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African Drum
Students explore Africa and create their own African drum, either a Conga drum or a Dumbek drum.
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Mapping Africa
Students identify the location of parallel and meridian coordinates. They illustrate their understanding of the physical shape of the continent of Africa through a mapping activity, then explain the processes that have influenced the...
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A Sense Of Water
Students examine several writings from both locals and Peace Corps volunteers from several African countries. Students reflect on how the writer's interactions with water are presented through the material. Students write their own pieces.
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Madagascar Adventure
Middle schoolers develop photo essays on Madagascar's environmental challenges. In groups, students research and develop photo essay slide shows to explore the issues of balancing the needs of Madagascar's human population with those of...
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Narrative Cartoons
Students compare and contrast the traditional superhero cartoon with a narrative cartoon. Students research water resources and usage in Africa and create original narrative cartoons showcasing their findings.
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Splish Splash: Daily Use of Water
Students assess their daily use of water and write stories about how water is used in their lives and communities. Students read about water usage in Ghana and Kenya and compare and contrast water usage and resources between the countries.
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Introduction to Africa
Students are introduced to Africa. The purpose of this lesson is to find out what students all ready know about the continent of Africa, and what students are interested in learning more about. They focus on the physical features of Africa.
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Brochure of African Countries
Students research a country in Africa and present the information they found and the brochure they designed to the class while their peers take notes to use as a study guide for the exam.
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Animals of Africa
Pupils identify animals indigenous to Africa, then create an imaginary animal using various materials they have at home. They write about their animal and include its name, characteristics, and describe how it defends itself.
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Africa - Not Just One Big Safari
Students draw a picture of an African city that includes places similar to those found in U.S. cities. After listening to Somewhere In Africa, students identify places or buildings from the book and apply them to the creation of their...
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Are There Really Fifty-Three Nations Within Africa?
Students color a map showing that Africa consists of 53 nations and recognize the difference between a nation and a continent. The main objective of this lesson is for students to realize that Africa is a continent with many nations...
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GALIMOTO
Second graders identify Malawi, Africa on a map of Africa and demonstrate their resourcefulness and creativity by making their own galimoto.
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Africa: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Students will create a poster showing how two different cultures strive for beauty. This lesson combines art and social studies in a meaningful way.
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Africa
Students will participate in a popular song game of the Zulu People. This lesson helps children understand how music, ceremonies and dance are an important part of African culture.
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Across the Continent
Students complete activities to learn about an African elephant. In this animal study lesson plan, students observe the teacher model the height of an African elephant using a ladder and string. Students compare the size with other...
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Africa Animals Counting Worksheet
For this animal counting worksheet, students read the directions for each box and circle the correct number of African animals. Students complete 4 boxes.
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Africa: What's in a Name?
Students research the Yoruba Tribe and names. In this names lesson, students read the story 'Don't Call Me Names' and discuss how people get their names. Students discuss the importance of names and learn about the Yoruba Tribe. Students...
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Africa Test Map
In this geography worksheet, students examine an outline map of Africa that has all of the countries numbered on it. They write the names of the 54 countries on the lines below the map.
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Counting Worksheet - African Animals
In this counting practice worksheet, 1st graders read the directions in each box and then circle the correct number of African animals.
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African Animal Word Search Puzzle
In this word search activity, students find and circle the names of the African animals within the word search puzzle. Students find the following words: giraffe, elephant, gazelle, wildebeest, cheetah, hippopotamus, impala, lion,...
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African Elephants
In this elephant worksheet, students read several factual paragraphs about African elephants. Students then answer several questions about the animals.
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African Animals
In this ESL word and picture matching instructional activity, students analyze 7 pictures that depict African animals. Students match these to the words that describe them.
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Be an Artist: Spotted Hyena
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will use visual clues in a grid to complete an exact image replica. Following the original line segments in each box, students will create the image of a spotted hyena.
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Shadow Know-How: African Animals
In this fill in the blank worksheet, students list the names of eleven different African animals by analyzing their outlines in shadow pictures.