Leonard's Lines of Latitude

We began our day with current events.  This week we have been discussing triangular trade and how millions of people from Africa were brought to the Americas by slavery.  After reading about and listening to accounts of many who had been enslaved, students prepared their own Slave Diary.

Homework:  Slave Diary if not turned in today

Upcoming Field Trip:  I talked about the upcoming field trip, but forgot to pass out the forms.  I've linked an attachment of what should have been sent home today.  Students should have received these forms in their 7/8 period class. 

Download Field trip permission form

Download Medical release form

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Today we learned about the Atlantic Slave Trade and its effect on African countries. Students were able to take part in a simulation as if they were being transported on a slave ship.  

Homework:  

Study for Ch 17 & 18 Test  - Thursday 2/26/09 

Our lesson on South Africa and Apartheid was continued today.  Students were introduced to two individuals who were instrumental in putting an end to apartheid...F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela.

Homework:  Complete your graphic organizer.  The powerpoint we used in class is available with instructions.

Download South Africa and Apartheid2  

Looking Ahead: 

Locations Quiz 31-36, Wednesday, Feb 25th

Begin studying for Ch 17 and 18 test -Thursday, Feb 26th

Today we learned that after gaining independence, some African countries still experienced problems.  We read about situations in the countries of Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe before and after independence.

Homework: Finish classwork (4 thinking it through questions)

Chapter 18 Vocabulary Test tomorrow.  Don't forget to study.

Special thanks to everyone who brought in one example of African influence they have in their daily lives.  We learned so much about each other and our travels as the students shared music, food, art, and jewelry. 

Homework:  Define Ch 18 Vocabulary Terms (page 54 of notebook)

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Today's discussion centered around how the European nations divided Africa along geographic borders to control its resources. 

Homework:

Finish answering the questions about history and political change in SW Africa.  Pages 523-527