US Institute of Peace
Simulation on Conflict Prevention in the Greater Horn of Africa
Is containing a conflict possible in the Horn of Africa? Young peacekeepers engage in a simulation that examines the multi-faceted conflict that exists between the countries of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Representatives from ten countries in...
Public Schools of North Carolina
Democratic Republic of Congo - Map Skills
Work on your map skills with a packet of activities about the river basins in the Democratic Republic on Congo. Learners study the maps provided before answering the geography questions and writing an acrostic poem about the region.
Curriculum Project
Hotel Rwanda: Comprehension and Discussion Activities for the Movie
Support your presentation of the film Hotel Rwanda with this collection of worksheets, which includes background information, vocabulary, summary of characters, and fill-in-the-blank worksheets for students to complete as they watch the...
Curated OER
African Country Study and PowerPoint Presentation
Students investigate the geography of Africa. In this African culture lesson, students research the lifestyles of African residents and create a PowerPoint presentation based on a single African country. Students share their...
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Countries of Africa
Young scholars investigate the different countries of Africa. In this African geography lesson, students choose an African country to investigate and construct the country's flag. Young scholars use a map of Africa to color in their...
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African Safari
Seventh graders examine different countries in Africa to research. They choose one to concentrate their research on using the five themes of geography. They design a multimedia presentation that will make up the African safari.
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Africa Unite!
Students work in pairs to research assigned African countries. They compile their research to label a continent map of Africa, present their research to the class and design a game of trivia using their findings.
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Africa Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 53 identification questions about the countries of Africa. Students have 6 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Modern Africa (1)
In this online interactive current events activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding modern Africa. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Modern Africa (2)
In this online interactive current events activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding modern Africa. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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European Colonialism in Africa (1)
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 11 multiple choice questions regarding colonialism in Africa. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Brochure of African Countries
Students research a country in Africa and present the information they found and the brochure they designed to the class while their peers take notes to use as a study guide for the exam.
Curated OER
Africa Test Map
In this geography worksheet, students examine an outline map of Africa that has all of the countries numbered on it. They write the names of the 54 countries on the lines below the map.