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New Classroom Arrangement. We are going to break into groups to decide how the classroom should be rearranged. Each group will provide input on ideas for the new classroom configuration. Each group will submit a proposal for the new class configuration.
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New Classroom Arrangement • We are going to break into groups to decide how the classroom should be rearranged. • Each group will provide input on ideas for the new classroom configuration. • Each group will submit a proposal for the new class configuration. • Each group will receive a direction sheet that lists specific steps that must be followed. • You must follow your group’s directions precisely. • Each group will be provided with a blank classroom map, slips of paper, and tape.
Activity Response • How did you feel during this activity? • Why did you compete with the other groups to claim furniture? • Do you think this was a fair way to claim the furniture? • What might have been a better way? • If unclaimed furniture remains, who should get it?
Connecting the Experience With History • The students (European powers) become caught up in a competitive race to claim pieces of furniture (non-western territory) in the other side of the room (Africa, Asia, Middle East). • The students (European powers) used index cards (national flags) to stake their claim. • The students (European powers) used furniture (colonies) without knowing exactly how it would benefit them (territories were unknown and few colonies provided benefits.
Connecting the Experience With History • Three groups of students (Britain, Belgium, and France)had directions that told them to start sooner (They had a head start in acquiring colonies) . • The other students (other powers – Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Italy)resented this privilege and scrambled to try and catch up. • The students (European powers)discussed the fairness of the scramble and who should keep what furniture. (Berlin Conference on Africa)
Analogy of Imperialism • The competition for non-western territory among European powers was like... • Prospectors racing to stake a claim in the gold country • Concert goers clamoring for the best seats • Sharks in a feeding frenzy • You can choose one of the above analogies or you can create your own. • Below your response, make a simple drawing of the analogy and label the historical comparisons.
