Mr. Phillips Name:__________________________
Period:____________
Learning Targets for Demonstrating Proficiency in State Standards:
1) I can identify the major geographic features and physical landforms of the African continent, including mountains, rivers, and deserts. (HS.14)
Introduction to Geography notes
Chapter 24 in the textbook
2) I can explain the three primary reasons for European colonization of Africa.
(HS.6)
European Colonialism Notes
3) I can demonstrate an understanding of the three general effects of European colonization on the African continent. (HS.6)
-Effects of European Colonialism Notes
4) I can define apartheid and analyze its characteristics and influence on the history of South Africa. (HS.6, HS.18)
Apartheid Packet (Apartheid Laws, Ch.27 sec 3 Worksheet, Power of One video,
5) I can explain who Nelson Mandela was and why he was an important historic figure. (HS.1)
6) I can evaluate how natural resources (particularly diamonds) caused conflict in
Africa. (HS.19)
Diamond Production/GDP Map
Blood Diamonds Excerpts
7) I can examine the causes, course, and consequences of the Rwanda Genocide.
(HS.2)
Rwanda Genocide Reading and Questions
Hotel Rwanda
Rwanda Genocide Summary
8) I can demonstrate an understanding of the Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk
Down incident)and its influence on American foreign policy during the Rwanda genocide. (HS.61)
Battle of Mogadishu Notes
American Foreign Policy during the Rwanda Genocide Reading.
9) I can evaluate the Sudan genocide and explain the details including: the areas
(territories), background of the conflict, impact, and how/if it has been resolved.
(HS.10, HS. 2)
Sudan Conflict Report
Darfur Now and Video Notes

Mr. Phillips Name:__________________________
Period:____________
10) I can explain how geography has shaped life in Kenya. (HS.22)
I can analyze how European colonialism influence Kenya. (HS.6)
I can explain why countries of east Africa have “strategic value”. (HS.16)
Ch. 27 sec. 1 and 2 Reading and Worksheet
Map Identification for Demonstrating Proficiency: (HS.14)
Nile River
White Nile
Niger River
Blue Nile
Congo River
Kalahari Desert
Sahara Desert
Rwanda
South Africa
Somalia
Kenya
Sierra Leone
Sudan
Egypt
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Sierra Leone
Ethiopia
CCSS Literacy Skills :
Reading: RH.9-10.2 Central ideas/Summary
Reading: RH.9-10.3 Event Chronology & Interaction
Writing: WHST.9-10.4 Production of Writing (development, organization, and style)