Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1
Organization of the slave trade
Organization of the slave trade
TERM – 3RD TERM
WEEK SEVEN
Class: Senior Secondary School 1
Age: 15 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each
Date:
Subject: HISTORY
Topic: ORGANIZATION OF THE SLAVE TRADE
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
I.) Discuss the organization of slave trade in west Africa
II.) Identify the items of exchange for the slave
III.) Describe the development of slave market in the hinterland.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1-2
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PRESENTATION |
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY |
STUDENT’S ACTIVITY |
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STEP 1 INTRODUCTION |
The teacher explains the organization of slave trade in west Africa |
Students pay attention to the teacher |
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STEP 2 EXPLANATION |
Teacher identify the items of exchange for the slave and describe the development of slave market in the hinterland. |
Students pay attention and participate |
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STEP 3 NOTE TAKING |
The teacher writes a summarized note on the board |
The students copy the note in their books |
NOTE
ORGANIZATION OF THE SLAVE TRADE.
The slave trade in West Africa was characterized by a complex organizational structure involving various actors and regions. African coastal middlemen played a crucial role in facilitating the trade between European slave traders and inland African communities. These middlemen, often local elites or merchants, acted as intermediaries by purchasing slaves from interior regions and selling them to European traders who arrived on the coast.
Items of exchange for the slaves
The items exchanged for slaves varied depending on the preferences of both African and European traders. Common items included firearms, alcohol, textiles, beads, metal goods, and other manufactured goods. These commodities were highly valued in West Africa and were used to entice local chiefs and tribes to participate in the slave trade by exchanging captives for goods.
Development of slave markets in the hinterland
As the demand for slaves increased, the development of slave markets in the hinterland became prevalent. These markets served as hubs where slaves were bought and sold, attracting traders from various regions. The establishment of slave markets further facilitated the expansion of the slave trade and intensified the exploitation of captive populations in West Africa.
EVALUATION: 1. Discuss the organization of slave trade in west Africa
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively