# You Take And You Take: Imperialism in Africa

| In this lesson, students will explore the reasons for imperialism in Africa and the effects of colonization on parts of Africa. Students will analyze maps, images, and political cartoons. They will also view a video and read an article to understand how imperialism affected Africa.

Grade(s) | Subject | Course | Time Frame | Duration
10th | Social Studies | World History | 2 classes | 90 mins

## Standards

- WH.3.5 Explain the rationales for and consequences of imperialism on Asia, Africa, and the Americas, such as colonization and the exploitation of natural resources and peoples; summarize various efforts to resist imperialism.

## Essential Question(s)

- How did imperialism affect Africa?

## 5E Snapshot

1. Engage - Students will analyze one map of Africa drawn in 1878 and one drawn in 1914 to observe what changes occurred over time.
2. Explore - Students will use Photo or Picture Deconstruction strategy to infer the meaning of imperialism.
3. Explain - Students will create a Paired H-Chart based on an article and a video about imperialism in Africa.
4. Extend - Students will analyze political cartoons to determine the causes and effects of imperialism on Africa.

Evaluate - Students will summarize their learning on how Africa was impacted by the practice of imperialism.

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