Keene College
Geo Granite: Is a Nation Always a Region?
This activity assists students in understanding the differences between political constructs and regions.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Food in Kenya
Learn about how dinner is served in Kenya, see a Kenyan menu, a shopping list for eight, and several recipes.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: African Maps
At this site find any type of map on Africa. Just click on what you want and you will get an accurate, colorful map.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library Online: Historical Maps of Africa
This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of the continent and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is...
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library Online: Historical Map Collection
This extensive collection from the University of Texas Library Online of detailed maps of many regions of the Earth.
Other
Cincinnati Arts Association: Welcome to Ghana [Pdf]
This study guide in a pdf format was originally designed to accompany a specific artist-in-the-schools outreach program, and features a detailed history and overview of Ghana, complete with discussion questions and activities.
Other
Cincinnati Arts Association: E Kaa Bo [Pdf]
E Kaa Bo, the Nigerian word for "welcome," provides the introduction to this study guide in pdf format which explores Nigeria. The guide focuses on the land and climate, agriculture, economic history, rivers, languages, currency, and more.
Other
Kenyan Kenyan Art Gallery Mount Kilimanjaro
Kenyan art gallery with 17 pictures of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Other
Liberte Algerie
Excellent daily paper published in Algeria. The site contains up-to-date local news, sports headlines, economy news, and more. You can access archives but they're not fully searchable. The current news is fully readable.
New York Times
New York Times: Julius Nyerere of Tanzania Dies
New York Times article following Nyerere's death providing an overview of his life and accomplishments.
New York Times
New York Times: Fighting an Old Scourge
This interactive resource discusses malaria in Uganda. It gives pictures, audio, and video to depict the problems that the Ugandan government is having fighting the spread of this illness. It tells how they are beginning to use new...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Claude Mc Kay
This is a succinct biography of Claude McKay, infamous Harlem Renaissance poet who expressed the need for the African American community in America to speak out against racism. See "Claude McKay Activities" for related materials.
Other
Africa Access Review
Find an extensive list of children's books about Africa and African cultures.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Kenya
Even if you've never been to Kenya, chances are you know what it looks like. Kenya's savanna is familiar from movies, TV shows, books, and commercials. It's the landscape many people imagine when they think of Africa.
Other
African Cultural Center: Culture
Look closely at the foods, music, folktales and art work of the African culture.
Other
Voa News: Africa
Brought to you by the Voice of American, keep up to date on the current affairs within Africa.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Angola
Learn some history of Angola then click on links to facts about geography, symbols, flags, tourism, and much more.
Other
Field Trip Earth: Elephants of Cameroon
Field Trip Earth takes you on an exciting adventure to learn about the endangered African Elephant. On this site, one can explore this project, the species, and its habitat. Also learn what threatens this animal in its own environment.
TES Global
Tes: Big Cat Holidays: Reading Assignment
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will analyze a tourism brochure that features the big cats of Africa. This assessment can be use used as a formative or summative performance assessment.
Other
Victoria Falls Guide: African Culture
An informational site by two people who grew up in Zimbabwe. Covers facts, art, customs, culture, history, myths, traditions, and religions of Zimbabwe and Africa. Also has a news sections with links to articles on Zimbabwe.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Ethiopia
Features a travel guide and country profile of Ethiopia including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Angola
Offers a country profile, virtual travel guide, and background details on the South African nation of Angola, plus numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Eritrea
Features a detailed destination guide to Eritrea, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much more...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Burundi
Explore this page to get a country profile of Burundi, background details, travel guide and numerous links to an abundance of information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...