HWC Day 13 - Considering "Africa"

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

Task:   We'll begin today's class watching "What Do We Know About Africa?"  After the video, you'll present on your assigned section of "Five Myths About Africa."  We'll also discuss your blog comments on the geographic and cultural diversity of Africa.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing the map of Africa.

Homework:

• TODAY - Part A of Africa Regional Study (post reflection as a comment to class blog BEFORE CLASS)
• Monday, September 15 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Tuesday, September 16 - African nationalist readings & notes due in class
• Wednesday, September 17 - Africa map quiz
• Thursday, September 18 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, September 19 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183 (reading notes may be used)
• Monday, September 22 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Wednesday, September 24 - Unit 2 Test