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Thursday, September 20, 2012

HWC Day 17 - Africa & Europe (Part II)


Objective:  Evaluate the agency of various people and groups in Africa during the Age of Imperialism (1850-1950).  Compare and contrast the portrayal of Africa and Africans in American popular culture to political, social, and cultural realities.

Task:  After you record the daily objective, clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil to prepare for a map review game.  When we've finished the map game, we'll review and discuss "The Scramble for Africa" and watch a short clip from Uganda Rising.  Finally, we'll conclude class with a discussion circle to examine Part B of the Africa Regional Study.

Homework:
  • Due TODAY - "Whole New Mind" summary due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
  • Monday, 9/24 - "Whole New Mind" reflections due on VoiceThread by 7:35 am
  • Monday, 9/24 - Africa map quiz
  • Monday, 9/24 - African nationalist readings due in class
  • Tuesday, 9/25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
  • Wednesday, 9/26 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
  • Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
  • Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test

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