You Take And You Take: Imperialism in Africa
Objectives and Goals
- Explain the causes and consequences of imperialism on the continent of Africa.
Essential Question(s)
- How did imperialism affect Africa?
Lesson Format
This lesson is designed to be completed entirely online within the Canvas learning management system. The lesson should take approximately 90 minutes, or two class periods, to complete. You will work collaboratively on discussion boards as well as complete work independently. You will submit work digitally through Canvas.
Procedure
- Analyze a map of Africa and respond to guided questions. (10 minutes)
- View and describe two images that connect to the topic of imperialism. Post your thoughts on a discussion board. (20 minutes)
- View a short video and read an article about imperialism. Summarize both. (30 minutes)
- View three political cartoons to determine the authors’ meanings and messages. (15 minutes)
Use the article and video summaries and the political cartoons to respond to the following question: “How did imperialism affect Africa”? (15 minutes)