In an attempt to always find new and engaging ways to teach material to students, I developed this activity for exploring African Empires pre-colonialism. By reading articles, watching videos, and listening to audio files, students will be enveloped into the stories and rich histories of the Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Great Zimbabwe, and Mutapa empires. The included graphic organizer is the perfect place for students to record their independent and collaborative learning.Included in this resource: A