Step 1: Textbook Review and Thinking Map - Tree Map
Review the information in Unit 7. While reviewing, make note of the geographic, economic, religious and cultural traditions of both West and East Africa. You will use these readings to help you fill out the Thinking Map below.
West Africa: (Pages 589-602 or Topic 14 Lesson 1, 2 & 4 of your online textbook).
East Africa: (Pages 603-606 or Topic 14 Lesson 3 of your online.)
You are to only use your textbook, no outside sources.
Click HERE for directions for the online textbook
For the thinking map, you can choose either West Africa or East Africa. Not Both!
You will create a Tree Thinking Map that covers the information for 4 categories for the region you choose. The categories and information that you will need to include are geography, economy, religion and cultural traditions.
This thinking map is part of this assignment and must be turned in with the final project
Click here for Thinking Map Template
Step 2: Picking a Project
Now that you have reviewed the lesson and created the Thinking Map you will have two choices for your final project. You have two choices for your project but YOU ONLY NEED TO DO ONE!
Take a look at the following options…
Option 1 - Griot Narrative
African culture had strong oral traditions and griots were professional storytellers and oral historians who were the keepers of African history. For this option you will create a Narrative Essay from the perspective of a griot and include the requirements and topics below.You are to only use your textbook, no outside sources.
Narrative Requirements:
You will create a one paragraph essay that is 8-10 sentences. You will use the information from your Unit 7 textbook review and your thinking map to write a story about East or West Africa. In your essay you must address the four categories from your Thinking Map (geography, economy, religion and culture). You will use the format below.
1 Catchy Introduction Sentence: a sentence that expresses the main idea of your story.
2 sentences addressing the geography
2 sentences addressing trade
2 sentences addressing religion
2 sentences addressing traditions/culture
1 Concluding Sentence: summarize the main idea of the story
Griot Narrative Example (Example is not from this unit. It’s just to show the correct style and format)
For this assignment you must submit:
Thinking Map
Griot Narrative
These documents will be turned in the dropbox for the Unit 7 project.
Step 3: Option 2 - Cultural Presentation
For this option, you will create a visual presentation that explores the cultural traditions of either West or East Africa. You will use the information from your Unit 7 textbook review and your Thinking Map to create your presentation. Your presentation should include the following elements:
1. Introduction: Introduce the region you have chosen and provide a brief overview of its geography.
2. Cultural Traditions: Discuss the various cultural traditions and practices of the region, including topics such as music, art, dance, clothing, and food.
3. Religion: Explore the dominant religions of the region and discuss how they influenced the culture and daily life of the people.
4. Economy: Describe the economic activities of the region, including trade, agriculture, and the use of natural resources.
5. Conclusion: Summarize the main points of your presentation and discuss the significance of the cultural traditions in shaping the identity of the region.
Your presentation should be visually engaging and include images, videos, or audio clips to enhance the understanding of the topics discussed. You can use presentation software such as PowerPoint or Google Slides to create your presentation.
For this assignment, you must submit your presentation in the designated dropbox for the Unit 7 project.
Remember to only use your textbook as your source and avoid using outside materials for this project.
No no no, im giving you what to do not to copy it silly!
I apologize for misunderstanding. Here are the instructions for Step 1 and Step 2:
Step 1: Textbook Review and Thinking Map - Tree Map
1. Review the information in Unit 7 of your online textbook for either West Africa (Pages 589-602 or Topic 14 Lesson 1, 2 & 4) or East Africa (Pages 603-606 or Topic 14 Lesson 3).
2. Take note of the geographic, economic, religious, and cultural traditions of the chosen region.
3. Use the information from your textbook review to fill out a Tree Thinking Map. The categories to include in the thinking map are geography, economy, religion, and cultural traditions.
4. Use the provided template for the thinking map.
Step 2: Picking a Project
1. Review the lesson and create the Thinking Map based on the chosen region.
2. Select one of the two project options provided below. You only need to complete one project.
Option 1 - Griot Narrative:
1. Write a one-paragraph essay, consisting of 8-10 sentences, from the perspective of a griot.
2. Use the information from your textbook review and thinking map to craft a story about East or West Africa.
3. Address the four categories from your Thinking Map (geography, economy, religion, and cultural traditions) in the essay.
4. Structure the essay with a catchy introduction sentence, two sentences for each category, and a concluding sentence.
5. Use the provided example as a reference for the correct style and format.
Option 2 - Cultural Presentation:
1. Create a visual presentation exploring the cultural traditions of either West or East Africa.
2. Use the information from your textbook review and thinking map to guide the content of your presentation.
3. Include an introduction that provides an overview of the chosen region's geography.
4. Discuss cultural traditions such as music, art, dance, clothing, and food.
5. Explore the dominant religions of the region and their influence on culture and daily life.
6. Describe the region's economy, including trade, agriculture, and the use of natural resources.
7. Conclude the presentation by summarizing the main points and discussing the significance of cultural traditions in shaping the region's identity.
8. Use visual aids such as images, videos, or audio clips to enhance the presentation.
9. Use presentation software like PowerPoint or Google Slides to create your presentation.
Remember to submit your Thinking Map and chosen project (either the Griot Narrative or the Cultural Presentation) to the designated dropbox for the Unit 7 project.
Feel free to ask if you have any further questions!