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Friday, February 21, 2014

HWC Day 17 - Map Quiz & Scramble for Africa

Objective:    Assess knowledge and understanding of sub-Saharan Africa geography.  Examine the status of Africa during European incursion (1850-1910).  Identify key events and justifications for European imperialism in Africa.

Task:  We'll start class with your Africa map quiz.  After you've finished the quiz, please turn it in to Miss Gallagher.  Pick up the "Scramble for Africa" paper and map from the computer cart and get out your computer.  You'll spend the next portion of class working on parts I and II of this worksheet.  Use "Slavery and the Scramble for Africa" for part I and the Animated Atlas of African History for Part II.  If you have time remaining at the end of class, please work on your homework for Africa or on FCGP.

Homework:
  • ASAP - FCGP Handshake and Ning personalization due (if you need help, I will be available during period 12 on Monday & Tuesday of next week)
  • TODAY - Africa map quiz (see "Apps for Maps" post for recommended smartphone/tablet apps)
  • TODAY - "Horizon Report" summaries due on Voicethread by 8:00 pm
  • Monday, February 24 - African Nationalist readings & Venn Diagram due IN CLASS
  • Monday, February 24 - "Horizon Report" reflections due on Voicethread BEFORE CLASS
  • Tuesday, February 25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
  • Wednesday, February 26 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
  • Thursday, February 27 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 172-183 (reading notes may be used)
  • Friday, February 28 - Digital Literacy Quiz
  • Wednesday, March 5 - Unit 2 Test
  • Monday, March 17 - Rwanda Extra Credit (details on Moodle) due

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