Monday-  Preview of Unit 7 – Africa  pages 504-519

Students will learn about the history, climates, ecosystems, and cultures of Africa.

 

Tuesday-  Chapter 25 – North Africa

Section 1, “Egypt”  pages 523-529

vocabulary:  delta, fellaheen, sandstorm, bazaar, basin irrigation, reservoir, perennial irrigation, capital

Students will learn that the Nile River, Muslim culture, and urbanization have helped form the distinctive character of modern Egypt.

 

Wednesday-  Section 2, “Libya and the Maghreb”  pages 531-537

vocabulary:  wadi, caravan, medina, souk

Students will learn that Libya and the Maghreb nations share cultural patterns but have different resources, governments, and economies.

 

Thursday-  Chapter 25 Review and Assessment,  pages 538-539

 

Friday-  Video presentations on Africa

Students will present short films over different locations in Africa