World Geography - 7th Grade
Africa
Triangular Trade Activity
While learning about the geography of Africa this semester, students investigated the important concept of the transatlantic slave trade, including the economic, political, and social factors of the trade. This was achieved by putting students in the shoes of African slaves that experienced the middle passage first hand and the slave traders who profited off of this trade. As I narrated, students acted out the process of the slave trade. Along the way, we had discussions about the lives of slaves, the economic implications of the trade, and the process by which the transatlantic slave trade took.
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Issues in Africa Blogging Project
The goal of this project was for students to understand the various issues surrounding people of Africa today. This project allowed for students to work with technology and to utilize the internet to research information on their chosen topic. In the end, students presented their blogs to the rest of the class. This ensured that each student was exposed to each topic. Overall, I found the lesson to be quite engaging. Students were able to work with computers and to explore sources that they do not typically work with in the classroom.
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