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Colonialism in Africa
Students examine Africa from a regional perspective. They appreciate the historic and geographic relationships that unite and divide the regions of Africa. Students create a comprehensive document outlining problems in the assigned...
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Nelson Mandela and His Impact on South Africa
Seventh graders explore how Nelson Mandela impacted the country of South Africa. They discuss Nelson Mandela's work and how he changed the country. Students read an article and take notes while watching a PowerPoint presentation on...
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World Map and Globe - Lesson 15 Mountains of the World
Pupils locate major world mountain ranges. In this geography lesson, students identify major mountain ranges on 6 on of the 7 continents on a large world physical map.
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WebQuest: Water, Sanitation & Health
High schoolers examine water issues in Africa. In this global issues lesson, students complete a webquest that requires them gather information. High schoolers use the information to prepare for a World Water Summit simulation.
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Where Life Is Too Short
Pupils predict how a pandemic would affect aspects of South Africa's society. In this world issues and geography lesson, students read a letter outlining the problems affecting South Africa. Pupils discuss and analyze how resource...
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Protests, Revolutions, and Democratic Change
Students examine uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa. In this global issues lesson plan, students view video clips, conduct group research, and present their findings in group presentations about the unrest in Algeria, Bahrain,...
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The Flow of Women's Work: How Cultures are Alike and Different?
Learners examine gender roles in various cultures. In this flow of women's work instructional activity, students compare water related work in rural Africa to that in their own households.
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A South African Storm
Students 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
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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Geography of Africa
Students examine the geography of Africa and understand its diverse ethnicity. In this African geography lesson, students create a mental map of Africa. Students label the maps and list the languages of Africa. Students compare the...
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Africa - Clothing
Third graders discuss the differences between the clothing choices within the three regions in Africa and in Hawaii.
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Geography With Dr. Seuss
Students read the book, The King's Stilts by Dr. Seuss and discuss the geographical information given in the book. Then they discuss and locate on a map the physical features that make up the continent of Africa. They create an original...
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Geomnemonics: Facilitating the Teaching of Social Studies Content with Geography Skills
Students explore how to draw a world map by hand and how to locate countries.
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Africa Savanna
Young scholars discuss the different biomes of Africa. They create a list of biomes of Africa. They color code a map of the biomes of Africa. They research interesting facts about Africa.
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Africa Today
Middle schoolers examine the AIDS crisis in Africa. In this global studies lesson, students watch "Medical Crisis in Africa," and read articles about AIDS in Africa. Middle schoolers then research the topic and create awareness posters.
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Trekking to Timbuktu: Trade in Ancient West Africa
Students 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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This Is Tanzania
Students explore Tanzania. In this geography skills lesson plan, 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...
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Cyberspace Safari
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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The Cultural Geography of Africa South of the Sahara "Kente Cloth"
Students read several articles about West African strip weaving of Kente cloth. They explore the cultural context in which strip weaving occurs. They answer four comprehension questions and compose a magazine article about strip weaving.
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Water Sources in Cape Verde and West Africa
Learners analyze the importance of a fresh water supply in Cape Verde, researching five methods of obtaining and conserving water there. Students create and present displays demonstrating their understanding of the methods of water...
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Climate and Cultures of Africa
Students gain an understanding of the relationship between climate and culture in the sub- Saharan Africa. Students will complete short exercises pertaining to the various cultures of Africa and the climate in which they live....
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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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Day-to-Day Life in a Small African Village
Students experience just a bit of what it's like living in a village in Tanzania-from language to geography to health and hygiene issues. They compare aspects of school and home life in the United States with those in Tanzania and...
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Gullah People of the Sea Islands
Students examine the history and culture of the Gullah people. They study the geography, impact of industrialization and effects of tourism on the people of Gullah. They view films, use a large map of West Africa,. Students will listen...
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