Eric+Reiff

__**Essential Questions:**__


 * What is the value of introducing the Africa unit to third graders?

What impact will this unit have on a child's global perspective?

How can instructors dispel any stereotypical ideas about Africa while introducing the entire depth and breadth of the continent's diversity.

What is the most developmentally appropriate way to introduce a unit on Africa to third graders?**

__**Major Understandings:**__


 * Students will identify similarities and differences between our culture and African cultures and environment.**
 * Look Sharp Powerpoint comparing US Culture to various African cultures
 * Reports on landforms, climate, flora, and fauna of Africa
 * Reports on modern populace centers in Africa and/or smaller tribal communities


 * Students will understand that African culture has both an historic and contemporary influence on American culture.**
 * Introduce the slave trade
 * African influence on American music
 * African influence on American politics
 * Teachers will present content information using concrete examples such, money, maps, artifacts music, food, and/or dance.**
 * Omni kit includes artifacts from several African tribes.
 * Field trip to the Johnson Art Museum includes learning African dance, making Dogon figurines and exploring additional artifacts on exhibition.