What do you know about African Culture? Complete only the K and W sections of the provided KWL chart. Make sure you save your chart - you will use it later in this lesson.KWL chart By the late 1800’s, the practice of colonialism had carved established tribal regions in Africa into areas under European control. Even though the colonial period in Africa lasted less than 100 years, the impact is evident even today. colonialismareas under European control Many tribes, such as the Igbo (Ibo) and Yoruba were faced with drastic cultural changes. Igbo tribal beliefs and Yoruba tribal customs were challenged by Christian Missionaries, who introduced the tribal chiefs and youth to the Christian God.Igbo Yoruba Igbo tribal beliefs Yoruba tribal customs Next Image Source: Instructional Resources Corp, Accessed through Safari Montage. British leaders take power from the king of Ado, Nigeria (To view the Safari video, you must input your BCPS username and login. Runtime: 21 sec).

Natural Resource Exploitation SlaveryChristian Missionary Influence Political Destabilization Apartheid Why European countries were interested in Africa.Why European countries were interested in Africa. (Safari Video, Runtime: 38 sec) Costs and BenefitsCosts and Benefits (scroll down to Costs and Benefits) Diamonds of War: Africa’s Blood DiamondsDiamonds of War: Africa’s Blood Diamonds (Safari Video, Runtime: 2 min, 47 sec) Slavery: African Roots Modern Day Slavery in Africa Modern Day Slavery in Africa (Safari Video, Runtime: 2 min, 54 sec) OR Colonialism and Slavery – Achebe Interview Colonialism and Slavery – Achebe Interview ( YouTube Video, Runtime: 6 min, 51 sec. See teacher for access) Foreign Presence in AfricaForeign Presence in Africa (scroll down to Foreign Presence in Africa) Christianity in Africa BBC The impact of Dr. Livingston, Missionary Explorer The impact of Dr. Livingston, Missionary Explorer (Read “Impact” section) Effects of Colonialism on National Politics Effects of Colonialism on National Politics (Safari Video, Runtime: 1 min, 11 sec) Genocide in Rwanda and Darfur Rwanda Darfur What is apartheid? What is apartheid? Explore how it was established by colonial rule, and its effect on modern South Africa. The origins and impact of apartheid The origins and impact of apartheid (Safari Video, Runtime: 2 min, 14 sec) Nelson Mandela – Ending Apartheid Nelson Mandela – Ending Apartheid (Safari Video, Runtime: 4 min, 33 sec) Image Source: World Book Online, 2013 Colonial Africa Your group will be researching one of topics below. Use this Cornell Notes graphic organizer to take notes to use in your presentation.Cornell Notes When you have finished with your Cornell Notes, return to your KWL chart and use your notes to complete the “L” section and answer the questions in the formative assessment. Note: To view the Safari video, you must input your BCPS username and login. If you cannot remember your information, see your teacher or library media specialist Next

Using the information you gathered, you will teach the rest of your class about the topic your group researched. Each group will make a 30 second Animoto video on their topic. You will not be able to include all of the information that you learned, so you will have to evaluate what information/images are most important to understand the topic. 1. To create your Animoto, you will need to sign up for a free account. Access Animoto by clicking here.here Animoto includes simple instructions on the website, but if you need more in-depth instructions try this: Animoto Step-by-step Animoto Step-by-step 2. Your group presentation will be evaluated using the Animoto presentation rubric. Animoto presentation rubric 3. Your group will evaluate and record keys facts from the presentations on the topics you did not research using the Evaluating Animoto Presentations form.Evaluating Animoto Presentations 4. After the presentations, complete a reflection on your own presentation using the Animoto Reflection form.Animoto Reflection Next

How can the dynamics of power and control be seen in African Culture?  Your teacher may suggest one of the following options for you to record your response: Type your response in the interactive text box. Save the PowerPoint and add your last name to the file name. Turn it in electronically, according to your teacher’s instructions Type your response in Microsoft Word and print out Next Type your response here.

Enrichment  Create an additional Animoto on a topic that you were not assigned.  See how the Bushmen of Botswana strive to keep their native culture alive in this NBC Learn video. Create a Prezi that compares and contrasts Botswana and Igbo culture.Bushmen of BotswanaPrezi  John Green discusses European Imperialism in Africa in colonial Africa in his Crash Course on History #35. (start - 3:22, end – 6:21 see your teacher for access to this video from school) Create a Podcast that outlines effects of colonization.Crash Course on History #35 Acceleration  Examine the Student Resources in Context article, A closer look at Colonialism: Africa through. Create a Prezi that evaluates the pros and cons of colonialism in Africa.Colonialism: Africa Prezi  Explore the problems faced by post-colonial Africa in the Safari video: Africa – Challenges in the 21 st Century (Runtime: 23 min, 44 sec). Create an Animoto or Prezi comparing/contrasting Africa pre and post colonization.Africa – Challenges in the 21 st CenturyPrezi Next Image Source: World Book Online, Tribal Territories of Nigeria