US Institute of Peace
Simulation on Conflict Prevention in the Greater Horn of Africa
Is containing a conflict possible in the Horn of Africa? Young peacekeepers engage in a simulation that examines the multi-faceted conflict that exists between the countries of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Representatives from ten countries in...
Public Schools of North Carolina
Democratic Republic of Congo - Map Skills
Work on your map skills with a packet of activities about the river basins in the Democratic Republic on Congo. Learners study the maps provided before answering the geography questions and writing an acrostic poem about the region.
Curriculum Project
Hotel Rwanda: Comprehension and Discussion Activities for the Movie
Support your presentation of the film Hotel Rwanda with this collection of worksheets, which includes background information, vocabulary, summary of characters, and fill-in-the-blank worksheets for students to complete as they watch the...
Curated OER
African Country Study and PowerPoint Presentation
Students investigate the geography of Africa. In this African culture lesson, students research the lifestyles of African residents and create a PowerPoint presentation based on a single African country. Students share their...
Curated OER
Countries of Africa
Students investigate the different countries of Africa. In this African geography lesson, students choose an African country to investigate and construct the country's flag. Students use a map of Africa to color in their country.
Curated OER
African Safari
Seventh graders examine different countries in Africa to research. They choose one to concentrate their research on using the five themes of geography. They design a multimedia presentation that will make up the African safari.
Curated OER
Africa Unite!
Students work in pairs to research assigned African countries. They compile their research to label a continent map of Africa, present their research to the class and design a game of trivia using their findings.
Curated OER
Africa Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 53 identification questions about the countries of Africa. Students have 6 minutes to complete the quiz.
Curated OER
Modern Africa (1)
In this online interactive current events activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding modern Africa. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Modern Africa (2)
In this online interactive current events activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding modern Africa. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
European Colonialism in Africa (1)
In this online interactive world history worksheet, high schoolers answer 11 multiple choice questions regarding colonialism in Africa. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Brochure of African Countries
Students research a country in Africa and present the information they found and the brochure they designed to the class while their peers take notes to use as a study guide for the exam.
Curated OER
Africa Test Map
For this geography worksheet, students examine an outline map of Africa that has all of the countries numbered on it. They write the names of the 54 countries on the lines below the map.
Oxfam
Virtual Journey of Mali
As you travel to Mali, you'll discover what's happened in Mali in 2002, and why everyone was so excited. Learn how to make sesame sticks as a sweet treat.
BBC
Bbc News: Afrique
This French-language section of the BBC Web site includes all of the site's information about Africa: up-to-the-minute newes, radio feeds and in-depth country coverage. Duplicated in French, English, Arabic, Hausa, Portuguese, Somali and...
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: People Resources
Essential information on African countries and African peoples assembled by the University of Iowa.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Horn of Africa
This resource addresses the economies and geographic locations of African countries.
Columbia University
Columbia University: African Studies
This collection of African studies resources provides users with a great deal of information about African culture, geography, history, and current issues.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Zambia
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Zambia. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Fao Newsroom: Somalia: Helping Rebuild a Shattered Nation
This article discusses the challenges that Somalia faces, in the reconstruction and development process, as a result of a variety of environmental, economic and political factors. (22 December 2005)
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Africa Country Pages
Fantastic web resource from the University of Pennsylvania for learning all about the countries of Africa. Click on the name of each country to get information and links to other great resources.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Northern Africa: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries in Northern Africa.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Africa: Country Capitals Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the capital cities of the African countries.