Ghana is located in a region once known as the Gold Coast, thanks to the bounty of metal. Now, it is an economic powerhouse. The country transitioned from colonialism to independence first among its peers, and it kept much of its indigenous culture. A video resource showcases the interesting West African country. 

Concepts

ghana, african geography, human geography, physical geography, world geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to stimulate discussion of the legacy of colonialism in Africa
• Offer as research for a countries of Africa profile project

Classroom Considerations

• Number 66 in the Countries A-Z playlist
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Covers history often neglected in regular curricula
• Graphics and maps demonstrate geographical concepts

Cons

• Ad interrupts streaming

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10