Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Analogies - The Baka of Cameroon, West Africa

For Teachers 7th - 9th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rainforest Rock

For Teachers 5th - 7th
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.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Who Are the Baka?

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from Africa features the Baka, people who live in the rainforest in southeast Cameroon.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cameroon: People

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Taking a Stand

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Invasion of the Modern World

For Students 9th - 10th
Loggers steal trees from the rainforest of Cameroon, one of Earth's oldest living ecosystems, in this video segment from Africa.
Handout
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions Rainforest

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore African rainforests at this richly illustrated and informative site from PBS. Learn about the people, economy, and countries of these densely forested zones.