Lesson 3: African Colonization to Independence
Duration of Days: 10
Lesson Objective
Student will define the African slave trade and explain its causes and effects
Student will describe the economic, social, and cultural impacts of the African slave trade on Africa and the Americas
Student will explain what the Middle Passage was and describe the conditions enslaved Africans faced during the journey
Student will analyze personal accounts or primary sources to understand the human experience of the Middle Passage
Student will define colonization and describe how European powers established colonies in Africa
Student will explain the effects of colonization on African societies, economies, and cultures
Student will describe the Scramble for Africa and explain why European nations competed for African territories
Student will analyze maps or historical data to show how Africa was divided among European powers
Student will explain key independence movements in Africa and identify important leaders and events
Student will analyze how African nations achieved independence and the challenges they faced after liberation
How have historical events in Africa, such as the slave trade, colonization, and independence movements, shaped the continent’s people, cultures, and relationships with the world?
7.His.1.a – Analyze key events and developments in world history, including the growth of civilizations and kingdoms, to understand patterns of continuity and change.
7.His.3.a – Use evidence from multiple primary and secondary sources to support historical claims.
7.His.6.a – Analyze how maps represent the perspectives of individuals and groups during different eras.
7.Geo.3.a – Analyze cultural diffusion among regions using paper-based and digital mapping techniques (e.g., expansion, relocation).
7.Geo.8.a – Analyze how human-environment interactions influence movement and settlement (e.g., trade routes, migration).
7.Geo.10.a – Analyze how cultural characteristics vary among regions and shape diversity of local communities.
7.Geo.12.a – Explain how global changes in population distribution patterns have affected land use in a region.
DOK 1 – Student will define the African slave trade and explain its causes and effects
DOK 2 – Student will describe the economic, social, and cultural impacts of the African slave trade on Africa and the Americas
DOK 1 – Student will explain what the Middle Passage was and describe the conditions enslaved Africans faced during the journey
DOK 2 – Student will analyze personal accounts or primary sources to understand the human experience of the Middle Passage
DOK 1 – Student will define colonization and describe how European powers established colonies in Africa
DOK 2 – Student will explain the effects of colonization on African societies, economies, and cultures
DOK 2 – Student will describe the Scramble for Africa and explain why European nations competed for African territories
DOK 3 – Student will analyze maps or historical data to show how Africa was divided among European powers
DOK 2 – Student will explain key independence movements in Africa and identify important leaders and events
DOK 3 – Student will analyze how African nations achieved independence and the challenges they faced after liberation
Guided instruction with guided practice
Teacher directed instruction with visual reinforcements
Group work with teacher created groups and teacher assigned tasks
Use of graphic organizers for note taking/writing assignments
Brief and frequent reviews of previously taught concepts
Summative assessment on colonization, imperalism and independence movements