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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I Had a Hero Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine what it takes to make a hero. The respond in their journals to the following prompts: What did I learn about friendship and heroism from reading and thinking about "I Had a Hero"? What did this story teach me about the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ilunga's Harvest Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the culturally based impulse to share with others versus the impulse to watch out for oneself or one's immediate family. They probe the deeper meanings of "Ilunga's Harvest" and examine the impact of the events in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Seeing Things From the Someone Else's Point of View

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the cultural trait of sharing, trying to view it from the point of view of someone in another culture. They question what we gain from trying to see the world from the perspective of another person or culture and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using a Mentor Text to Develop a New Style of Writing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine some of the author's writing traits and then make an effort to incorporate his style into their own writing. They show how richly written literature can be used as a mentor text, or model, for improving one's own writing.
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Website
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Digital Library: Congo Expedition: 1909 15

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich-media website that traces a major expedition into the Belgian Congo (the present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo) at the dawn of the twentieth century. Includes maps, diary entries, specimens, and recordings as well as a...
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Congo, Dr (Zaire)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire), in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Graphic
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University of Texas: Central Africa: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A good relief map of the countries of Central Africa showing mountains, lakes, and valleys. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map the the Democratic Republic of the Congo that shows the province boundaries, major cities and highways, neighboring countries, and significant physical features. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting map showing the relief of Democratic Republic of the Congo. See the highlands, lowlands, and rivers that cross this country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the economy of Democratic Republic of the Congo has great potential, read about the problems the country is having in realizing that potential. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the government and politics in Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2003 to the present. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: People

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the many ethnic groups in Democratic Republic of the Congo, their languages and religion. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Democratic Republic of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and travel guide to Democratic Republic of the Congo, background overview, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Fleeing Goma

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage shares the devastating effects from a volcanic eruption in the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: New Lives for Old Buses

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about an African country that uses old school buses for public transportation. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Blood Mineral

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about tantalum and the wars waged in the Congo over this valuable metal. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tutsi

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tutsi people in Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Democratic Republic of Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Flags of the World provides a large flag of Democratic Republic of Congo with a description and history of the current flag.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A graphic listing the various aspects of the physical environment of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Find out about the area, climate, terrain, and natural resources. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Map of the Democratic Republic of Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Maps and current flag are included.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Flag of Democratic Republic of Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Maps and current flag are included.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Congo, Dr (Zaire)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire), in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.