Firchau: Social Studies (Week of February 6)

This week we will begin examining the experience of slavery from the point of view of the Africans who faced many difficult dilemmas as a result of being taken from their homeland. 

LEARNING TARGETS
Chronology
I can …
create time lines and identify possible relationships between events.

Settlement
I can …
... explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways.

... explain why European countries explored and colonized North America.

... describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture.

... explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain.

Growth
I can …
... explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States.

People in Societies
Cultures
I can …
... compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including:
a. Artistic expressions;
b. Religion;
c. Language;
d. Food;
e. Clothing;
f. Shelter


Interaction
I can ...
... Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery.

VOCABULARY
enslaved Africans
dilemmas
Middle Passage
plantations
Americas
slave auctions
overseer


Key concepts to think about ...
• Describe West Africa in the 1500s ... what was it like to live there?
• What twas the main reason that Europeans enslaved Africans?
• What did European traders use to buy slaves?
• Describe the experience of being on a slave ship.
• Describe the African's experience when they reached America.
• What consequences did slaves face during the "breaking-in" period?
• What motivate the Europeans involved in the slave trade?

MONDAY
• Introduction to the experience of slavery, discuss.
• Read, discuss section 8.1 and 8.2, complete ISN questions 1 - 4, page 36


TUESDAY

• Review Ch. 8.1, 8.2, review ISN
• Read, discuss section 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 complete ISN questions 6 - 8, page 35

WEDNESDAY
• Review Ch. 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, review ISN
• Read, discuss section 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, complete ISN questions 9 - 12, page 34


THURSDAY
• Nystrom Atlas activity, Where did slaves work in the thirteen colonies? 
• Chapter 8 review


FRIDAY
• 50 states test (20 minutes)
• View "Up From Slavery"


The trailer from "Up From Slavery" ...





MONDAY
Unit test over Chapter 8