Regional Importance and Introduction:  Africa is big and features lots of different climates and vegetation zones. Scientists found some of what they believe is the earliest human fossils in Africa, and some of the oldest civilizations in the world such as Egypt make Africa home.  Africa has a long history of trade: salt, gold, and many other products came from this continent.  We started to study Northern Africa with the last unit.  We finish all of Africa with this unit.

Learning Target #1:  I can identify the major physical and political features of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Unit 5 Big Picture - Vocab Terms and Video Intro

Unit 5 Big Picture - Vocab Terms and Video Intro ANSWERS

To see the video, log into the Nat Geo online textbook, go to the Digital Library and search for "GeoVideos."  Find and view the "Africa" video.

Unit 5 "Africa Vocab Terms in Pics" Presentation

Unit 5 Big Picture - Vocab Terms Online Practice Activity

Mapping Lab Resources:

Map Placard 1: Physical Features Map

Map Placard 2: Climate Zones Map

Map Placard 3: Vegetation Zones Map

Map Placard 4: Population Density Map

Map Placard 5: Economic Activity Map

Challenges 1 and 2 Worksheet

Challenges 1 and 2 Physical Features and Countries to Find (Laminated Sheet)

Online Challenge 1 Checker

Online Challenge 2 Checker

Challenges 3 and 4 Worksheet

Challenge 3 Questions

Challenge 4 Questions

Online Challenge 3 Checker

Challenge 5 Worksheet

Challenge 5 Instructions

Learning Target #2:  I can compare democracy to another form of government.

Africa: Struggle for Independence Map Reading Skills Activity

"A Short History of Government in Africa" Jr. Scholastic Presentation

"Africa: 50 Years of Independence" Jr. Scholastic Reading Activity ARTICLE TO READ

"Africa: 50 Years of Independence" Jr. Scholastic Reading Activity ARTICLE TO READ (2nd Copy)

"Africa: 50 Years of Independence" Jr. Scholastic Reading Activity Worksheet

Learning Target #3:  I can compare the economies of Sub-Saharan Africa.

HDI Reminder Mini-Lesson

Learning Target #4:  I can compare and contrast the human characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africa.

"Comparing Sub-Saharan African Countries Today" Textbook Notes (Jigsaw) Activity

"Families Of..." (Egypt, Ghana, and Kenya) Videos Worksheet and Essay Assignment

"Nat Geo Kids - Are We There Yet?" Egypt and Kenya Videos

Common Assessment (Unit Test) Preparation

Unit 5 (Africa) Study Guide Worksheet

Unit 5 (Africa) Study Guide ANSWERS Presentation (Link for Chromebooks)

Resource Library of Video Directions for each part of the Africa eLearning Packet #2

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