What is Culture Like Today in West Africa?

Bonjour! (Burkina Faso: Another French speaking country!)

We have spent a lot of time looking at West Africa’s past, music, and art. Today we are going to look at more pieces of West Africa’s culture! We will be doing a gallery walk to learn a TON about what West African culture is like today.

DO NOW: Our quiz is coming up next week. Answer the following questions to get ready!

1. Describe the Sahel.

2. What is Animism?

3. How did Ghana become a powerful empire?

GALLERY WALK: Classwork = 1.7 West African Culture Today in eBackpack. Walk around the room, reading about West Africa and find the answers!

HOMEWORK: complete West Africa Review sheet in eBackpack