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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Science NetLinks: Collapse 2: Interpreting the Evidence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students continue to explore the factors that contribute to the collapse of a society; they also explore how archaeological evidence is gathered and interpreted. Students explore about the social changes that caused the collapse of...
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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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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Hippopotamus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips about hippopotamuses. Fun facts are great for students doing research projects and you can send a postcard to a friend.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Western Africa: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of Western Africa.
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Handout
AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Niger: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for studying about the African country of Niger. Learn meaningful facts about its geography, culture, economy, government, and more. You can view a map and a flag, too.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Benin

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of Benin, 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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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Liberia

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Liberia. Find information on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you with...
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Other

World Socialist Web Site: A Journey Through Africa's Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
From the World Socialist Web Site, this is a review of Harvard professor Henry Gates' book, "Wonders of the African World." It includes interesting details of Gates' attempts to piece together a view of precolonial African history. (4...
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Article
University of California

Passport to Paradise: The Rise of Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
A short paragraph on the exhibition "Passport to Paradise" that recounts "The Rise of Islam" in Africa. Click the "continue" link at the end of the paragraph to read on.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Cameroon: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Cameroon in Western Africa.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Guinea: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guinea in Western Africa.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ghana: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Ghana in Western Africa.
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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
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Liberia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Western African country of Liberia.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Niger: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Niger in Western Africa.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Mali: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Mali in Western Africa.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Nigeria: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Nigeria in West Africa.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Sierra Leone: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Sierra Leone in Western Africa.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Togo: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Togo in Western Africa.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Senegal: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Senegal in Western Africa.
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Website
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Africa the Search for Gold and Slaves

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical background of the reasons for European exploration of Africa. Tutorial Links to further European trade and exploration.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Sao Tome and Principe

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the geography and history of Sao Tome and Principe. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population are all on this site.