1. March 29 Journal 1: If you could spend the day with one person living or dead that you have never met, who would it be? Why did you choose this person? Please be specific. Global Tournament Discussion Review for the Draft Global Tournament Draft CNN Student News

2. March 31 The students will examine, explore, and study the religion, culture, government, economics, and geography of many African countries. The students will be introduced to and explore genocide and its impact in Africa and across the globe. The students will understand what genocide is and review the many forms of it that have occurred and they will study how it has affected the world. Journal 2 – What is Genocide? Can you offer an example? Genocide Notes CNN Student News Go to the library the second half of class to research your significant person.

3. Acts of Genocide Occurring in the Eastern Hemisphere Genocide in the 20 th Century

4. What exactly is Genocide? The deliberate and systematic extermination of an ethnic, racial, political, or religious group. Raphael Lemkin coined the phrase from the Greek root genos, meaning “family, tribe or race” and the Latin root cide meaning “killing.”

5. Turkish Persecution of Armenians The first genocide of the 20 th century occurred when Turkey eliminated Armenians from their historical homeland, located around Mount Ararat. Due to religious differences, between 1915 and 1918, Turkey decimated between 1.5 and 2 million Armenians through forced deportations and massacres.

6. Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin When Vladimir Lenin died in 1924, Joseph Stalin became the leader of the Soviet Union. Through forced labor camps, famine and executions, Stalin was responsible for the deaths of at least 10 million of his countrymen. Some historians estimate the total to be closer to 20 million.

7. Japanese Rape of Nanking, China Prior to World War II, Japanese forces invaded the Chinese town of Nanking. A massacre ensued and lasted 6 weeks. Between 1937 and 1938, the Japanese were responsible for 300,000 deaths and countless rapes of Chinese women.

8. Nazi Holocaust in Germany Beginning in 1938, the Jewish population of Germany began a period of discrimination. From 1938 to 1945, 13 million people, including 6 million people of the Jewish faith, were killed by the Nazi Holocaust. The Nazis built ovens in many of their concentration camps to destroy the bodies of the dead.

9. Cambodian Genocide Led by Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge eliminated any people who were sympathetic to the previous leaders in Cambodia. Between 1975 and 1979, 2 Million Cambodians were killed on their way to or in the “Killing Fields.”

10. Srebrenica Massacre In the Republic of Bosnia- Herzegovina, conflict between the three main ethnic groups, the Serbs, Croats, and Muslims, resulted in genocide committed by the Serbs against the Muslims in Bosnia. In 1995, under the leadership of Slobodan Milosevic, Serbians massacred about 200,000 Bosnians, many buried in mass graves.

11. Rwandan Genocide Hutu Majority of the Rwandan people Discriminated against by the Belgians Shorter, dark skinned Tutsi Minority of the Rwandan population. Favored by the Belgian colonists Taller, lighter skinned Rwandan Refugee Camp in Zaire

12. 8 Stages of Genocide 1. Classification – “Us vs. Them” mentality, creation of categories for different people. 2. Symbolization – Names or symbols are given to the classifications. 3. Dehumanization – One group denies the humanity of the group. 4. Organization – Genocide is always organized, usually by militia (private army). 5. Polarization - Extremists drive the groups apart. 6. Preparation - Victims are identified and separated out because of their ethnic or religious identity. 7. Extermination begins, and quickly becomes the mass killing legally called “genocide.” 8. Denial – perpetrators burn the bodies, cover up evidence, intimidate witnesses and admit nothing.

13. April 4 The students will continue to and explore genocide and its impact in Africa and across the globe. The students will be introduced to African vocabulary for the upcoming unit and will begin to understand the definitions of the provided words. Journal 3 – What do you feel causes people to commit acts of genocide against other groups of people? What can lessen it from happening? Finish Genocide notes Introduce African Vocabulary Tournament will begin. Hotel Rwanda (next class)

14. April 6 #4 Bell Ringer Tell me three things you think you may know about Africa.

15. The SWBAT have a better understanding of the culture of Africa. 4-6-16 Bell Ringer #4 Africa presentation Continue significant person contest African vocabulary

16. April 8 The students will continue their look at the culture of Africa Journal 5 – Pick an African country from pages 502 to 507. Compare a country’s profile with the profile of the U. S.. List 3 things that are drastically different from the U.S.. Africa Facts and Figures CNN Student News Continue significant person contest Make sure Vocabulary is done and introduce map of Africa.

17. Bell Ringer #6 for April 13 What do you know about Apartheid?

18. The SWBAT understand what Apartheid is and it’s influence in South Africa April 13 Bell Ringer #6 Notes over Apartheid Video clip Continue significant person contest Begin Hotel Rwanda

19. Bell Ringer #7 for April 15 List three cultural differences between North Africa and Sub Sahara Africa?

20. The SWBAT better understand Genocide and the culture of Africa by watching Hotel Rwanda April 15 Bell Ringer #7 Finish significant person contest (Championship) Continue watching Hotel Rwanda and fill out video guide.

22. Definition: Separateness or a system of racial segregation A system of legal racial segregation enforced by the Nationalist Party in South Africa between 1948 and 1994. The rights of the majority black inhabitants of South Africa were stopped and minority rule by whites was enforced Apartheid

23. Fertile farmland and mineral resources Diamonds, gold, and platinum mines English and Dutch colonized in the 17 th century Battle over this land between the two countries Mild climate South Africa

24. 1948 racial discrimination laws were enacted Prohibition of marriage between non-whites and whites White only jobs Classifications based on color: white, black, or colored History of Apartheid

25. 1951 formed African reserves or homelands where blacks were separated Citizens only of the homeland, not South Africa Must have passes to leave the homeland Bantu Authorities Act

26. African National Congress (ANC) Established in 1927 Fight for an African State 1960 a large group refused to carry passes and were arrested 69 Africans were killed and 187 wounded in protest Protest was on again off again until 1989 Thousands arrested without hearings Died in custody, some tortured, or had life in prison African Protest

27. World Wide Pressure 1994 apartheid was no longer a law Today, ANC controls the government Poor Economics Segregated Reverse Discrimination Failure to invest in education, social services, and public health projects End of Apartheid

28. Welcome to Africa Africa is the second largest and second most populated continent in the world.

29. Africa by the Numbers  Covers over 11,700,000 square miles  54 Nations  Over 1,000 languages are spoken  1.1 billion people (2nd largest)

30. Geography Largest cities Largest cities Lagos, Nigeria has an estimated 21 million peopleLagos, Nigeria has an estimated 21 million people Cairo, Egypt has an estimated 17 million peopleCairo, Egypt has an estimated 17 million people Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania Tallest mountain in Africa at 19,340 feetTallest mountain in Africa at 19,340 feet Lake Victoria Lake Victoria Feeds the world’s longest river, the Nile at 4,258 milesFeeds the world’s longest river, the Nile at 4,258 miles Sahara Desert Sahara Desert Largest desert in the worldLargest desert in the world

31. Africa is a Divided Continent Different Racial & Cultural Zones Sahara Desert Northern Africans Lighter-SkinLighter-Skin Speak ArabicSpeak Arabic MuslimsMuslimsSub-SaharanAfricans Darker Skin Bantu/Swahili 1000’s of tribes & cultures

32. Colonization Portuguese established coastal colonies in the 15th century Portuguese established coastal colonies in the 15th century Europeans penetrated the African interior by the late 1800’s Europeans penetrated the African interior by the late 1800’s British and French Missionaries British and French Missionaries Established primarily Catholic and Protestant colonies.Established primarily Catholic and Protestant colonies.

33. Political Change in Africa  By WWI only Liberia & Ethiopia remained free  The second half of the 20th Century brought independence  Independence did not mean freedom  Anarchy, Civil War, Dictatorships…  Tribal loyalties often take precedence over allegiance to the new nations.

34. Africa Today Religion Animism is practiced in Africa North Africa – Islam Sub-Sahara – Animism & Christianity

35. The African Economy Economics – Highly dependent on mineral resources such as diamonds, gold, platinum, etc. Developing – Most of the countries are classified as developing. Why? Low literacy rates and low per capita GDP’s Religious and tribal differences are responsible for the lack of national unity and economic prosperity.

36. Bell Ringer #8 for 4-19-16 Learning outcomes. Number your paper from 1-10

37. The SWBAT better understand the culture of Africa and the issues behind the genocide of Africa by watching and discussing the video Hotel Rwanda. Bell Ringer learning outcomes. Make sure students have vocabulary finished. Hotel Rwanda and video guide. Championship in 1A Quiz next class period

38. April 21 The students will display their understanding of Sub Saharan Africa by meeting proficiency on a quiz. Journal/Bell Ringer #9: Give me your feelings about the video you are watching. Should the United States helped in this situation? Why or why not? Write down three things you learned about Africa in this unit. CNN Student News Review Finish video Quiz over Africa

39. The students will be able to show what they have learned about Africa by meeting proficiency on a quiz April 25 Bell Ringer #10: Learning outcomes Quiz Africa Significant person test Make sure video guide and significant person essay is done Europe map Check Bell Ringers. You should have 10