Module 4: History and Government
Trade and external contacts.
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SECTION: HISTORY
MODULE: 4
Part A: Units
1. Trade
a. Trans-Saharan trade
b. Long distance trade
2. Contacts between East Africa and the outside world
Part B: Project
Investigate trade routes and external contacts.
Project Title: Trade Routes and External Contacts
Objective: Explore trade networks and contacts that shaped East Africa.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Research one trade route (Trans-Saharan or long distance trade).
- 2. List goods traded and key trading partners.
- 3. Describe two effects of trade on East Africa.
- 4. Identify one external group that contacted East Africa and why.
- 5. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Summary of the trade route.
- • List of goods and partners.
- • Notes on impacts and contacts.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Teach a peer about trade and external contacts.
Guidance:
- • Explain one trade route and its importance.
- • Discuss one effect of trade on East Africa.
- • Ask the learner to summarize the contacts.
Reflection:
- • What did the learner understand well?
- • What needed more explanation?
- • What support do you need from your coach?
Submission
Part D: Assessment
Competency Levels:
1 = Expectations not met
2 = Partially met
3 = Satisfactorily met
4 = Excellently met
Self-assessment:
- • Trade routes and goods:
- • Effects of trade:
- • External contacts:
Coach assessment:
- • Trade routes and goods:
- • Effects of trade:
- • External contacts:
Submission
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