HISTORY OF SLAVERY IN AFRICA
POSTER PROJECT
During this Unit, we will continue to study the cultural aspects of the continent including the rise and fall of slavery upon the various parts of Africa. In order to gain a better understanding, you will work in a group to conduct research and create an informational poster on your given topic.
1.YOUR TASK: Using the Internet & resources provided for you, research your given topic. Collect information on your topic, and organize your findings on a visual poster that will be displayed in class.
- Your group’s poster will serve as a resource for the rest of your classmates to learn about your topic.
2. GROUP RESPONSIBILITES: Work should be divided evenly in terms of research and poster creation. You will receive both an INDIVIDUAL and GROUP GRADE for this project.
3. USING THE INTERNET TO CONDUCT RESEARCH: You will have the opportunity to utilize the i-Pads in class in order to assist your research. You MUST use at least 3 of the resources provided for you on the class project site. Your other sites must be CREDIBLE (see website below for clarification)
--à Go to: http://green2016.wikispaces.com
* Click “Slavery Poster Project” on the right hand side of the page. This is where you will find the mandatory resources. You are free to use additional websites/images/information as well!
What was Africa like before European arrival?
Was there Slavery in Africa BEFORE Europeans came? What was it like?
Compare & contrast slavery before and after European arrival within Africa
What were the African Kingdoms? What types of government were within Africa before Europeans arrived?
-include pictures and details! / GROUP 2: European Arrival & Impact on Africa
Why did Europeans choose Africa?
What happened upon their arrival?
What was the Triangular trade?
*include the different items that were traded to different places on the triangular trade!
*include a map of the triangular trade!
Explain the importance of the locations on the map
GROUP 3: The Middle Passage
What was the Middle Passage?
Explain conditions faced by slaves on the middle passage
How long were some voyages?
Explain why didn’t some slaves survive the middle passage
What happened when the slaves arrived to their destination?
-include pictures & details!
/ GROUP 4: Impact Slavery had on Culture Today
How has the slave trade impacted our world today?
How has it changed cultures in America?
Include the cultural impact slavery had on:
food, language, music, art, dance, religion
*include pictures and modern day examples
ALL POSTERS MUST BE CREATIVE AND INCLUDE IMAGES/GRAPHICS IN ADDITION TO INFORMATION!