CPWC Day 12 - Introduction to Sub-Saharan Africa

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Objectives:  Label the countries, cities, and bodies of water in Sub-Saharan Africa. Identify and dispel misconceptions about Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:   When you arrive to class, please get out your West Africa map and your large Africa map.  After I check for homework completion, we'll spend the first portion of class labeling and coloring the countries of West Africa on your large map.  Then, we'll refer to our "Strategic Reading" notes to discuss the purpose of reading and the process for successful highlighting.  Finally, we'll use highlighters to read a brief introduction to Africa.  

1. While you read, use a highlighter to identify important ideas and details.  Use your pen to take notes and to mark anything that you don't understand.
2. After you read, write down the main idea (1 sentence) and 5 supporting details.  Also, create two discussion questions based on the reading.

Homework:

• TODAY - Africa map outline on tracing paper due IN CLASS
• TODAY - Labeled West Africa political & physical map 
• Friday, September 12 - Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due
• Friday, September 12 - Labeled Central Africa political & physical map
• Monday, September 15 - Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due
• Monday, September 15 - Labeled South and East Africa political & physical map
• Tuesday, September 16 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, September 17 - Geography chapter 18 reading quiz (notes may be used)
• Friday, September 19 - Africa Map Quiz
• Wednesday, September 24 - Unit 2 Test