Thursday, March 29, 2012

Nigeria's Oil

National Geographic Article

National Geographic Photo Gallery

Assignment: Read the article and then view the photo gallery. Answer the following questions in your notebook.

  • How has the discovery of oil affected Nigerians?
  • How has the discovery of oil affected Nigeria's land?

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Slavery Primary Resources

A Slave's Life

Escape from Slavery

Life on a Southern Plantation

Return of a Fugitive Slave

Slave Auction

Assignment: Read each primary resource and answer the following questions.

Who wrote the document?

When was it written?

Why did they write the document? (If it is not explicitly stated, tell why you think that they wrote the document.)

What did you learn about slavery from the primary source?

What was your personal reaction to the reading? (1 paragraph at least)

Write 3 discussion questions about the document.