Lesson 5: Modern Africa and Current Issues

How do current issues affect people, governments and communities across Africa today?

7.Eco.13.b. Explain how improvements in productivity enhance the standard of living in a region.

7.Eco.14.a. Explain how a trade barrier has shaped global or regional trade in historical and contemporary contexts.

7.His.2.a.Describe a series of political events and developments that reflect change and continuity throughout the history of a region

7.His.9.a.Classify the kinds of historical sources used in a secondary interpretations of a globally or regionally significant event or issue

7.Civ.6.a. Describe the roles of political and economic organizations in shaping lives of individuals and groups in a region

7.Civ.13.a. Analyze the purpose, implementation, and consequences of a policy in both historical and contemporary contexts

DOK 1 -I can identify major current issues affecting different regions of Africa, such as climate change, access to education, health, conflict, and economic development.

DOK 2 – I can explain the causes and effects of current issues in African countries.

DOK 3 – I can analyze how geography, history, and government influence current challenges in Africa.

DOK 2 – I can compare how different African countries or regions experience the same issue in different ways.

DOK 3 – I can evaluate solutions being used to address current issues in Africa and explain how they impact people’s lives.

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

Project based assessment