Geography of Africa COMPLETE UNIT Human & Physical Curriculum
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Are you looking for a complete unit for the Geography of Africa? This complete 18+ day unit for the study of Africa in a Geography or other Social Studies course will save you time and stress in planning content-filled, skills-based lessons for your students.
Includes a unit/lesson plan, student-centered activities, learning centers, online interactives, all student materials, and more.
Content Topics Covered
Physical Geography of Africa
Human Geography
Regions of Africa
Environment of Africa
About this Resource
Unit covers the physical geography of Africa with mapping and atlas investigation activities, the human geography and a cultural study through the use of news articles from African outlets, a study of the regions of Africa through visiting centers or a response group activity, and an online interactive investigation on the Environment of Africa.
All activities are student-centered and require higher-order thinking skills.
Students will also practice basic geographic and social studies skills throughout the unit.
Reading and collaborative group assignments will help with student literacy and the unit will address most state and the national standards.
A teacher unit plan is provided with daily suggestions for bell ringers, homework, and exit slips.
An end of the unit assessment is included, requiring students to make decisions about the culture of Africa and to prioritize significant information to create an online collage with an essay option. Unit project could easily be adapted to use without online access.
A complete Unit Test is also included with multiple choice, response, and mapping. A study guide accompanies the test for student preparation.
Teacher directions are also provided, as well as ALL student and activity materials. Many of the student handouts include graphic organizers and wrap-up questions to help students better prepare for assessments.
This would also be a great introductory unit for an African History course or World History course study of the region.
Unit Resources Included:
Africa Research & Collage Activity
Africa Unit Atlas Introduction Activity
Developing Countries in Africa Response Group Activity
Geography of Africa Overview Interactive Lecture Notes
Ethiopia Case Study Reading Handout Activity
Geographic Features of Africa Centers Vocabulary Activity
Regions of Africa Walking Tour
African News & Current Events Activity
African Environmental Issues Activity
Study of African Countries Small Group Activity
Geography of Africa Unit Test & Study Guide
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