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Imperialism

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Age of Imperialism in Asia, Latin America, and Africa (1800 - 1914)

Ninth graders study factors of the era of expansion that caused the era of imperialism. They watch a segment from one of the following movies: A Passage to India , or The Barbarian and the Geisha. They create an annotated bibliography off the Internet.

 

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10th
3.5
Imperialism

Tenth graders investigate European imperialism. In this Imperialism lesson, 10th graders research details about European imperialism and create PowerPoint presentations that feature their findings.

 

The Legacy of Imperialism

Tenth graders research the historical background of a chosen country. They analyze the effects of Imperialism from a personal, historic, and modern-day perspective. They formulate a postion regarding the effects of Imperialism in their chosen country.

 

China - the Geography of European Imperialism - Spheres of Influence in China

Ninth graders create a map of China. They identify the various spheres of influence carved out by the Imperialist powers of Europe as well as locating geographical features of china and major cities. They explain the global impact of imperialism and political and social reform in China.

 

Plan an Imperial Style Party

Sixth graders in groups explore the lifestyle of the Russian royal family before the revolution. They read about the customs associated with an imperial birthday celebration. Then in groups the students plan and have an imperial-style birthday party.

 

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9th - 12th
5.0
Horse Warriors

Students explore the social classes that formed in the feudal systems of the Roman Empire, medieval Europe and feudal Japan. In small groups they research and present the historical context behind the development of horse calveries in each civilization.

 

Japanese Imperialism and Pearl Harbor: The U.S. Enters the War

Students draw comparisons between the attack on Pearl Harbor and the September 11th terrorist attacks. In this Pearl Harbor lesson, students read about Japanese Imperialism and and the Pearl Harbor attack. Students discuss the parallels between the World War II and the War on Terror.

 

Japanese Imperialism and Pearl Harbor: The U.S. Enters the War

Students examine the attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor. In this Japanese Imperialism lesson plan, students compare the attack on Pearl Harbor to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

 

Movements toward Independence from European Imperial Powers

Students participate in a lesson that is about the European Imperial Powers. They analyze different information that is obtained in the research process using internet and other resources. The lesson includes target questions that are used to aid in the search for the right kind of information.

 

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7th - 11th
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Session 10:  Imperialism

Students discuss imperialism in Europe and America during colonization and during the Industrial Revolution. They explore forms of imperialism, spheres of influence and imperialism in Africa and Asia. Students complete worksheet and vocabulary exercises.