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World Cup 2010: WebQuest and Activities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discover the history of the World Cup and the current host country, South Africa.  For this athletics lesson, students utilize the Internet to research and complete a WebQuest about South Africa.  Young scholars...
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Kameshi Ne Mpuku: An African Game

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate an understanding that games reflect the environment of those who play them by creating their own games with the resources provided.
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African Wildlife

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the wildlife of Africa. In this animal science lesson, students view the video "National Geographic's African Wildlife" and visit websites to research additional information on the wildlife of Africa. Students...
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African Clothing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore African clothing. In this African culture social studies lesson, students brainstorm types of clothing they wear for different occasions. Learners view photographs of Africans wearing Western clothing and "special...
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Anansi Goes To Lunch

For Teachers K
Students read and explore a folktale from West Africa. In this folktale lesson, students read the book Anansi Goes to Lunch and discuss facts about spiders. Students sing the song "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" and complete several included...
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On the Road Again

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine migration patterns in Africa and China. They watch excerpts from a documentary, define key vocabulary words, complete various student organizers, and create a poster.
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Wanted- Dead or Alive

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify the characteristics of trickster tales. In this literary genres lesson plan, students read trickster tales from Africa and create a clay model of a trickster character. Students design a "wanted" poster with a...
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Social Studies, Africa word search

For Students 5th - 6th
For this social studies worksheet, learners search a rectangular grid word search puzzle for 22 words relating to Africa. Words include names of major geographical areas, severe weather patterns and cultural terms.
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Europeans Colonize Africa

For Students 6th - 9th
In this African colonization activity, students respond to 1 short answer question that accompanies a reading selection about European Imperialism. Students also complete a graphic organizer based on the selection.
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Central Africa Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 15 identification questions regarding Central African countries.
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Agriculture in Africa: Spotlight on Nigeria

For Students 7th - 9th
For this African agriculture worksheet, students read a 1-page article about Nigeria's cash crops and then complete a map activity based on the reading.
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Africa Puzzle

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle about Africa. They identify the capitals of various countries located in Africa, the most fertile area, the largest desert, and the longest river. There are...
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The Arts of Sub Saharan Africa

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research Sub-Saharan African art and the regions it comes from. In this African art lesson plan, students discuss art and compare the tribal and ceremonial art and what it is used for.
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The African Slave Trade: From West Africa to South Carolina and Beyond

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the African slave trade. They identify the principal figures practicing the African slave trades at three locations. Students draw the physical routes of the slave trade on a map and they list the reasons for the...
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AIDS Child Activist Dies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article on AIDS child activist Nkosi Johnson, and examine the extraordinary difficulties faced by students who have AIDS. They write reflection papers on Nkosi Johnson and how his example can help people in their own lives.
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To Tell The Truth

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a faux ivory napkin ring using art supplies and knowledge gained from in-class discussions and teacher supplied information in this art lesson easily adaptable to a Social Studies or Language Arts classroom.
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Talk The Talk

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create their own "talking sticks" that reflect personas they have invented in this Art instructional activity designed to introduce the Yoruba peoples from Nigeria. Emphasis is placed on personal reflection after completing the...
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Elephant Ears-African Or Asian

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the concept of African and Asian elephants. They conduct research while comparing and contrasting the two different types of elephants. The lesson plan has some background information for the teacher to use. Students...
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Famous African-American Fabric Paintings

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine famous African-Americans. In this African-Americans lesson, students research and give an oral report on a famous African-American.
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Wild Dog Debate

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils participate in a mock conference addressing the possible extinction of African wild dogs. In this wild dogs lesson plan, students state their arguments and ask questions about the issues they have researched.
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African Migration: Case Study Questions

For Students 8th - 10th
Focus your attention on Bantu Migration. Answer 5 different questions to better understand why particular populations choose to migrate to new places. Referenced is the use of lesson notes, students will need background knowledge to...
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Elsa the Lioness

For Students 7th - 12th
Elsa is a lioness who was raised by humans in the 1950's. The Adamsons took her in after George Adamson reluctantly killed her mother. Elsa did return to the wild but maintained a very strong bond with the Adamsons until her death in...
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Living Art-i-facts: Technology Takes Us There!

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students create living artifacts dealing with different times and cultures. They explore Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages, Islam, Africa, and the United States.
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Interpreting the Evidence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find out about the social changes that caused the collapse of important ancient civilizations in Central America, Mesopotamia, the southwestern United States, and western Africa.

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