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Africa

Africa Unit 1.) Why study Africa? 2.) African history 3 .) African Culture 4.) Africa Today. Unit 1. Africa. Divide each side of paper into 4 pieces (8) On the top of each box write one of the following down Write your ideas (3) about what that element of is like in Africa

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Africa

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  1. Africa Unit 1.) Why study Africa? 2.) African history 3.) African Culture 4.) Africa Today Unit 1 Africa

  2. Divide each side of paper into 4 pieces (8) • On the top of each box write one of the following down • Write your ideas (3) about what that element of is like in Africa • Topics: 1) Food, 2) Landforms, 3) Climate, 4) Clothing, 5) Religion, 6) Government, 7) The Arts, 8) Hobbies/ activities After discussing write a small reflection under your notes. Were your wrong/right, etc. Anticipation Guide

  3. Africa is culturally divided among the different regions of Africa. Note that there are more than one answer. Key Note

  4. Why Study Africa? Please think to yourself, share with a partner, and then discuss with the class Reflective Africa

  5. Diversity of Africa: Africa, the second largest continent in the world, is a very diverse continent. This diversity is articulated in its physical geography and climate; in its plurality of cultures, traditions, beliefs, values, religions, and artistic expressions; in its many modes of economic production, distribution, and consumption; in its diverse social and political structures and practices. Why Study Africa?Diversity of Africa

  6. Africa has a rich history: Africa has a dynamic history - Africa was the birthplace of human societies; it has been home to many great civilizations; its history has been shaped by contact with others through great migrations, wars, slavery, colonialism, the Cold War, and the waxing and waning of state systems. Why Study Africa?Rich History

  7. Africa Globally Connected: For millennia, Africa has interacted with the outside world. This interaction has facilitated many African contributions and exports to the world, such as agricultural products, minerals and other material goods, as well as knowledge and cultural expressions. This interaction has also allowed African societies to benefit from imports from the outside world, such as information and other technologies. Special emphasis will be given to Africa's contributions to and trade with North America. Why Study Africa?World Relations

  8. Representations and Stereotypes of Africa: popular images of Africa held by Americans are based on stereotypes which offer fragmented, often inaccurate images of Africa. Throughout the prepared curriculum, we will be purposefully confronting stereotypes and misrepresentations of Africa that are popularly held by many Americans. Why Study Africa?Stereotypes

  9. 1. What do we know about Africa? 2. What more do we need to know and learn about Africa? 3. Why do we need to study and learn more about Africa? Journal

  10. What are the first 5 things that pop into your mind when you hear “Africa”? Think to yourself, share with a partner, then discuss with the class Think- Pair- shareStereotypes of Africa

  11. CONCEPTS/ VOCABULARY: Diversity: the state or fact of being of a different kind, form, character; difference; unlikeness. History: 1. the branch of knowledge dealing with past events. 2. a continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc., usually written as a chronological account; chronicle; example: a history of Cameroon. Globalization : the act of extending to other or all parts of the globe; making world wide; example: efforts to globalize the auto industry. Why Study Africa Unit?Key Terms

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