Lesson Planning
Learn how trading took place: that Benin traders would meet with foreign traders in an appointed spot. Explore how they negotiated for days, sometimes weeks. Learn that if the foreign traders stole from the Benin people, they refused to trade until they apologised. Undertake a role-play to show trade between foreign traders and the Benin.
Teaching Outcomes:
- To apply their knowledge of Benin trading to a role-play.
- To role-play one or more trading scenarios.
Children will:
- Apply their knowledge of Benin trade and currency to a role-play
- Take part in a role-play based on historical evidence
- Give and receive feedback on a role-play