HWC Day 15 - What Do We Know About Africa?

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Examine perceptions and misperceptions of Africa.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please download the "What Do We Know About Africa?" viewing guide.  You'll complete this chart as you watch the film.  Then, after the film, you'll write a concise summary of the film.  Be sure that your summary includes a clear topic sentence and supporting evidence from the film.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY -  "Five Myths About Africa" reflection posts due before class
• Thursday, February 15 - Africa map due (short review game in class)
• Friday, February 16 - Part A of Africa Regional Study  ("Achievable Dreams?") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Africa Map Quiz (see study guide on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 21 - African nationalists discussion (research individuals, read documents, & complete note sheet BEFORE class)
• Wednesday, February 21 - PAW 1
• Thursday, February 22 - Part B of Africa Regional Study ("Confronting the Past") due in class
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test