Curated OER
Pets are Popular with U.S. Presidents
Students discuss their pets and read about pets that have lived in the White House. In this current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with a vocabulary activity and pet survey, then the students read the...
Curated OER
Modeling Our Writing Style After Another Author's Style
Young scholars reread "The Senegalese Miracle" from a previous lesson. As they read, they must underline as many images related to their senses as possible and share their findings with the class. In partners, they practice chunking...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Edo
"Edo" is the name that the people of the Benin Kingdom give to themselves, their language, and their capital city and kingdom. Renowned for their art of brass and ivory and for their complex political organization, the Edo Kingdom of...
Council of Foreign Relations
Foreign Affairs: Africa's Economic Boom
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....
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions Rainforest
Explore African rainforests at this richly illustrated and informative site from PBS. Learn about the people, economy, and countries of these densely forested zones.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Senegal: Economy
Learn about Senegal's changing economy from this information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc World Service:the Story of Africa
The history of Africa is documented from earliest times to the present. The menu bar divides it into time periods which then divide into sub-topics; also included is a visual timeline.
Other
West Chester University: The Trans Atlantic Economy in 1800
This short but good article examines the state of trade as it existed in 1800 between Europe, the Americas and Africa. There is a nice discussion on the slave trade as well as the need for the Europeans to acquire more markets for their...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Benin
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.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Benin
Features a colorful destination guide to Benin which is located in Western Africa. Provides background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy,...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Guinea Bissau: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guinea-Bissau in West Africa.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Guinea Bissau
Features a destination guide to Guinea-Bissau giving background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: West African Society at the Point of European Contact
Prior to European contact, western Africa's powerful kingdoms supported the arts, technology, and thriving economies. Read about the areas from which slaves were transported before the transatlantic trade began.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Sierra Leone
This is a complete reference tool and travel guide to the Western African nation of Sierra Leone that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to sources with in-depth information on the nation's culture, history,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Togo
Offers an excellent online resource and country profile of the Western African nation of Togo, background overview, and numerous links to key sources of information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Early Global Commodities
This unit examines globalization from its true origins rooted in China's desire for silver and in Spain's conquest of mines in America.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Ivory Coast
A thorough look at Ivory Coast from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990s.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Mali
Features a broad country profile of the West African nation of Mali, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Cameroon
Great reference directory for finding information on the West Central African nation of Cameroon. Content includes background overview, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Gabon
Features a country profile of the West African nation of Gabon, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Burkina Faso: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Burkina Faso in Western Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Benin: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the West African country of Benin.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Burkina Faso
Visit this site to learn more about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population Burkina Faso.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Guinea Bissau
Explore this website to find out about Guinea-Bissau's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.