2/27/19

Today we discussed the lasting effects of the slave trade on Africa's development. We also looked at the beginnings of European Imperialism in Africa.

Slavery in Africa notes

Due Thursday: Scramble for Africa reading

2/26/19

Today we finished viewing Guns, Germs, and Steel. We also discussed The Shape of Africa and the effect of geography on Africa's development.

Due Tomorrow: Critically read Slavery's Lasting Effects

Due Thursday: Scramble for Africa reading

2/25/19

Today students shared their East and West Africa visuals and took some notes on the side they did not research. We then began viewing Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel.

Due Tomorrow: Critically Read The Shape of Africa

2/15/19

Today we finished our discussion on early development in Africa. If students had their Africa maps finished they were handed in. Final due date for this assignment will be Monday 2/25.

The following assignment was assigned today in class. This should not take more than 45 minutesish to complete and will be due Monday 2/25.

Homework due 2/25 - Reading Section Display

Ch 11, Sec 2 (West).  Ch 11, Sec 3 (East).

Display the important info on one side of 1 page:

1.Chapter  Title / Your Cool Title (5 pts)

2.Short (3-4 sentences) summary (5 pts)

3.Key terms defined (5 pts)

4.Important questions completed (5 pts) See below

5.Important images with explanations; overall awesomeness (10 pts)

Students will read either the West Africa reading OR the East Africa reading and complete the above one page visual. Images can be hand drawn or printed. Information can also be typed.

3/4: West Africa: Agarwal-Lawrence

         East Africa: Leavitt-Zubair

5th: West Africa: Arshad-Kotti

        East Africa: Kurtenbach-Zhang

Students wrote the essential questions for ancient Africa in their notes last week. They are also listed below:

What technologies did African civilizations have access to? How advanced were they?

How did migration and trade affect African history?

What forms of agriculture developed in Africa?

East Africa Example

2/8/19

Today we discussed and looked at examples of different note taking strategies as well as ways we can improve our critical reading. We also began our discussion on Diverse Societies in Africa. We will finish on Monday due to the early release causing shorter periods today.

Upcoming Dates:

2/14: Africa Map

2/7/19

Today we finished our Israel/Iran presentations. Below are a few good examples that you can look at if you feel you missed something. Tomorrow we will have an open note quiz on the conflicts.

Israel/Palestine 1
Israel Palestine 2
Israel/Palestine 3

Iran 1
Iran 2

We also did a brief intro to our Africa unit today. Below are the class notes. Make sure you have the overarching questions for the unit in your notes.

Africa Intro

Upcoming Dates:
2/8: Diverse Societies in Africa reading
2/14: Africa Map

2/6/19

*Short periods from Snow Days* Today half of the groups presented their Israel/Iran presentations.

Upcoming Dates:
2/8: Diverse Societies in Africa reading
2/14: Africa Map