Mullen’s Megaphone

We ended our week by watching a video that captured most of what we have learned about ethnic groups, colonialism and lifestyles of the people. Announcement: Unit 6 test on Thursday, 2/4/10.

Warm-up #5 How has the European colonization impacted Africa?

AGENDA:
Africa video

After our reading of a primary source account of what the Africans had to endure during the “Middle Passage”, we wrote a slave diary putting ourselves in the role of either the slave or the slave trader. These diaries are due tomorrow.

Warm-up #4 If you found yourself in a situation that seemed hopeless, what would you do?

AGENDA:
Slave trade in Africa
Slave Diary

Homework: slave diary

Today we reviewed the movie and finished our discussion on apartheid. I handed back the RAFT writing assignment, unit 5 test and colonial art project. We shared some of these and displayed the art project.

Warm-up #2 Name one thing from the movie that helped you understand apartheid.

AGENDA:
RAFT and Colonial Art Project
Apartheid Review

Homework: none

We took the Unit 5: Test today and then discussed apartheid. Remember, if you were absent, you will need to make-up the test.

Warm-up #9 Which part of Africa has access to the Niger River?

AGENDA:
Unit test
Apartheid

Homework: Read apartheid worksheet and answer questions.

Today we had fun while we reviewed for our unit 5 test by playing “Risky Business”. Make sure that you study your guide tonight so that you will make an outstanding grade tomorrow!

Warm-up #9 Name two reasons for desertification.

AGENDA:
Reviewing make-up work
Review game

Announcement and homework: Study for your Unit 5 Test tomorrow!

The first five people to come to me in homeroom and give me the answer to the question below, wins a treat!

Here is the question:
In what ways did colonialism impact Africa today? (give me two ways)

For those that need the answers to the study guide, see below:
Unit 5 Test: Study Guide
1. that spirits can possess a person
2. one who lives on the coast
3. Swahili
4. Bantu
5. Bantu
6. Nayme
7. Ghana
8. salt and gold
9. Islam
10. ethnic
11. grasslands making up half of the African continent
12. camels
13. one who wanders from place to place to find food and water
14. overgrazing, overuse of the land by the people, slash and burn farming
15. Congo
16. Niger
17. rich topsoil carried from one location to another by floodwaters
18. The water is contaminated with human and animal waste
19. Islam
20. Bantu, Arabic
21. the Bantu practice Animism, Christianity and Islam
22. the Bantu migration covered a large expanse of the African continent
23. Shanti, Christian and Islam
24. Stool
25. throughout Africa
26. the Quran is written in Arabic
27. religious
28. savanna
29. cutting down trees
30. salt and gold
31. Kalahari
32. desertification
33. Niger
34. Salt
35. the Dam has allowed year-round irrigation

Today we learned about European colonialism in Africa and how it impacted the people there. We will follow up with an art project tomorrow.

Warm-up#7 Why were the Europeans attracted to Africa?

AGENDA:
1. Face to Face with Jomo Kenyatta
2. Colonial Catastrophe Worksheet

Announcement: Unit 5 test on Wednesday, 1/20/10

Homework: none

We started Unit 6 today by taking a pre-test over the history of Africa. We then talked about Dr. Livingstone and how his influence created interest for the British. Tomorrow we will learn about the effects of colonial rule in this great continent.

Warm-up #7 Define colonialism.

AGENDA
Turning in RAFT assignment
1. Unit 6 Standards
2. Pre-test over Unit 6
3. “What a Mess” – Colonial Rule in Africa

Homework: none

For the first five students to come to me in homeroom and tell me why Dr. Livingstone had a desire to go to Africa.. a chocolate treat awaits you:o)

We started class with a question and answer session on the writing assignment that is due tomorrow. Remember this is a major grade. We then talked about the amazing desert animal, the camel, and watched a short video on how adaptable this animal is to its surroundings.

Warm-up #5 Where are Muslims found in Africa today?

AGENDA:
1. Catch up: RAFT, Notebook
2. Appointment Clocks
3. Camel Video

Homework: RAFT assignment due tomorrow!

For the first ten people to come in homeroom tomorrow morning and give me a cool fact about the camel–you will win a treat from me!

Lack of water and desertification are just a few of the environmental issues that Africa faces. Today we learned about these issues and possible solutions. We also started discussing the different ethnic groups that live in this great continent.

Warm-up #3 Africa has _________ of the world’s telephone lines.

AGENDA:
1. Notebook wrap-up
2. Unit 5: Africa’s Environment Issues
3. Ethnic groups in Africa

Homework: none

For the first five people who come to my homeroom and give me the answer to the question below, they will win a tasty treat:
What did Mrs. Mullen bring to share with the class today?

We had a very active class today when we organized our notebook! If you were absent, you will need to get with a classmate/friend to help you set up your notebook. We also took a virtual tour of beautiful African landforms.

Warm-up #2 Name two things that you have learned about Africa.

AGENDA:
1. Organizing notebook
2. Africa map review

Homework: none