HWC Day 14 - 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:   Habari za mchana! When you arrive to class, please get out a computer and take the "Think You Know Africa?" quiz.  Next, we'll split into groups to consider the political status of Africa prior to 1850.  Then, we'll use your forum posts and the DBQ to explore the geography, culture, and history of Africa prior to the Age of Imperialism.

Homework:

• TODAY - Part A of Africa Regional Study (Moodle forum post due BEFORE class)
• Friday, February 20 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Monday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, February 24 - African nationalists readings & notes due in class
• Wednesday, February 25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Thursday, February 26 - Reading quiz on G&D pp. 163-183 (reading notes may be used)
• Friday, February 27 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Monday, March 2 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, March 2 - Africa current events due in NoodleTools "HWC Africa Current Events" dropbox
• Friday, April 24 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC

Extending class activities:

• "7 Medieval African Kingdoms Everyone Should Know About" (Atlanta Black Star, 12/5/2013)
• "Civilization Overview: African Kingdoms" (Timemaps)