1. Warm Up January 04, 2011
Group nine (9) words from the wall and group them into 3 groups of 3 based on their meanings. Explain why you grouped the words in the manner you did.
( 5 mins)

2. Standard/Element
SS7H1: The student will analyze continuity and change in Africa leading to the 21st century.
a) Explain how the European partitioning across Africa contributed to conflict, civil war, and to artificial political boundaries.

3. Today I will learn how European partitioning affected Africa because unstable governments are the basis for many conflicts in the continent

4. Essential Question:
How did European partitioning of Africa contribute to conflict, civil war, and to artificial political boundaries?

5. Activator
Now we will read the Dateline on page 523 together. Answer ONE of the following questions: (1) How does the political cartoon support the article? (2) How might Africans have responded?

6. What does this political cartoon symbolize?

7. Imperialism in Africa

8. Key Terms -Imperialism in Africa
imperialism– Control by one country over another country’s government, trade, and culture.
nationalism– The demand for self-rule and a strong feeling of loyalty to one’s nation.
Partition- a separation of something
Colonize- to establish a colony in; to settle

9. Imperialism in Africa Causes Results Europeans desired wealth ($)
Europeans created “artificial boundaries” in Africa
Many African nations wanted to be free of European rule
They colonized Africa because of its natural resources
Conflict and civil war broke out
Nationalism and nationalist movements began

10. Create your own Graphic Organizer
Now you will work within your group and use chart paper to create a poster size graphic organizer that illustrates the causes/effects of European partitioning in Africa. Use the information learned in class today along with pages of the text book.
Each group member will have a role
Researcher- provides accurate information to the group
Task Manager- ensures that everyone stays on task
Illustrator/ Writer- Makes sure the graphic organizer looks great
4. Reporter- presents the group’s graphic organizer

11. Learning Frame Today I learned about _________________ with my class.
The first thing we learned was _________________. Next,
______________________________________________.
Then__________________________________________.
After that, ______________________________________.
I also learned that _______________________________ .
The next time we study ________________, I want to learn
More about _____________________________________ .