Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: African Voices: History

For Students 6th - 8th
Trace Africa's history from the earliest humans to modern times using this thematic timeline. Learn about African trade, religion, empires, and technology. Vibrant pictures are included for each time period showcasing the African culture.
Primary
Other

Swarthmore College: Nationalism and Its Discontents

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of all the congresses and conventions and their declarations that took place in Africa as well as a commentary on the destruction of African culture.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: Wonders of the African World

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from PBS allows the student to discover Africa through pictures and stories. Explore Black Kingdoms of the Nile, The Swahili Coast, The Slave Kingdoms, The Holy Land, The Road to Timbuktu, Lost Cities of the South. The site also...
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Explorers of Africa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Many of the explorers of Africa, from the fourteenth century on, are briefly profiled on this page.
Article
BBC

Bbc: The Story of Africa: Traditional Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
A descriptive article regarding the traditional religions of Africa.
Article
BBC

Bbc: The Story of Africa: Central African Kingdoms

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article regarding Africa's rich central kingdoms.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Africa: Between the World Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article describing what was going on in Africa between the world wars (1914-1945).
Article
BBC

Bbc: African Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article regarding Africa's stride toward independence.