Instructional Video

Geography Now! Cape Verde

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It's home to a volcano, and its location helps set up hurricanes that affect North America. Meet Cape Verde, a former Portuguese colony that has developed its own racial and linguistic identity. A video profile shows the characteristics of the intriguing African coastal nation. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Offer the video as research for learners to examine how Cape Verde's geographical features affect worldwide weather patterns
Classroom Considerations
  • Part 30 of a larger Countries A-Z playlist
  • Humor may be inappropriate for some classroom settings
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Fascinating photographs demonstrate the complexities of the nation
  • Engaging narrator describes complex ideas in a concise way
Cons
  • There are no additional materials supplied with this resource