Only three percent of Algeria's land is arable, and it's not uncommon to see signs in three different languages: Berber, French, and Arabic. The complicated African nation's history and geography go back thousands of years, and it has survived various national movements and the colonization of the French. A video geographical profile explores and expertly describes the complex Maghreb nation. 

Concepts

north africa, human geography, geographic features, world geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Show the video to discuss the influence of colonialism in Africa 

Classroom Considerations

• Part three of the Countries A-Z video series
  
• Use of the phrase friend zone may make the video inappropriate for some settings

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Graphics and maps illustrate difficult concepts
• Colorful photographs intrigue viewers

Cons

• Video sometimes gets blurry

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10