Africa Unit with 15 Lessons about the Geography of Africa, African History, and Cultures

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Use this Africa unit to supplement a lackluster curriculum that doesn’t acknowledge the importance of Africa to world geography, history, and society.

Study the geography of Africa including the 5 regions of Africa and 54 countries of Africa. Learn about environmental issues like water allocation and pollution using podcasts and partner work. Explore the history of ancient Africa to the Scramble for Africa and the impacts of colonization. Learn about the major ethnic and religious groups in Africa. Study the economies and governments of Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. This unit covers everything students need to know about Africa!

Here are a few of the MANY skills that students will learn:
✅ Explore the geography, history, and cultures around Africa
✅ Discuss important issues facing Africa, like environment, health, and education
✅ Understand Africa through engaging maps, texts, projects, and discussions
✅ Correct misconceptions about Africa and build cultural awareness about this important continent in the 21st century
✅ Practice data literacy and critical thinking skills

Unit Details:
✦ A 3-week-long comprehensive unit about Africa’s geography, history, people, and cultures
✦ Nearly 15 lessons with lesson plans, slides, texts, projects, and activities
✦ 1 ZIP file organized by geography, history, and culture

You’ll Receive:
✦ 15 Detailed Lesson Plans (Objectives, Materials, Key Terms, & Instructions)
✦ Pacing Guides & Unit Overviews
✦ 12 Engaging Informational Texts
✦ 38 Worksheets and Activities
✦ 175 Slides to teach the content
✦ Poster Project with Rubric
✦ Recommended Resources with videos, podcasts, and games!
✦ Answer Keys

ALIGNED TO GEORGIA STATE STANDARDS:

• SS7G1 Locate selected features of Africa.
• SS7G2 Explain environmental issues across the continent of Africa.
• SS7G3 Explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on population distribution in Africa.
• SS7G4 Analyze the diverse cultural characteristics of the people who live in Africa.
• SS7H1 Analyze continuity and change in Africa.
• SS7CG1 Compare and contrast different forms of citizen participation in government.
• SS7CG2 Analyze how government instability in Africa impacts standard of living.
• SS7E1 Analyze different economic systems.
• SS7E3 Describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya.

Pedagogy

This is a complete unit. The lesson plans are detailed, but give you flexibility to add, adjust, or remove activities depending on the time you have to complete each lesson. The unit includes more than you need for students to grasp each concept.

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Total Pages 88 Pages | 175 Slides
Answer Key Yes w/ Rubrics
Teaching Duration 3 weeks