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August 30, 2006
Thursday, August 31st: African Civilizations
African Civilizations Chart
We will go over the chart that you had to complete (or attempt to complete) for homework. I will have you record your ideas on the board and then we will talk about whether or not these groups of people were civilizations.
Slavery in Africa
Depending on how much time we have left, we will start talking about the European slave trade. We will begin by analyzing a series of images associated with the slave trade. I will put you in groups of 2 -3 and have you answer four questions using the images. You will turn in your answers, so be sure to do your best work.
Homework
1. Your first geography quiz will be on Tuesday when you come back from the long weekend. It will cover the underlined cities and countries. DON'T FORGET TO STUDY.
2. Complete the two readings that I handed to you at the end of class. One of the readings provides you with some background information about the slave trade. The other discusses reparations for the descendents of slaves. Make sure that you determine whether or not you support reparations. We will debate about this policy on Tuesday.
3. If you need to finish up your civilizations chart, do so this weekend. It is due on Tuesday.
Posted by kmurr at August 30, 2006 8:04 PM