Africa by Jillian Guerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa Essential Questions: How does where someone live in Africa effect how they live? Why is Africa a challenged continent? en-us 2014-11-12 13:58:35 UTC 2023-10-06 15:24:54 UTC hello@padlet.com http://d262le4z25sx36.cloudfront.net/portraits/earth.jpg Main Dish - Choose where YOU would want to live in Africa. jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/41724141 On Day 8, you will individually complete this assignment in a written format (I haven't decided the format yet but when I do I will let you know!)

Explain why by including:

- Positives of living there (minimum of 2)

- Challenges of living there but how you can overcome these (minimum of 2)

- Comparison of your life now to the life of someone in that region.

]]> 2014-11-19 15:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/41724141 Appetizer - Geography of Africa Video jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/41736745 Watch this video - and take notes!

- Quick Facts

- Biomes

- Features

- Natural Resources

]]> 2014-11-19 16:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/41736745 Unit Outline jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/41885702 This is subject to change.

]]> 2014-11-20 14:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/41885702 Beverage - Map of Africa jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/41886233 You are required to complete the blank map of Africa (you can use the internet or an atlas to fill in the countries). Download and print the document attached to complete. You will also be required to take a map quiz by the end of the unit. You have the option of taking the quiz in sections (by region) or all together. You also have the option of taking the quiz anytime during the unit. UP TO YOU =) You should use Sheppard Software to help you study!

]]> 2014-11-20 14:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/41886233 Beverage - Vocabulary Words - There will be a vocab quiz that you can take whenever you feel ready! jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/41890796 Here are a list of vocab words you should know for this unit. Please feel free to let me know more words you come across that should be added to the list.

- Continent - Imperialism

- Region - Colonialism

- Literacy rate - Life expectancy

- Ethnic group - Natural resource

]]> 2014-11-20 14:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/41890796 Exploring North Africa jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42050563 2014-11-21 14:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42050563 Exploring West Africa jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42050594 2014-11-21 14:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42050594 Exploring Central Africa jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42050625 2014-11-21 14:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42050625 Exploring East Africa jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42050674 2014-11-21 14:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42050674 Exploring Southern Africa jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42116576 2014-11-21 19:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42116576 Appetizer - Continental Study jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42117194 There are 5 regions of Africa. Review PowerPoint and complete organizer or notes to get a better understanding of the 5 regions on a basic level.

]]> 2014-11-21 19:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42117194 Africa -- National Geographic jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42393770 2014-11-25 14:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42393770 The World Factbook jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42394768 2014-11-25 14:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42394768 Dessert - Think you know anything about Africa? Take the Africa Challenge!! jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42396598 See if you can beat my score of 75!!

]]> 2014-11-25 14:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42396598 Our Africa jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42402181 2014-11-25 14:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42402181 AFRICA - Explore the Regions jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42525028 2014-11-26 13:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42525028 Appetizer - Photo Essay jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42525420 Choose 1 photo essay (Aids, Conflict, Urban Africa, Environment, Women) to view. Write a detailed paragraph description of the photo essay you choose. Be prepared to share with the class.

]]> 2014-11-26 13:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42525420 Appetizer - Scramble for Africa Video 1 jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42526144 Take notes.

]]> 2014-11-26 13:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42526144 Appetizer - Scramble for Africa Video 2 jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42526202 Take notes.

]]> 2014-11-26 13:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42526202 Appetizer - Scramble for Africa Political Cartoons jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42528462 2014-11-26 14:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42528462 Appetizer - Scramble for Africa 1914 Map jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42529275 2014-11-26 14:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42529275 Appetizer - Colonialism in Africa Reading jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42530087 Download and annotate reading.

]]> 2014-11-26 14:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42530087 Side Dish - Regional Study jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42814794 In your groups, you will complete extensive research on one region of Africa. Your research will include:

- Geography/Climate (Location/Place/Region)

- Economy (HEI/Movement)

- Resources (HEI)

- Government (Region)

- People (Place/HEI/Movement/Region)

- Current Issues (HEI/Movement/Region)

- Photos, Maps, Graphs

To the right are resources that I have found that will be very helpful when conducting your research. Also textbook chapters 20, 21, 22, and 23 you may be able to find of use.

]]> 2014-12-01 13:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42814794 Main Dish - Presentation jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42815619 On Day 7, groups will present their regions to their peers. Presentation musts:

- 8 minutes (2 minutes of question and answer)

- everyone must contribute

- visuals

- flow/be organized

]]> 2014-12-01 13:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42815619 Side Dish - Log jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42815958 Each day (Day 3-6) you will have a morning meeting with your group to discuss what your jobs are for the day and you will have an afternoon meeting to discuss homework for that evening.

Also, you will complete a log each day where you will write down what you did, and rate your group and individual work.

]]> 2014-12-01 13:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42815958 Appetizer - Mapping Where and Why There jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42821496 2014-12-01 14:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42821496 Learning Menu jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42822896 Here is a list of all assignments and important due dates!! This unit will be done BEFORE WINTER BREAK!!!

]]> 2014-12-01 14:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42822896 Appetizer - Weigh the Impact jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42824157 ONLY FOR GROUP 2, 3, and 4. Download and complete assignment.

]]> 2014-12-01 14:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42824157 Appetizer - Continental Study Organizer 1  jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42831359 You can use this organizer or use lined paper and take notes.

]]> 2014-12-01 15:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42831359 African Countries jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42833123 2014-12-01 15:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42833123 Beverage - Africa Mapping Games from Sheppard Software jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42833889 2014-12-01 15:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42833889 Waka Waka - Shakira Music Video jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42834699 It's Time for Africa =)

]]> 2014-12-01 15:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42834699 Dessert - Africa Quiz 2! jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42836283 I got 100 percent!! Think you can?

]]> 2014-12-01 15:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42836283 Scramble Questions jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42845376 Group 1 - Create a list of the negative and positive effects and evaluate them then answer the following questions in a constructed response format.

- Does the good out weigh the bad? Why and explain your thinking.

- The reading claims that without colonization, Africa would be behind the rest of the world. Judge this statement. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Group 2, 3, and 4 - Complete the Weigh the Impact then answer the following questions in a constructed response format.

- Does the good out weigh the bad? Why and explain your thinking.

- What would Africa be like today if it were not for the modernizations that the Europeans brought?  Explain why you think the way you do…

]]> 2014-12-01 16:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/42845376 Dessert - 5 Themes jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43475813

5 Themes of Geography - Find an example of each theme for the continent of Africa.

1. Absolute Location

2. Relative Location

3. Physical Place

4. Human Place

5. Humans Adapt

6. Humans Modify

7. Human Depend

8. Movement

9. Physical Region

10. Human Region

]]> 2014-12-05 13:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43475813 Northern Africa Countries jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43489562 Western Sahara, Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria

]]> 2014-12-05 14:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43489562 Western Africa Countries jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43489765 Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo

]]> 2014-12-05 14:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43489765 Eastern Africa Countries jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43490121 Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania

]]> 2014-12-05 14:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43490121 Southern Africa Countries jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43490426 South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lestho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Madagascar

]]> 2014-12-05 14:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43490426 Central Africa Countries jguerrette https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43490699 Chad, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Zambia, Angola, Gabon

]]> 2014-12-05 14:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jguerrette/Africa/wish/43490699