2013-2014 European Imperialism and Africa Lesson Plan
Dates:
Essential and Guiding Questions:
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Why is it important to develop an appreciation of other cultures?
How does religion impact the development of cultures?
How has the process of “modernization” affected Africa?
How has conflict affected Africa?
How do the cultures of sub-Saharan Africa impact the global community?
What are the core beliefs of Animism?
How have Animist beliefs affected sub-Saharan Africa?
What events, figures, and processes impacted Africa from imperialism through independence?
What issues currently affect Africa?
What internal conflicts have shaped the development of Africa?
What factors influence Africa’s position in the global community?
Lesson:
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Quiet Question: Type One Prompt---We are going to do the Readers’ Theatre Skit “Lost in
Africa”. I need volunteers for the following roles:
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Talk Show Host Jackson:
Carstairs:
Mary Livingstone:
Dr. David Livingstone:
Henry Morton Stanley:
James Bennett, Jr.:
After doing the skit, working with your partner, answer the following Reflection Questions:
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What reasons for going to and exploring Africa were discussed in the skit?
b) What problems/obstacles did explorers face in Africa and why?
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What discoveries were made and what impact did each have?
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Class: We are now going to watch the following film clips from United Streaming and you are
to take notes in the provided Main Idea Graphic Organizer.
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“European Imperialism in Africa” runs four minutes
“The Quest for Wealth: European Colonization and Imperialism in Africa” runs four
minutes and ten seconds
“The Scramble for Africa Colonies” runs for two minutes and twenty seconds
3. Individual/Homework: Read the “Overview and Defining Imperialism” Supplemental Reading
and take notes in the provided graphic organizers in either RED, PINK, or PURPLE PEN to make
it stand out differently from the upcoming class notes.
Chunking:
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Night One:
o Read and take notes from pages 1-3
Night Two:
o Read and take notes from pages 4-6
Day Two:
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Class: Ms. Barben is going to begin her Interactive Lecture on the Reasons/Causes for
Imperialism. You are to take notes in either PENCIL or BLACK or BLUE PEN in the provided
graphic organizer.
We will cover in class today:
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Old Imperialism
New Imperialism
Causes: Excitement/Dangers
Causes: Industrial Revolution/Technology
Causes: Economic and Natural Resources
Causes: Political---Nationalism and Militarism
5. Homework: Finish the reading and note-taking from the supplemental reading in either RED,
PINK, or PURPLE PEN to make it stand out differently from the upcoming class notes.
Day Three:
6. Class: Ms. Barben is going to continue her Interactive Lecture on the Reasons/Causes for
Imperialism. You are to continue taking notes in either PENCIL or BLACK or BLUE PEN in the
provided graphic organizer.
We will cover in class today:
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Causes: Racism and Social Darwinism
Causes: Religion and Humanitarianism
7. Homework: You are to begin reading and note-taking from the online textbook on the
different colonies in Africa. The textbook pages are 692-701. You are to take the notes in
either RED, PINK, or PURPLE PEN to make it distinguished from the class notes.
Chunking:
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Night One:
o Pages 692-697: Stop at Effects of Imperialism
Night Two:
o Pages 697-701: Start at Effects of Imperialism
Day Four:
8. Class: Ms. Barben is going to begin her Forms of Imperial Control and African Colonies
Powerpoint. You are to take notes in either PENCIL, BLACK, or BLUE PEN.
We will cover in class today:
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Forms of Imperial Control: Direct Rule and Indirect Rule
The Berlin Conference
British Colonies in Africa
French and German Colonies in Africa
9. Homework: Finish reading and note-taking from the textbook notes in either PENCIL or BLACK
or BLUE PEN in the provided graphic organizer.
Day Five:
10. Class: Ms. Barben is going to continue her Forms of Imperial Control and African Colonies
Powerpoint. You are to take the notes in either PENCIL, BLACK, or BLUE PEN.
We will cover in class today:
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Belgian Colonies in Africa
Italian Colonies in Africa
Portuguese Colonies in Africa
Spanish Colonies in Africa
African Resistance
Day Six:
11. Class: Ms. Barben is going to finish her Forms of Imperial Control and African Colonies
Powerpoint. You are to take the notes in either PENCIL, BLACK, or BLUE PEN.
We will cover in class today:
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Positive Effects of Imperialism
Negative Effects of Imperialism
12. Summative Assessment Homework: You will be writing an editorial on the examining the
impact of imperialism on Africa.
In the nineteenth century, Western industrialized powers pursued a policy of imperialism in Africa,
Asia, and South America. Their motivations were rooted in economic, political, social, and cultural
factors based upon a racist belief. Imperialism had positives and negatives effects for the imperialists
and the conquered people.
Argumentative Task 2 Question--- Do the benefits of imperialism justify the costs?
L2: After reading the textbook, the supplemental readings, and powerpoints, write an editorial that
addresses the question, examines the competing views, and support with evidence from the texts.
2013-2014 Imperialism Editorial Grade Sheet
Due on:
Student’s Name:
Period:
1._________The student turned the assignment in on time. For each day late, it is 10% off the
value:______
2._________The student wrote from one of the two perspectives: Worth 10 Points
a) You are writing from the viewpoint of the Europeans and believe the benefits of imperialism
justify the costs to the European mother country and to the African people.
b) You are writing from the viewpoint of the African people and believe the costs to your people
do not justify the benefits of imperialism for your country and for the European mother
country.
3._________There was a provocative headline that corresponds with your position. Worth 5 points.
4._________There was a historical image with caption from Ms. Barben’s Powerpoint or from the
supplemental of primary documents. Worth 10 points.
5._________ The First Section contained: Worth 15 points.
1)Hook to get the reader’s attention----thoughtful primary source quote, shocking statistic,
shocking or interesting story
2)5ws and How summary of the events reflecting chosen perspective and bias
3)Your chosen position
6.__________ The Second Section contained: Worth 25 points.
1)Your arguments that support your position---MUST HAVE A MIMUM OF TWO DIFFERENT
SUPPORTIVE ARGUMENTS.
2)Each must be well-developed into separate paragraphs.
3)Must provide well-thought out explanations.
4)Must provide specific historical details as evidence like historical examples, statistics, etc…
5)Must use a minimum of ONE different primary source as evidence for your arguments.
7.__________The Third Section contained: Worth 25 points.
1)Attack the opposing side’s arguments.
2)Must address a MINIMUM OF ONE OF THE OPPOSING ARGUMENTS.
3)Point out the weakness in their thinking and reasoning with thoughtful arguments.
 Explore how their views are hypocritical, not valid, how the negatives
outweigh the positives, etc…
4)Must provide specific historical details as evidence like historical examples, statistics, etc…
5)Must use a minimum of ONE different primary source as evidence for your arguments.
8._________The Fourth Section contained: Worth 10 points.
1)Review your main points.
2)Restate your position.
3)Close with a reference/tie in to your hook.
9.__________No Excuses: It was typed, spell-checked, grammar-checked, and edited for
capitalization. There was a SELF-EDITED ROUGH DRAFT with content and style corrections. Worth 10
Points
Total:
/110 Points
Chunking of Summative Assessment:
Night One:
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Decide on position for editorial.
Do pre-write for arguments for Sections Two and Three of editorial---writing down key
historical points and historical evidence from notes
Night Two:
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Read over the possible primary sources.
Select your two and make notes adding to the pre-write.
Night Three:
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Come up with headline that corresponds with position.
Select visual that supports your position and write caption.
Write the rough draft for the introduction section.
Night Four:
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Write the rough draft for the second section.
Night Five:
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Write the rough draft for the third section.
Night Six:
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Write the rough draft for the fourth section.
Have a parent, an older sibling, or classmate read and edit your rough draft.
Night Seven:
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Read and edit your own rough draft.
Make revisions and put together final draft. Due next class period.