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Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Theme 2: Natural Environments

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to the natural environment. Covers four main areas - plate tectonics, forms and processes, weather and climate, and rainforest and desert. Within each of these,...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Squatter's Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Protecting their farms from elephants is a daily fight for African farmers in the Sahel. In this video segment from Africa, learn about the relationship between the African farmers and elephants in the Sahel.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Map of Chad

For Students 9th - 10th
Although small, this map of Chad shows where the Sahel region is and the disputed Aosou Strip. From the Perry Castaneda Collection
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burkina Faso: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this article to find out about the geography, climate, wildlife, and size of Burkina Faso. From the CIA World Fact Book.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Burkina Faso

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Burkina Faso in West Africa. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are also numerous links available...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Chad

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the Central African nation of Chad including basic facts and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Niger in Western Africa. A background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Chad

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great resource for general information on Chad in the Sahel region of Africa. It includes geography, population, natural resources, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
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Handout
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim Museum: Africa: Sahel and Savanna

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Sahel region of Africa, encompassing the countries of Mali, Niger, and Chad. Includes information on the Sahel's cultural history, the spread of Islam into the area, and examples of artwork.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography: Environment: Fighting Desertification

For Students 4th - 8th
Lists reasons we should be concerned about desertification and discusses how the Sahel region south of the Sahara Desert is becoming desertified.