HWC Day 19 - Imperialism in Africa

Objectives:   Explore the course and consequences of imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Identify and dispel misperceptions about Africa.

Task:  Hujumbo! When you arrive to class, please get out "Scramble for Africa." We'll spend the first few minutes of class finishing our review. Then, we'll head down to the lobby for a short simulation. When we return to the classroom, we'll form a discussion circle to consider "Achievable Dreams."

Homework:

• TODAY - Part B of Africa Regional Study 
• Tuesday, February 21 - 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 Discussion:

• "An African Voice" (The Atlantic, 8/2/2000)
• "After Empire: Chinua Achebe & the Great African Novel" (New Yorker, 5/26/2008)