1. Imperialism
Africa Project

2. Essential Question
What were the social and economic reasons that resulted in European expansion and the colonization of different parts of the world?

3. Learning target
I can identify and explain the consequences of Colonialism/Imperialism by researching a specific African country.

4. Africa Project requirements
PPT Slide 1 – The flag of your country – with text that explains its symbolism and history

5. Symbolism and history behind the American Flag.
1777 the Continental Congress adopted the first the 13 stripes of alternate red and white. Originally 13 stars represented 13 colonies.

6. According to custom and tradition, white signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

7. PPT Slide 2
A mix of pictures which must include: A map/colonial map of your country, a picture that shows the geography(plants/animals) , a picture that shows the culture/people
(this slide will be up on the screen while you explain your other research)

8. What pictures would you add to a PPT that would best represent the culture of the United States?
In your notebook write down 4th specific nouns..

9. PPT Slide 2 cont..
Your speech must give some brief background and statistical information:
Population, Size, Literacy Rates, Life Expectancy Rate, HDI, Per Capita GDP. “Choose items that are important to your country”
Most Common Languages, Most Common Religions, System of Government

10. United States Stats.
Census Bureau Reports at Least 350 Languages Spoken in U.S. Homes, 200 brought to the country by immigrants with English and Spanish being the most widely used.

11. PPT Slide 3
  A compelling issue facing your country today (or could have been in the somewhat recent past 19th or 20th century)
Examples: Warfare, genocide, revolution, health or medical crisis, environmental issue, significant person (positive or negative)

12. What does compelling mean?
At your table come up with 3 compelling issues that the United States has faced in the past or is currently facing.
One person at your table will share 1 of your compelling issues.

13. Works Cited Page AND the outline on the back of this paper.
PAPERS TO TURN IN
Works Cited Page AND the outline on the back of this paper.
(Typed is preferred, use Easybib, Purdue Owl, Citation machine for Works Cited)

14. Additional Requirements to receive an A
You must write a 1 page essay explaining how one of the words from the Word Wall applies to your country. Typing is preferred, do it in MLA format. (12 pt. font, Times New Roman, double spaced, 1” margins)

15. Cont..
If you can’t type it, you must write it in ink, final draft format, MLA format
Choose one of the following: Revolution, Colonialism, Imperialism, Natural Resources, Genocide, Civil War… or talk to your teacher about one of the other terms.
PLEASE attach papers that show your writing process.

16. Africa Project
Instructions
Choosing of Country
Finish Africa Map