Free 10th Grade World War 1 And Africa Lesson Plan (History)

Topic: World War 1 and Africa

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the impact of World War I on Africa, including the partitioning of Africa, the Scramble for Africa, and the fight against German colonialism in Africa.

Materials

• Maps of Africa from pre-WWI and post-WWI periods
• Handouts with information about the Scramble for Africa and the fight against German colonialism in Africa

Warm-up

• Ask students to brainstorm what they know about World War I. Write their answers on the board.
• Discuss the main causes and major events of WWI.

Direct Instruction

• Distribute the handout with information about WWI and Africa.
• Go over the information on the handout, discussing the impact of WWI on Africa and the role of African nations and people in the war.
• Ask students to brainstorm additional information they would like to know about WWI and Africa.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups, assigning each group one or two specific African countries or regions to research.
• Provide each group with a different resource (e.g. a textbook, pamphlet, website) to use as a starting point for their research.
• Ask each group to present their findings to the class, discussing their specific country's or region's involvement in WWI and any specific events or actions they took during the war.
• Encourage students to ask questions of each other and the teacher as they conduct their research.

Independent Practice

• Ask each student to choose one African country or region that was affected by WWI and research it on their own.
• Provide students with a list of resources (e.g. textbooks, pamphlets, websites) they can use for their research.
• Encourage students to be creative in their approach to the project, perhaps including visual elements (e.g. a timeline, poster, presentation) or including the voices of local people in their research (e.g. interviews, oral history).

Closure

• Review the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the impact of WWI on Africa and the ways in which African people were involved in the war.
• Ask students to share any insights or perspectives they gained from doing their independent research.

Assessment

• Administer a quiz or test on the key points of the lesson, including key terms, events, and individuals.
• Alternatively, have students complete a written reflection on what they learned during the lesson and how they might apply their knowledge in future research or discussions.