TERM – 1ST TERM
WEEK FOUR
Class: Senior Secondary School 3
Age: 17 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each
Date:
Subject: HISTORY
Topic: THE ACTIVITIES OF SAMORI TOURE
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
I.) Discuss religious, economic, and political activities of Samori Toure
II.) Describe rise and fall of the Mandinka empire
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
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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY
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STUDENT’S
ACTIVITY
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STEP 1
INTRODUCTION
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The teacher explains religious, economic, and political activities of Samori Toure
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Students listens attentively to the teacher .
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STEP 2
EXPLANATION
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Teacher discusses rise and fall of the Mandinka empire.
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Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement
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STEP 3
NOTE TAKING
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The teacher writes a summarized
note on the board
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The students
copy the note in
their books
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NOTE
THE ACTIVITIES OF SAMORI TOURE
Religious, Economic, and Political Activities of Samori Toure
- Religious Activities: Samori Toure's religious activities were largely centered around Islam. He embraced Islam and sought to use it as a unifying force within his empire.
- Economic Activities: Samori Toure implemented various economic policies to strengthen his empire. He established control over trade routes, particularly in the region of present-day Guinea, Mali, and Ivory Coast.
- Political Activities: Samori Toure was a skilled military and political leader who successfully expanded his empire through conquest and diplomacy. He centralized power within his administration, establishing a hierarchical system of governance with himself as the supreme authority.
Rise and Fall of the Mandinka Empire
- Rise: The Mandinka Empire, also known as the Wassoulou Empire, rose to prominence under the leadership of Samori Toure in the late 19th century. Samori Toure, a charismatic leader and military strategist, successfully united various Mandinka-speaking groups and other ethnic minorities in the region to form a powerful empire. Through military conquests and alliances, he expanded his territory to encompass parts of present-day Guinea, Mali, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso.
- Fall: Despite its initial success, the Mandinka Empire eventually fell due to a combination of internal and external factors. Internally, Samori Toure faced challenges from rival factions within his administration and discontent among conquered peoples. Externally, he encountered fierce resistance from European colonial powers, particularly the French, who sought to assert control over West Africa. After years of conflict and attrition, Samori Toure was captured by the French in 1898, marking the end of the Mandinka Empire and the beginning of colonial rule in the region.
EVALUATION: 1. Briefly discuss religious, economic, and political activities of Samori Toure
- Describe rise and fall of the Mandinka empire
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively
