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This Is Tanzania
Students study the volcanic history and the wildlife of Tanzania. They examine how most Tanzanians live on a subsistence agricultural economy.
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The Math Of African Music
Students practice rhythms and fractions on African drums in this Music lesson plan mixing Math skills and music notation. The lesson plan also includes ideas for assessment and state and national benchmarks met.
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The Nestle Scandal
Learners read an article about the use of breast milk and formula milk in developing countries and answer comprehension questions. In groups, they recall facts from the article and discuss how Nestle is being boycotted in certain areas...
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A Lifetime of Service
Students research Peace Corp volunteer Mary Ann Camp. In this Peace Corp research lesson, students research analyze Camp's roles in the Peace Corp. Students research Mary Ann's Peace Corps work and watch a video about Mary Ann's...
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Bamana Chi Wara Headdresses
Students create African headdresses out of styrofoam blocks and black paint using information gathered from the Bamana Chi Wara style of headdresses. This Art lesson can be adapted for many different levels.
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Mansa Musa: Inflation Then and Now
Mansa Musa was so rich that his gifts of gold made the value of the metal drop throughout Africa. As he traveled from Mali to the Middle East to make hajj, his gifts were so extravagant, they devalued the gold already in circulation....
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Africa's Climatic Regions
Students are introduced to the different climates and vegetation of Africa, and compare them to similar climatic regions found in the United States.
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Imperialism in Africa
Students study imperialism in Africa. For this Imperialism lesson, students consider how democratic revolutions around the world led to imperialism in Africa.
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Infectious Diseases and Africa
Tenth graders examine the impact of diseases on Africa. In this World History instructional activity, 10th graders prepare a presentation on a specific disease. Students create a plan of action to help that disease.
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African Drum
Students explore Africa and create their own African drum, either a Conga drum or a Dumbek drum.
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African Music and Instruments
Students listen to African music and determine its origin. They discuss basic elements of African music and sing an African song. Students examine the rhythm, instruments and culture of Africa. Using various websites, they observe...
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Talking Drums
Learners study African percussion. In this music lesson, students explore Africa's sounds as they discover tonal language, talking drum, message drum, the relationship between talking drums and tonal language, and how to change the pitch...
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Local African News Stories
Students examine current event issues in Africa. In this global studies lesson, students select news articles from the provided website. Students make presentations on the news stories to their classmates.
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Sub-Saharan Africa Map Quiz
In this Sub-Saharan map quiz worksheet, students examine an outline map of the region and label the names of each of the countries.
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William Adriaan Van Der Stel
In this researching interesting people worksheet, students research and answer 5 key facts about William Adriaan Van Der Stel of South Africa.
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African Folktales
Students read African folktales. In this literature lesson, students share prior knowledge about South Africa, Morocco, and Nigeria. Then students work in groups to read an assigned African folktale and answer response questions about...
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Tolerance and Genocide
Students investigate the causes of genocide. For this cultural diversity lesson, students discuss genocide incidents in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Students then write essays about what they would do if their cultural...
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Africa: What's in a Name?
Students research the Yoruba Tribe and names. In this names activity, students read the story 'Don't Call Me Names' and discuss how people get their names. Students discuss the importance of names and learn about the Yoruba Tribe....
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The Country of South Africa-Map Activity
In this South Africa map worksheet, students label given features and places on a blank map. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Lesson Plan - Africa: What's in a Name
Students compose a reflection letter discussing their feelings and the meanings about their "new Yoruba name".
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The Discovery of Gold in South Africa
In this worksheet on South Africa, students answer questions about the discovery of gold. Worksheet is from the "Footprints On Our Land" series, and a website is given at the bottom of the page as a reference.
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The Flag of South Africa
In this South African flag learning exercise, students read a short passage about South Africa, then color the flag of the Republic the correct colors. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Where Life Is Too Short
Students study the impact and implications of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in South Africa and beyond. They explain how the AIDS pandemic is affecting multiple aspects of life in South Africa and why life expectancies differ dramatically among...
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South African Trivia
In this South African Trivia worksheet, 6th graders research and answer questions about South Africa. Students write fifty-five answers.
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