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Geography of Africa

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Learners examine the geography of Africa and understand its diverse ethnicity. In this African geography lesson, students create a mental map of Africa. Learners label the maps and list the languages of Africa. Students compare the mental maps to an atlas map.

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african geography, africa, map skills

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african geography, geography of africa, reading maps, world atlas, social studies
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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