Botswana sits on buried treasure. It's home to the largest diamond mines, leading to a recent economic rise for the African nation. A video profile shows the economic, political, physical, and cultural features of the interesting country. 

Concepts

africa, african geography, world geography, physical geography, human geography

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask learners to view several videos from the series and evaluate economic development in Africa

Classroom Considerations

• Some may find the humor, including impersonations, offensive
• Installment 23 of the Countries A-Z playlist

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video clearly explains the characteristics of a country students do not typically study 
• Photos and graphics engage pupil interest

Cons

• None

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