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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Countries of Africa

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the different countries of Africa. In this African geography lesson, students choose an African country to investigate and construct the country's flag. Students use a map of Africa to color in their country.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Africa: Political Map

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a political map for Africa.  In this country identification lesson, students locate Africa on a globe and discuss some of its major countries and bodies of water.  Students complete a political map of Africa and test...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Some Countries of Africa

For Students 7th - 8th
In this history worksheet, students review, find and circle sixteen countries found in Africa in a word search puzzle. Students check their answers when done.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Savanna

For Students 3rd - 5th
Great site containing helpful data and information about the Eastern African Region of Savanna including Kenya and Tanzania. Learn about the economy, people, and culture of the Savanna Region.
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Graphic
University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center: Africa Country Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of maps of the countries in Africa, arranged in alphabetical order.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Sahara

For Students 3rd - 7th
Informative site containing facts and insights about the African region of the Sahara. Explore the countries, people, and economy of this fascinating region, the largest desert in the world. Country closeups detail interesting and...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Sahel

For Students 3rd - 5th
Engaging site containing information about the region of Africa known as the Sahel. Visit this site to learn about the people, economy, and countries of the Sahel. Country closeups detail interesting and helpful facts about animal life,...
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Website
University of Iowa

University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: People Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Essential information on African countries and African peoples assembled by the University of Iowa.
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Foreign Affairs: Africa's Economic Boom

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at evidence that economies in sub-Saharan Africa are doing well, and some of the reasons things are not going as well as they may seem to be. Examines why economies are improving, and the serious, ongoing challenges....
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Handout
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Ethiopian Highlands

For Students 3rd - 5th
Informational site containing facts about the fascinating region of Ethiopia. Learn about the intriguing history and culture of this region of Africa.
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Handout
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa Explore the Regions: Swahili Coast

For Students 3rd - 5th
Peruse information about the captivating African Region of the Swahili Coast at this helpful site. Read about the people, economy, and countries of this fascinating region.
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Website
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Africa Country Pages

For Students 9th - 10th
Fantastic web resource from the University of Pennsylvania for learning all about the countries of Africa. Click on the name of each country to get information and links to other great resources.
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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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Handout
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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Handout
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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Handout
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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Handout
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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Handout
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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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Benin

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of Benin, 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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Website
Other

African Cultural Center: Culture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Look closely at the foods, music, folktales and art work of the African culture.
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Lesson Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: African Unity Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will be able to discuss and debate current issues for a specific African country, then develop solutions to these issues by participating in a simulation of a meeting of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
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Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: African Voices

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the web presence of "African Voices," a permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. It explores the "diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures." Includes art, texts, and...
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Graphic
Utah Education Network

Uen: Our World: Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on the Country's Flag to view its location on Earth.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Angola: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Angola in Southern Africa.