Curated OER
Analogies - The Baka of Cameroon, West Africa
Students watch a video about the Baka of Cameroon and complete analogy activities. In this analogy instructional activity, students discuss analogies and watch a video about the Baka tribes in West Africa. Students complete the analogy...
Curated OER
Rainforest Rock
Pupils discuss the impact of environmental change on people and culture; create musical instruments that reflect cultural influences. apply musical concepts, evaluate Internet resources, and make a meaningful presentation.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Who Are the Baka?
This video segment from Africa features the Baka, people who live in the rainforest in southeast Cameroon.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cameroon: People
An interesting account of the ethnic groups in Cameroon divided by where they live. Learn about the languages spoken by these groups, their religions, and their livelihood. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Taking a Stand
The Baka are a semi-nomadic forest people who live in the republic of Cameroon in central Africa. In this video from Africa, the Baka men meet with a government official for help to protect their forest.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Invasion of the Modern World
Loggers steal trees from the rainforest of Cameroon, one of Earth's oldest living ecosystems, in this video segment from Africa.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions Rainforest
Explore African rainforests at this richly illustrated and informative site from PBS. Learn about the people, economy, and countries of these densely forested zones.