Geography of Africa Unit with Climate, Environment, Features & Maps of Africa

With this ready-to-go unit on Africa's geography, you have everything you need: lessons, activities, readings, slides, and maps of Africa. Study the 5 regions of Africa and 54 countries of Africa. Learn about major physical features like the Sahara, Sahel, Congo River, Nile River, Lake Victoria, Great Rift Valley, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Atlas Mountains, the Kalahari Desert, and more. Explore maps to learn how population density and climate are connected. Learn about environmental issues like water allocation and pollution using podcasts and partner work.

Here is how you might use this unit:

✔ Add to your world geography or world history curriculum, so that students have a strong understanding of what life in Africa is actually like.

✔ Supplement a lackluster curriculum that doesn't acknowledge the importance of Africa to world geography, history, and society.

This African Geography Unit is ready to use! It includes 5 fantastic lessons that your students will enjoy.

What’s Included:

• 5 Detailed Lesson Plans (Objectives, Materials, Key Terms, & Instructions)

• Pacing Guide & Unit Overview

• 8 Engaging Readings

• 15 Worksheets and Activities

• Recommended Resources with videos, podcasts, and games

• 45 Slides to teach the content

• Answer Keys

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.

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 32 Pages | 45 Slides