Water
Global Water Supply Middle School Curriculum
We take a steady shower stream and clean drinking water for granted, but in many countries around the world, the lack of water or a clean water supply is responsible for higher sickness and death rates. Taking a closer look at the water...
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Celebrate Independence Days Around the World
Discover how other countries remember their fight for independence and how their celebrations compare to typical American-style revelries
Lee & Low Books
First Come the Zebra Teacher’s Guide
Accompany a reading of First Come the Zebra written and illustrated by Lynne Barasch with a teacher's guide equipped with before reading, vocabulary, and after reading activities. Additional social studies, science, music, art, math, and...
DePaul University
Bold Plans, Big Dreams, City Progress
Determining which statements represent fact or the author's opinion in an integral part of reading informational text. Encourage seventh graders to read a passage about Barack Obama and the city of Chicago, as well as a passage focused...
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African Ecology and Art
Explore Samburu culture as students examine art work by many artists and compare and contrast their styles. They view Kenyan images and find Kenya on the map. Students identify conflict in the animal world and draw animals and record in...
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My World - Africa Scavenger Hunt
Students explore the lives of students living in Africa, learn African traditions, and compare and contrast their lives with the lives of African Students.
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The Equator
Students investigate cultures located along the equator. In this geography skills instructional activity, students research the geography, history, culture, and tourism of Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, and Singapore. Students write...
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African Independence Movements
In this African independence movement worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions that accompany a reading selection featuring Uganda, Guinea, Kenya, and Ghana. Students also complete a graphic organizer based on the selection.
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A Country Recovering from Crisis--Kenya
Students explore Kenya. In this Kenya lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the political and economic issues the country is facing. Students compare life in Kenya to life in the United States.
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Walking For Water
Students investigate how third world countries get their water. For this water lesson, students research how countries like Kenya and Ethiopia get their water supply. Students participate in an experiment to role play how difficult it is...
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The East Africa Times
Students work in teams as editors to design the front page of a newspaper covering a country in east Africa. They individually research and write articles that define modern life for the country's citizens.
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The Lesson: Kenya
Pupils consider how recent historical events have impacted Kenya. In this global studies lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about President Mwai Kibaki, Kenya's statistics, and Swahili. Pupils share their...
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Political Changes Resulting form African Independence Movements.
In this African independence movement worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer featuring the political changes that took place in Uganda, Guinea, Kenya, and Ghana.
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The Flag of Kenya
In this Kenya instructional activity, students read the history and directions of the Kenya flag. Students then color the flag according to the directions.
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Bringing the Rain to the Kapiti Plain - Kenya
Students accompany music to the story Bringing the Rain to the Kapiti Plain - Kenya to show how sound and music can accompany story description. In this music lesson, students learn how to show sound during a story.
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Splish Splash: Daily Use of Water
Pupils assess their daily use of water and write stories about how water is used in their lives and communities. Students read about water usage in Ghana and Kenya and compare and contrast water usage and resources between the countries.
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Conflict Over Land Use 217
Students examine the land use values of a variety of people in Kenya. They determine how these differences can cause conflict among those who use the same land area. They look at the conflict from different points of view and they...
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Languages of Kenya
Details the official languages spoken in Kenya.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Religions of Kenya
Dicusses the primary religious denominations in Kenya.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: History of Kenya
Mainly an article concerning Kenyan independence, there is a brief section about colonial rule in the 1800s.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Kenya
Learn about religion in Kenya, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Savanna
Great site containing helpful data and information about the Eastern African Region of Savanna including Kenya and Tanzania. Learn about the economy, people, and culture of the Savanna Region.
Other
Useful Swahili Words
Use this site to help you learn basic Swahili. There are charts to help you learn greetings, numbers, days of the week, etc. and pictures to help you learn animals.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Kenya: Mount Elgon
Information about Kenya and Mount Elgon. Learn about Kenya's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.