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Author
Charles
Subject
History
Difficulty
9th Grade
Standards
Create an engaging slide presentation that helps students analyze the chronological progression and motivations behind European colonization of Africa beginning in the 1880s, starting with Belgian initiatives, followed by British and French expansion, and concluding with German reluctant participation. Design slides that support Cornell note-taking methodology by clearly distinguishing between key concepts like colonies versus protectorates, while enabling students to identify cause-and-effect r...
This Teacher’s Implementation Guide provides a comprehensive lesson plan on the European colonization of Africa, focusing on 'The Scramble for Africa.' The guide outlines materials needed, including Cornell Note-taking templates, primary source packets for evidence analysis, and mapping tools. The lesson roadmap includes an engaging hook with a map comparison, direct instruction through a presentation, and evidence analysis through a deep dive into primary sources. Learners will explore the changes in the continent's borders from 1880 to 1914, understand economic motivations behind imperialism, and analyze different colonial administrative styles, such as direct and indirect rule. The guide features key vocabulary, a timeline of significant events, and prompts for class discussions and reflections on the long-term impacts of colonial actions.