DAILY AGENDA: Global Studies

Monday, March 1, 2017

What well learn

Today, well continue our exploration of imperialisms impact by looking for statistics and
data that tell how our selected country was affected by imperialism and colonialism. To do
that, well have to get a handle on our countrys colonial past, and then think about what
kinds of facts and figures are representative of that story.

How well get there

1. Do Now and Announcements (10 min)
2. Country Research (35 min)

Why this matters

By the time you enter college, you should be a data whiz. Thats simply a skill 21st century
scholars need to have. Moreover, youll find that your research can have a greater impact
when you display it visually. Thats true whether your career is selling smartphones or
curing cancer.

By the end of this class, you should be able to

Understand the definition and purpose of an infographic
Use data illustrations to communicate key ideas

What youll turn in

Exit Tickets

Extra Credit Opportunity

You can do a second country infographic for extra credit. See Mr. K if you want to
select a second country.

If youre missing this work, turn it in ASAP

Liberia 5 form: 10% late penalty; 50% penalty if not turned in by Friday
Tandem Writing Project: 10% late penalty; 50% penalty if not turned in by Friday

Do Now -- See back.

DO NOW: Look at the map on the smartboard and write down the names of countries
37-55. You have five minutes.
DO NOW: Try to identify countries 19-36 from memory using the word bank below.

Burkina Faso Ivory Coast Cameroon Togo Central African Republic

Rep. of Congo Nigeria Tanzania Kenya Dem. Republic of Congo
Ethiopia Gabon Benin Uganda
Djibouti Ghana Somalia Sao Tome & Principe