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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: South Africa Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline provides insight into the long history of struggle of the black population of South Africa. Follow the centuries of European wars and colonial rule and the policies that led to apartheid.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: South Africa: English

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the English in South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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PBS

Pbs: The City of Thulamela

For Students 9th - 10th
Good information from PBS on Thulamela, another archaeological site in South Africa. Thulamela prospered between 1350 and 1650 A.D. and was skilled in mining and creating tools.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of South Africa, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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PBS

The Lost City of Mapungubwe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has interesting background information of the ancient city of Mapungubwe in South Africa which was hidden from the world by the apartheid government. Now scholars and archaeologists can explore and excavate there with no problems.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Democratic Republic of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and travel guide to Democratic Republic of the Congo, background overview, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bakongo

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Bakongo in the Congo River region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Western Sahara

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Western Sahara, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Sudan

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a detailed overview of Africa's largest country, Sudan. Also, gives facts at a glance, information about its leaders, an audio of its National Anthem, and a timeline of key events in history. You can find much more...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Malinke

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Malinke people of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Songhay

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Songhay in the Sahel region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Western Africa: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of Western Africa.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Southern Africa: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of Southern Africa.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of African Art: Activity Room

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come discover Madagascar--its geography, animals, music and language. Test your current knowledge and learn new things too.
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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Republic of Benin

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a country map, travel advisories, link to Benin embassy in U.S.,facts about the Republic of Benin, and more.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: African Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of African studies resources provides users with a great deal of information about African culture, geography, history, and current issues.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Eritrea

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a detailed destination guide to Eritrea, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much more...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Guinea Bissau

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a destination guide to Guinea-Bissau giving background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Sudan

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Sudan, background overview, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: African Unity Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will be able to discuss and debate current issues for a specific African country, then develop solutions to these issues by participating in a simulation of a meeting of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Botswana

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Botswana, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a travel guide and country profile of Ethiopia including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Sotho

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sotho of Lesotho and South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Afrikaners

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Afrikaners of South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...

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