Africa+-Imperialism+to+Present

Day One 1 What were the political, economic and social motivations of the New Imperialism?

Agenda 1. Homework for 1/6 2. Examine Map and Read Document 1. Map 3 conclusions -- analytical statements about the map based upon what you see and what you read last night 2. Underline one line in each paragraph of the short document beneath the maps. Be prepared to discuss its significance. 3. From what you have seen so far, how European colonization of Africa similar to and different from their colonization of Latin America in both methods and impact. 4.. New Imperialism reading -- ABC clio 3. New Imperialism Reading ABC Clio -- read in small group. In notes make acrostic for New Imperialism. There are 14 letters in "New Imperialism" and 13 paragraphs in the article. After each paragraph write a sentence or phrase that captures the important information in the paragraph. The 14th letter "m" can be used for a summary or final thought about New Imperialism Got to "NEW" -- will finish IMPERIALISM on Monday.

Day Two How did imperialism impact the continent of Africa and the Global Community? Agenda (Period 5) 1. Odds and Ends 2. Mini Socratic Assignment Roll Out 3. Mini Lecture - Global Context of Imperialism - with books to look at map (Did not get all the way through flipchart got up to missionaries - add Onward Christian Soldiers)

Agenda Period 6 - Lunch Block 1. Mini Lecture - Global Context of Imperialism (Got through technology - use version with Onward Christian Soldiers next year) ) After Lunch: Roll out Mini Socratic Assignment

Day Three 23456 EQ: Consider EQs from Day One and Two in the context of the documentary. Magnficient African Cake [|Magnificent African Cake] Summarizer: What is one thing from the documentary that you would talk about at the dinner table tonight?

Day Four 12345 / 61234 2. Mini Socratic for Documents 1-3

Day Five 56123

Agenda Mini Socratic Documents 4-6 (next year eliminate Lure of Diamonds and maybe one of the nationalism readings probably Great African Hunt)

Days Six and Seven 45612 (Monday) EQ: How did the political, economic and social mindset of Europe impact the African continent? EQ: To what extent were European values and beliefs in these areas complimentary? To what extent did they conflict? Mini Socratic Document 7 Timeline - Global Intersection Identify European mindset, values, beliefs -- discuss with regard to EQ Brainstorm values Brainstorm impact Write analytical topic sentences - peer edit. Read "The Rise of Nationalism" and "Freedom Regained"

Day Eight

EQ: How and why did the decolonization of Africa take place following World War II? What challenges did the newly independent nations face? Read Decolonization from ABC CLIO Flipchart and discussion of Ghana and Congo Finish class with The Man and the Elephant (next year - spend more time defining exactly what decolonization is...)

Day Nine 12345 / 61234 Thursday Friday EQ: Why was Kenya's path to independence violent? Was the Mau Mau Revolt justified? Document A; Curricular Connections? Which isms are active? Document B: What is your reaction to the description of the Kenyan Flag? What are the benefits and drawbacks associated with this point of view? Would Mandela approve of the flag? Why or Why not?

Document C: How does the oath simultaneously accept and reject Western political, economic, social values? Which line do you think is most telling? Connections Document D: $ line? Based on this description what do you think was the likely impact on the Mau Mau Revolt on British Rule in Kenya? postscript

Exam Review Day 56123 (not actual order period 4 is added)

EXAM

Tuesday And Wednesday 1/28 61234 B Day Lab 6 Modern Africa Webquest - begin in class finish for homework

(Webquest worked really well -- kids preferred it to Latin America project)

CANCELED PLANS BECAUSE OF SNOW DAY….. Day One EQ: What were the motivations, justifications and impression of New Imperialism?

Agenda 1. Silent Conversation Imperialism Quotes (7 quotes) 4 minutes per station What does the quote mean? Rewrite it in your own words. Agree or disagree with its message? What is the motivation behind the quote? What connections can you make between the quote and events you have previously studied in history or current events? What are the benefits or drawbacks of this point of view? What questions do you have about the quote? How is the quote similar to or different from the quotes that you have already looked at? How would you respond to the quote? How can you build on the questions or comments of others about the quote?

2. De-brief (2 minutes per debrief) Meet back at your starting document and summarize the conversation.

3. New Imperialism Reading ABC Clio -- read in small group. In notes make acrostic for New Imperialism. There are 14 letters in "New Imperialism" and 13 paragraphs in the article. After each paragraph write a sentence or phrase that captures the important information in the paragraph. The 14th letter "m" can be used for a summary or final thought about New Imperialism. Begin in class -- finish for homework if necessary.



Day Two How did imperialism impact the continent of Africa and the Global Community?

Agenda 1. Introduce Mini Socratic Project (10 minutes)

Activator: (15 minutes) Examine Map and Read Document 1. Map 3 conclusions -- analytical statements about the map based upon what you see and what you read last night 2. Underline one line in each paragraph of the short document beneath the maps. Be prepared to discuss its significance 3. From what you have seen so far, how European colonization of Africa similar to and different from their colonization of Latin America in both methods and impact.

• Mini-Lecture: Global Context of Imperialism (25 minutes)

Day Three Agenda Magnificent African Cake Period 6: After Lunch: Debrief Magnificent African Cake / Mini Socratic Work Period

Day Four

Agenda: 1. Debrief African Cake for Period 5 2. Mini Socratic for Documents 1-3 Periods 5 and 6 After Lunch: Period 6 Only - FInish Mini Socratics if necessary -- Mini Socratic Work Period

Day Five

Agenda Mini Socratic Documents 4-6

Day Six Mini Socratic Document 7 Evaluate process - feedback Based on the information in these documents and what what challenges do you see for African nations seeking independence? Mini Lecture independence movements