Curated OER
Trey and Dave go to Africa: Music
Trey from Phish and Dave from the Dave Mathews Band took a trip to Africa to explore music, culture, and history. Your class watches this episode from VH1's Music Studio to understand how African culture and music have influenced modern...
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Examining What Sharing Really Means
Learners read "The Senegalese Miracle". They discuss the amount of sharing the author finds in Africa. They examine the relationship the author has to the locals.
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Au Marche Sandaga a Dakar
A 3-day French lesson plan targeting food shopping vocabulary. It is designed for elementary French learners pretending to communicate with merchants in a small village outside of Dakar. The plan follows a class reading of the picture...
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WebQuest: The Growing Challenge in Senegal
Students examine the issue of soil infertility in Senegal. In this agriculture lesson, students follow the steps to complete the provided webquest that requires them to learn about the issue and create a 3-year plan for planting in the...
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Global Women and Poverty
Students examine poverty and women in Senegal through a video. They work together to gather research about economic prosperity in different countries. They share their information with the class.
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Modeling Our Writing Style After Another Author's Style
Students reread "The Senegalese Miracle" from a previous lesson. As they read, they must underline as many images related to their senses as possible and share their findings with the class. In partners, they practice chunking...
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Eating Senegal Style
Students demonstrate how to eat as the people do in Senegal. Students present information to the class about an individual eating tradition in their family.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Senegal
Learn about religion in Senegal, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Senegal
Presents information about the country of Senegal and its culture through the perspectives of Peace Corps volunteers and the work that they do there.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Senegal
Learn about core health indicators in Senegal in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
University of California
Fowler Museum of Cultural History: Passport to Paradise (Sufi Arts,urban Senegal)
From the Fowler Museum of Cultural History in Los Angeles, this is the "Passport to Paradise (Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal)" exhibit web-site which contains images of selected art work in the exhibit as well as photos of and info on the...
Other
Le Senegal Geographique
This resource offers a detailed geography of Senegal. It provides pictures of sites of attraction and cities. There are also links to major parks.
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University of Texas: Senegal: Political Map
This political map of Senegal not only shows the province boundaries, major cities, highways, rail lines, and neighboring countries, but it also clearly shows how it completely engulfs the country of The Gambia. Clicking on the map will...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Senegal
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Senegal, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Senegal: Economy
Learn about Senegal's changing economy from this information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Senegal: Government
Read about the government of Senegal, which is one of the most successful democracies in Africa. Find out what has made it so different from other African countries. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Senegal: History
Read about the history of Senegal and its transition to a peaceful, democratic republic. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
Accueil: Izf
This is a resource for Francophone African students where they can read about their countries in French. It contains links to sites of interest to all French students. Just click on the name of the country at the top of the page.
Other
Lang Media: French and Wolof in Senegal
This Web site provides extensive explanation of the usage of French and Wolof in Senegal. Includes information on everything from basic greetings to hair braiding.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Senegal
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the African nation of Senegal including background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Senegalese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Senegalese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Senegal
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Senegal. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Wolof
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Wolof of Senegal. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....