HWC Day 17 - Considering the History of Africa

Objectives: Detail significant accomplishments of select empires, states, & kingdoms of Ancient & Medieval Africa.  Explore the course and consequences of imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Hujumbo! When you arrive to class, please join your presentation groups and share a link to your presentation with Mrs. Friday. We'll spend the first portion of class examining the ancient and medieval Africa. Then, we'll head down to the library to investigate imperialism in Africa.

Homework:

• TODAY - Ancient & Medieval Civilizations presentations due in class
• Thursday, February 16 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Achievable Dreams?") due in class (START EARLY - "Whose Dream Was it Anyway?" will take you awhile.)
• Monday, February 20 - African nationalist note sheet due in class
• Wednesday, February 22 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology)
• Thursday, February 23 - Part C of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Tuesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test
• Tuesday, February 28 - Unit 2 PDPs & SJSs due on class blog by midnight

Extending class activities:

• "7 Medieval African Kingdoms Everyone Should Know About" (Atlanta Black Star, 12/5/2013)
• "Civilization Overview: African Kingdoms" (Timemaps)
• "Kingdoms of Central Africa" (Story of Africa - BBC)
• "West African Kingdoms" (Story of Africa - BBC)