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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Africa: Country Capitals Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the capital cities of the African countries.
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Abcteach: Social Studies: Places

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Generate graphic organizers, report forms, Venn diagrams, shape books and much more on the continents of the world. Sub-directories include links to games, maps, word searches and comprehension...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Western Sahara

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Western Sahara, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kenya, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Democratic Republic of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Comoros

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Comoros, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Central African Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Central African Republic, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Burkina Faso

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Burkina Faso, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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PBS

Pbs: Wonders of the African World

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from PBS allows the student to discover Africa through pictures and stories. Explore Black Kingdoms of the Nile, The Swahili Coast, The Slave Kingdoms, The Holy Land, The Road to Timbuktu, Lost Cities of the South. The site also...
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights: Nigeria, an Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief timeline of Nigerian history in the twentieth century, from the PBS series "Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy." Includes timeline entries related to independence, which was achieved in 1960.
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PBS

Pbs: The Living Edens Madagascar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Informative site that includes information about the land of Madagascar as well as the animals that inhabit it. Accompanies a PBS video, but you do not necessarily need the video to check out the site. Includes lesson plans as well as a...
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Pbs: Debra Damo Monastery in Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information about the oldest standing church in Ethiopia. This one time center of Christianity in East Africa sits on a 50 foot cliff and is only accessible by climbing a leather rope.
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PBS

Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon Benin

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in six African countries during the 1990s.
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PBS

Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon: Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in Rwanda during the 1990s.
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PBS

Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon Morocco

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in Morocco during the 1990s.
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PBS

Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon Mozambique

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in Mozambique during the 1990s.
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Explore Africa With Anansi!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore Africa with the little spider Anansi. Click on parts of Africa to learn more in the quest for the magic calabash.
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PBS

Pbs: Africans in America: Part 1: The Growth of Slavery in North America

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on slavery in North America, the worry about uprisings, and slavery's economic impact. Links to related information.
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Africa Sun News

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent resource for historical information as well as breaking news about African countries. It monitors conflicts with up-to-date news with news from more than 100 African news sources. The site also offers an "Exploring...
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North Africa Campaign in Wwii: Supplying Troops

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative site on how the Allied troops supplied troops during Operation Torch. Discusses one of the problems that the allies faced with Operation Torch.
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Wwii North Africa Campaign: Erwin Rommel

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on Erwin Rommel in North Africa, otherwise known as the Desert Fox, the leader of German troops in Africa.
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National Museum of South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page of the National Museum in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Many links are provided regarding the museum.
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Spread of Islam in West Africa: Rahman Doi

For Students 9th - 10th
A very in-depth essay about the spread and Influence of Islam in West Africa. Organized into the following sections - "Spread of Islam in West Africa," "Islam in the ancient empire of Ghana," "Islam in the empire of Mali," "Islam in the...
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Masai Mara: Introduction to Swahili

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features an introduction to Swahili. It discusses Swahili nouns, adjectives, and verbs. Teachers can uses this resource to create their own lesson plans on African language and culture.