Instructional Video

Geography Now! Afghanistan

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

While Afghanistan may be known for its role in international politics, the lush farming country's other attributes are sometimes overlooked. For example, the country grows a large amount of pomegranates, apricots, and almonds for export. It's also a leading grower of opium. A video profile highlights some of these details and other interesting facts for young learners.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Incorporate the video into a discussion of the influences of British colonialism around the world
Classroom Considerations
  • First in the Countries A-Z video series
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Resource discusses lesser known and overlooked facts of Afghanistan
  • Narrator is engaging and stimulates pupil interest
Cons
  • Film is blurry at some times