describe the nature of trade along the trans Saharan                         

II.) Identify the trade route in the trans Saharan

III.) Identify the items of trade          

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

EARLY EXTERNAL INFLUENCES: A) CONTACT WITH NORTH AFRICAN TRADE AND ISLAM 1. THE TRANS SAHARAN TRADE

The nature of trade

The nature of trade along the trans-Saharan routes was diverse and multifaceted. It involved the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultural practices between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to economic, social, and political developments in both regions.

Trade routes in the trans Saharan

The following trade routes are crucial for facilitating the trans-Saharan trade, which involved the exchange of goods between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. These routes served as arteries for commerce, connecting the Mediterranean region with the Sahel and beyond.

1. Morocco-Taodeni-Timbuktu Route: This route linked North Africa with the Sahelian city of Timbuktu, passing through the Taodeni region. It was significant for the trade of gold, salt, ivory, and other commodities between Morocco and the Sahel.
2. Tripoli-Ghadames-Air-Katsina-Kano Route: This route connected the Mediterranean coast, particularly Tripoli, with the Hausa states in what is now Nigeria. It facilitated the trade of goods such as textiles, leather goods, horses, and copper from the North with goods like kola nuts, slaves, and grains from the Sahel and beyond.
3. Tripoli-Fezzan-Bornu Route: This route traversed the Fezzan region in modern-day Libya, linking Tripoli with the Kanem-Bornu Empire (present-day Nigeria and Chad). It was vital for the exchange of goods like salt, textiles, horses, and slaves between North Africa and West Africa.

Items of trade

The items of trade along the trans-Saharan routes included:

1. Gold: Highly prized in North Africa and beyond, gold from West Africa, particularly regions like the Sahel and the Ghana Empire, was a major commodity traded along these routes.
2. Salt: Essential for preserving food and sustaining life, salt was sourced from regions like the Sahara and exchanged for other goods in the markets of North Africa.
3. Ivory: Elephant tusks were valuable commodities traded for luxury items such as jewelry, ornaments, and decorative objects.
4. Textiles: North African merchants traded textiles, including fine fabrics such as silk, cotton, and wool, which were in demand in the Sahel and sub-Saharan Africa.
5. Slaves: Unfortunately, the trans-Saharan trade also involved the exchange of human beings, primarily for labor or domestic servitude.
6. Kola Nuts: Indigenous to West Africa, kola nuts were traded for their stimulant properties and cultural significance.
7. Horses and Camels: These animals were crucial for transportation across the desert and were traded along the routes.
8. Copper: Metal goods, including copper, were exchanged for their utility in crafting and manufacturing.
9. Grains and Foodstuffs: Various grains, spices, and foodstuffs were traded to supplement local diets and meet the demand for diverse culinary options.
10. Luxury Goods: Items such as ceramics, glassware, perfumes, and exotic fruits were traded for their aesthetic appeal and novelty.

EVALUATION: 1. Describe the nature of trade along the trans Saharan.

2. Identify 4 trade route in the trans Saharan
3. Mention 10 items of trade

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively