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Website
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: History of Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
Mainly an article concerning Kenyan independence, there is a brief section about colonial rule in the 1800s.
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Handout
University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides extensive information about the country of Kenya, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, human rights, sports, geography, transportation, and much more.
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Learn About Kenya [Pdf]

For Teachers 7th
"Learn about Kenya" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about the African country of Kenya including its history and economy. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes:...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Kenya: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this interesting account of Kenyan history over the last 4,000 years. There is much discussion about its recent history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Kenyan Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Kenyan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Kenya. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....