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World Geography February 22-26 (updated 2/26)

Monday 22nd: issues in Africa- violence, Rwanda, Somalia; Rwanda reflection due- discussion

Tuesday 23rd: issues in Africa- diseases- AIDS, and education; map tests retuned today

Make-up Africa political map tests/ retakes before or after school today.

Wednesday 24th: review for test.  Most of the questions are here:

Thursday 25th: Unit Test Africa (chapters 18-20); maps of Middle East and North Africa (see tomorrow for download)

Unit 6 Test Sub-Saharan Africa: chapter 18 web notes, chapter 18 questions, 7 reasons for African instability, chapter 19 questions, outline notes- History and People of Sub-Saharan Africa, chapter 20 outline, Hotel Rwanda (not about the movie, know the situation- Rwanda, Hutus vs. Tutsis, genocide)

Friday 26th: Middle East pretest; complete maps Download Middle East & North Africa Map; Download Middle East and North Africa features (physical side due on Monday, March 1)

If you did not get the physical map checked off today it will be checked Monday at the beginning of class.  Physical map test on Tuesday, 3/2

SSWG4 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.a Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.b Describe the major climates of Sub-Saharan Africa and how they have affected the development of Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.c Describe the pattern of population distribution in the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa in relation to urbanization and modernization.

SSWG4.d Explain how Sub-Saharan Africa's physical features have impacted the distribution of its population.

SSWG4.e Analyze how the migration of people such as the Bantu and Zulu have impacted the economic cultural and political aspects of Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.f Analyze the strengths and weaknesses in the development of Sub-Saharan Africa including factors such as linguistic, tribal, and religious diversity, literacy levels, and the colonial legacy.

SSWG4.g Describe the ethnic and religious groups in Sub-Saharan Africa including major customs and traditions.

SSWG4.h Analyze the impact of drought and desertification on Sub-Saharan Africa.

 

Essential Question: How has foreign intervention in Africa affected the continent's development?

World Geography February 16-19 (updated 2/19)

Tuesday 16th: Review maps of West and Central Africa Download Africa West and Central- Rice; introduction to Rwanda situation; Hotel Rwanda- answer questions

Wednesday 17th: Review maps of West and Central Africa; Hotel Rwanda

Thursday 18th: Map Test- West and Central Africa; Hotel Rwanda

Friday 19th: wrap up Hotel Rwanda- discuss, writing assignment; unit test next week

Thursday 25th: Unit Test Africa (chapters 18-20)

SSWG4 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.a Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.b Describe the major climates of Sub-Saharan Africa and how they have affected the development of Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.c Describe the pattern of population distribution in the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa in relation to urbanization and modernization.

SSWG4.d Explain how Sub-Saharan Africa's physical features have impacted the distribution of its population.

SSWG4.e Analyze how the migration of people such as the Bantu and Zulu have impacted the economic cultural and political aspects of Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.f Analyze the strengths and weaknesses in the development of Sub-Saharan Africa including factors such as linguistic, tribal, and religious diversity, literacy levels, and the colonial legacy.

SSWG4.g Describe the ethnic and religious groups in Sub-Saharan Africa including major customs and traditions.

SSWG4.h Analyze the impact of drought and desertification on Sub-Saharan Africa.

 

Essential Question: How has foreign intervention in Africa affected the continent's development?

World Geography Feb. 8-12 (updated 2/12)

Monday 8th: review chapter 18; review political features of Africa (South and East) Download Africa political East-South; physical map tests returned

Tuesday 9th: Review for Map Test; Introduction to outlining; History and People of Sub-Saharan Africa notes

Wednesday 10th: Chapter 19 questions due Download Chapter 19 Questions; finish People and history of Africa

Thursday 11th: BOOKS needed; Political map test- South and East Africa only; chapter 20 outline

Friday 12th: review chapter 20 Download Chapter 20 blank outline; video on Africa- Apartheid

Coming up- 18th: Political map test (West and Central); Tuesday the 23rd: Unit test on Africa, chapters 18-20; movie next week- Hotel Rwanda

SSWG4 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.a Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.b Describe the major climates of Sub-Saharan Africa and how they have affected the development of Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.c Describe the pattern of population distribution in the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa in relation to urbanization and modernization.

SSWG4.d Explain how Sub-Saharan Africa's physical features have impacted the distribution of its population.

SSWG4.e Analyze how the migration of people such as the Bantu and Zulu have impacted the economic cultural and political aspects of Sub-Saharan Africa.

SSWG4.f Analyze the strengths and weaknesses in the development of Sub-Saharan Africa including factors such as linguistic, tribal, and religious diversity, literacy levels, and the colonial legacy.

SSWG4.g Describe the ethnic and religious groups in Sub-Saharan Africa including major customs and traditions.

SSWG4.h Analyze the impact of drought and desertification on Sub-Saharan Africa.

 

Essential Question: How has foreign intervention in Africa affected the continent's development?