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Curated OER

Continent of Africa

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this geography worksheet, students examine a map of Africa and read about the characteristics of the continent. They use the map and information to answer 10 online fill in the blank questions.
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Curated OER

Africa - Not Just One Big Safari

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars draw a picture of an African city that is similar to  a U.S. city and discover how other parts of the world have the same types of buildings. In this global similarities activity, students create a map of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Map of Africa

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Africa worksheet, students analyze a labeled map of Africa. The map shows all the countries and regions as well as the bodies of water. There are no questions to answer.
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Horn of Africa

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource addresses the economies and geographic locations of African countries.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Regional and World Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps of major areas of the world can be downloaded here. The maps have excellent detail and are in color.
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Graphic
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Museum: African Connections

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an online exhibit with a wealth of information on many aspects of African art. Find examples of masks, sculptures, fiber arts, and much more. Browse through the exhibit using the toolbar on the left.
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Other

Map: Africa in the Early Twentieth Century: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent map identifying the colonial powers controlling each area of Africa from 1912 through 1930.
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Curated OER

Map of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A multi-colored map of Africa, from 1998.