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Is A Nation Always A Region? Lesson PlanIs A Nation Always A Region? Lesson Plan
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Is A Nation Always A Region?

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Students define the term, "nation," and analyze the boundaries established in Africa by colonial powers. In small groups, they participate in a simulated United Nations, develop a list of questions, analyze the nations of Africa, and redraw the boundaries of Africa based on their list of questions.

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africa, countries

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africa, african boundary conflicts, nations, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Year
1998

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