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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spirit Mask Ashira/Bapunu, Ogowe River, Gabon

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Explore the concept of beauty as it has been seen through the eyes of various African tribal groups. Learners create masks of beauty as they see it, taking the African concept of inner beauty into consideration. This instructional...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spirit Mask

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create traditional African art pieces. In this visual arts activity, students use modeling materials to craft Gabon clay masks that represent beauty.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Gabon

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Gabon, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
University of Iowa

University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: People Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Essential information on African countries and African peoples assembled by the University of Iowa.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Gabon

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Gabon in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with photographs.
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Handout
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions Rainforest

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore African rainforests at this richly illustrated and informative site from PBS. Learn about the people, economy, and countries of these densely forested zones.
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Graphic
Curated OER

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: Gabon: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of Gabon which shows its provinces, major cities and highways, and neighboring countries. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Gabon

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Gabon, 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.
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Handout
Geographic

Gabon Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
All the basics of Gabon geography are here. Figures and statistics are provided.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Nm Af A: In and Out of Focus: Images From Central Africa 1885 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibit from the National Museum of African Art has several series of photos taken mainly by Westerners from 1885-1960. Includes slideshows. Textual explanations accompany the photos.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gabon: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Gabon and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gabon: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Although there is some information about the early history of Gabon, most of the article tells about its history since independence. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Gabon

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the West African nation of Gabon, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Gabonese

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gabonese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Gabon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Gabon in central Africa. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational...
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Handout
Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Western Lowland Gorilla

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site for information on the Western Lowland Gorilla. The information consists of special adaptations the gorilla has had to make, what it looks like, where it is found in the wild, what it likes to eats, and what its...
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Gabon: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Gabon in Western Africa.
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Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Gabon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Flags of the World provides a large flag of Gabon with a description of the flag and a short history of the country.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Gabon

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate Gabon's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gabon: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
The economy of Gabon is based on its oil reserves, but this article explains why that has not made the people wealthy. Information is from the U.S. State Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gabon: People

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why the people of Gabon speak French. You can also read about the ethnic groups and religion. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gabon: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A graphic giving information about the various elements of Gabon's physical environment. Find out about the climate, terrain, and natural resources. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Map of Gabon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of Gabon. Maps and current flage are included.