PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Teacher's Guide
Explore the world of Africa through these teacher's guides. This site features teacher tools for middle school age students.
Other
Sud Quotidien: Homepage
The Sud Quotidien is a major Senegalese newspaper, with brief articles dealing with news from Southern Senegal and Mauritania. Written in French.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Sudan
The BBC provides a detailed overview of Africa's largest country, Sudan. Also, gives facts at a glance, information about its leaders, an audio of its National Anthem, and a timeline of key events in history. You can find much more...
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile: Burundi
BBC News presents a general overview on the poor East African country of Burundi. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Djibouti
BBC News offers a general overview on the East African country of Djibouti. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kenya
BBC News features a general overview on the East African country of Kenya. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, videos, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Rwanda
BBC News presents a general overview on the turbulent East African country of Rwanda. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Tanzania
BBC News explores the East African country of Tanzania. Includes a general overview, country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: African Art
View twelve representative works of African art from the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago. With useful contextual notes, suggested activities, enlargeable reproductions, embedded glossary, and similar resources.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: African Voices
This site is the web presence of "African Voices," a permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. It explores the "diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures." Includes art, texts, and...
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Africa
The Washington Post provides the latest news and issues in Africa on a daily basis, as well as special reports and interactive maps. PLEASE NOTE THAT A WASHINGTON POST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THESE ARTICLES.
Education.com
Education.com: 1st Grade Reading & Writing Resources
[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of first grade reading and writing resources contains lesson plans and worksheets that can be used during the research process.
Other
Kenya Natural History: Kenya Birds
At this site view pictures and read descriptions of the many types of birds that live in Kenya, "A fascinating part of the world for birders to visit." This site is appropriate for upper elementary students, and older.
Other
The Monitor
The Monitor, the independent voice, is a daily local/regional/national news source in Kamapala Uganda.
Other
Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive; Madagascar
The humanitarian organization CARE presents an informative piece on Madagascar with information about the organizations aid efforts in the African island nation, in this virtual field trip.
Other
Crawfurd.dk: Cameroon
Need or want to know what Cameroon looks like, this site contains 100 pictures (with captions). Included is a link to an interactive (quicktime movie) of a panoramic view on Cmaeroon.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Africa/middle East
Learn about the different cultures that make up Africa and the Middle East. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and...
Other
Cape Business News
The Cape Business News is a local business paper serving Cape Town, South Africa. Content includes daily business headlines, business opportunities, and more.
Other
Didactalia: Costas De Frica Rivers and Lakes of Africa
Can you name the elements of the African coast? Choose the answer from the list of the drop down menu in this interactive map. You result will be given at the end.
Other
African Union: Panafricanism and African Renaissance
The African Union has replaced the OAU (Organization of African Unity) as the leading diplomatic organization for all African nations. Here you will find information on its structure, list of member states, issues they are discussing and...
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives Learning Curve: British Empire
This resource provides information about the British Empire, and its part in world history.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A Decision Is Made
In this video segment from Africa, Flora explains why she is content to return to the bush.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Africa Its People and Places
A very comprehensive lesson plan that helps prepare students for a trip to Africa taking into consideration climate, customs, geography, and language.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: South Africa
Thorough reference directory for finding information on South Africa. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...