Dec
18
2007

admin
Today we took the Chapter 17 test and notebook quiz. If you were absent, you will need to take these as soon as you return. Remember, it is your responsibilitiy for all make-up work.
We also started working on the two assignments below. These are for homework if not completed in class.
Assignment 1:
Define the following vocabulary words on page 74 in your notebook. You will find the definitions starting on page 523 in your textbook.
coup d’etat
OAU
mediate
ECOWAS
susbsistence farming
cash crop
rite of passage
Assignment 2:
Complete pp 160-161 in your workbook. Note: You do not have to complete the graphic web under "As You Read"
Have a great afternoon!
Dec
17
2007

admin
Remember: Chap 17 test and notebook quiz tomorrow!
Dec
14
2007

admin
Today we updated our notebooks and worked on our study guide for chapter 17. Make sure that your study guide is completed by Monday. Remember your chapter test is on Tuesday along with your notebook quiz.
Homework: Study guide
Have a great weekend:)
Dec
12
2007

admin
Today we learned about the ethnic violence in Kenya and Rwanda. We also completed case studies on these two countries. We will continue tomorrow discussing Nigeria.
Homework: none
Announcement: Chap 17 test and notebook quiz on Tuesday, 12/18th.
Dec
11
2007

admin
We presented our colonial maps today and I was very impressed! Hopefully this art project will help you realize the impact colonialism has had on Africa.
Homework: none
Announcement: Chapter 17 test and notebook quiz on Tuesday, 12/18th.
Dec
07
2007

admin
Agenda:
1. Make-up work
2. "Colonial Catastrophe" discussion
3. Video "The People of Africa"
Homework: none
This is Mrs. Mullen saying:
Have a great weekend:)
Dec
06
2007

admin
Agenda:
1. "What a Mess" Colonialism in Africa
2. Face to Face with Jomo Kenyatta
Homework: none
If you were absent: You will need to read the handout "Face to Face with Jomo Kenyatta" and complete the colonial catastrophe worksheet.
Dec
05
2007

admin
Agenda:
1. Finishing pretest and updating notebooks
2. Reading pp 502-505 (African Empires)
3. Camel video
Camels are amazing animals that are perfectly adaptable to desert conditions!
Homework: none
Dec
04
2007

admin
Agenda:
1. Slave Diary
2. Pretest over upcoming curriculim
3. Updating notebooks
For those of you that didn’t finish the pretest, you will have an opportunity to complete it tomorrow.
Homework: none
Dec
03
2007

admin
Today we learned about the transatlantic slave trade in Africa. We read a poem, the history and a primary source document about the middle passage. Tomorrow we will write a slave diary.
Homework: none
This is Mrs. Mullen saying…
Be grateful for freedom.