1. Traditions of West African Families

2. Bellwork  Place the items below in the correct sequence in the flow chart to the right.  City-states formed  Empires became more powerful as they became wealthier  Many West Africans became Muslims  Empires expanded  The population grew

3. Family Ties  Read the section Family Ties in your history book  While reading, take notes using a graphic organizer  Choose from either a web, fishbone chart, or a t-chart

4. Venn Diagram  Using your notes, create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting your family characteristics with those of West African families.