Africa & Conflict Review&Reflection

Objectives Review key elements of African geography, Form own ideas about conflict and conflict resolution. Consider actions that individual citizens, governments, and international organizations may take to end conflict. Reflect on unit learning and structure.

African Geography Review

African History Review Scramble for Africa – Causes? – Resolution? – Successes? Effects of Euro Rule? – Govt – Econ – Social Independence Mvmts

Africa Today

Conflict Review

Conflict Resolution Review

Conflict Reflection Discuss your understanding of conflict: – What social, economic, and political conditions characterize countries with the most severe examples of conflict? – What role do new technological advances (esp in communication) play in conflict? – Do international organizations have the right to violate a country's sovereignty in order to protect innocent civilians? – Is peaceful resolution of international conflict possible?

Skill Reflection Discuss your mastery of the skills we focused on in this unit, “Finding, Evaluating, and Citing Resources.” What did you learn about the research process? What did you learn about yourself as a researcher? How will you use this skill going forward?

Project Reflection Reflect on the way in which you demonstrated your understanding of unit content. Discuss your strengths and weaknesses in project completion. What would you repeat/change going forward?

Unit Reflection Discuss your thoughts on the “Africa & Conflict” unit. Think about structure, activities, assessments. What did you like/dislike? What suggestions do you have going forward?

Thoughts you’d like to share? Closure