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Mapping Africa

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students identify the location of parallel and meridian coordinates. They illustrate their understanding of the physical shape of the continent of Africa through a mapping activity, then explain the processes that have influenced the...
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Africa: Shaped by the Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create Egyptian rulers trading cards. In this ancient Egypt instructional activity, students research Internet and print resources for information regarding Egyptian rulers. Students use the information to create...
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Cartographer on Assignment: Creating a Physical Map of Africa

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students use geographic information to make an outline map of Africa, then demonstrate their understanding of the physical landscape of Africa by using a variety of materials to create a physical map of Africa
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Masks of Africa

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students explain the purpose of masks to various cultures in Africa. They recognize the conceptual patterns used to create African masks and illustrate their understanding by creating their own masks
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Introduction to Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to Africa. The purpose of this lesson is to find out what students all ready know about the continent of Africa, and what students are interested in learning more about. They focus on the physical features of Africa.
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Africa: Geography Concept Map

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography skills worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer where they list African countries and their geographic features, languages spoken, natural resources, and historical facts.
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South Africa After Ten Years of Freedom

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students see how events in South Africa have affected other areas of the world both through the use of economic sanctions and truth and reconciliation commissions. They analyze significance of this election in light of South Africa's...
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World Map Labels

For Students 6th - 11th
In this geography skills worksheet, students identify the countries and bodies of water labelled on the maps of the world, Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East, North America, Australia, and South America.
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World Map

For Students 3rd - 7th
In this world map worksheet, students practice their geography skills as they label the 7 continents and 5 oceans. A word bank in included.
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A South African Storm

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore racial prejudice in South Africa through the reading of "A South African Storm" by Allison Howard. In this cultural and geography lesson, students discuss ethnicity and prejudices and cite examples from the letter....
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African Country Report

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders describe the relationship between the people of Africa and their environment. They examine the climate, economy and inhabitants of this land. Using maps graphic organizers and writing a report, 6th graders demonstrate how...
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Where Does It Belong? The Climate Regions of Africa

For Students 6th - 8th
In this African geography worksheet, middle schoolers read about the land and climate of 6 African countries. Students then complete a graphic organizer about the 5 climate regions of Africa and respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Geomnemonics: Facilitating the Teaching of Social Studies Content with Geography Skills

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore how to draw a world map by hand and how to locate countries.
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Africa Test Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Africa study guide learning exercise, students respond to 27 short answer questions about the geography and history of the continent.
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The African Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners are introduced to the political and physical geography of Africa. Using unlabeled place cards, they use maps and other resources to identify the countries on their card. They also answer questions about the area and create a...
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Africa Today

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the AIDS crisis in Africa. In this global studies lesson plan, students watch "Medical Crisis in Africa," and read articles about AIDS in Africa. Students then research the topic and create awareness posters.
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African Art is Alive: Drum, Dance, Storytelling....

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars investigate and experience African culture through various art forms. Students explore the physical and political geographies of Africa through mapping activities. Young scholars, in groups, prepare presentations about...
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African Country Study and PowerPoint Presentation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the geography of Africa.  In this African culture lesson plan, students research the lifestyles of African residents and create a PowerPoint presentation based on a single African country.  Students share...
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Trekking to Timbuktu: Trade in Ancient West Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research how trade in Timbuktu was affected by geography. Students conduct online research to determine the major trade routes, main products of trade, plus how and why trade spread across Africa.
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Africa Political Map

For Students 6th - 8th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students explore the political boundaries of the continent of Africa, the countries located there, and label other geographic features.
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This Is Tanzania

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore Tanzania. In this geography skills lesson, students read This is Tanzania by Richard Lupinsky, Jr. and discuss the impact that volcanoes have had on the nation. Students analyze the imagery in Lupinsky's piece and create...
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Cyberspace Safari

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers go on an information gathering hunt on the Internet to study West African empires. They work in teams; meteorologists, bankers, writers, and archaeologists. They collect data on all sorts of topics related to West...
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World Regions

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Help your learners to visualize where historical events have taken place around the globe with a map that details the major regions of the seven continents. 
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CSI Wildlife

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Can DNA fingerprinting prevent the extinction of elephants? Young scientists learn about DNA fingerprinting before applying their knowledge to case studies of elephant poaching. The first case requires them to match the DNA from a tusk...

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