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We did a review for the Math quiz today, based on yesterday's homework questions. We walked through each question and I asked each student in the class to participate to explain something before we moved on. This way we are able to review and work towards what the question is asking. Although you may not be able to see the details of the question, here is one of them we worked on, using the SMARTBoard:
The test will be marked this weekend and returned to the students on Monday.
Before we reviewed for the Math quiz, we had a very engaging discussion on other aspects of the African diaspora (how people who have roots in Africa are all over the world). I thought it was important that the students know that Africa is a continent made up of many regions and people.
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| One continent, many people and nations |
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| Ghanaian students at school (West Africa) |
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| Ethiopians preparing for "The Great Run" (East Africa) |
George asked an interesting question about why some people use the term African American. I explained that a lot of the African diaspora is around the world because of the effects of the Slave Trade.
For many, including me, the Transatlantic Slave Trade is often referred to as the African Holocaust yet it explains why there are so many people of African descent around the world, particularly in North and South America, and Europe.
To explain this in terms that the students may find easier to relate to, consider the makeup of the Brazilian soccer teams:
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| Brazil's 2009 squad |
There may be more photos posted at a later time about our day.
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| Triangle trade of African slaves |
Homework: Final questions on energy drinks
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