Mullen’s Megaphone

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!

Remember: Chap 17 test and notebook quiz tomorrow!

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:)

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.

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.

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:)

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.

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

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

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.