Curated OER
Rainforest Rescue
Students explore threats to diversity in the Central African rainforest. They use a guided website to research animals that are threatened with extinction, examine human uses of the rainforest and think about what they can do to help...
Curated OER
Central Africa Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 15 identification questions regarding Central African countries.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions Rainforest
Explore African rainforests at this richly illustrated and informative site from PBS. Learn about the people, economy, and countries of these densely forested zones.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Central Africa: Relief Map
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.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: The Butcher of Congo
An extremely informative review of a non-fiction book, King Leopold's Ghost, by Adam Hochschild. The review contains specific quotes from the book and accurate historical research.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: How I Found Livingstone, 1871
This site from the Fordham University provides a primary account of Sir Henry Morton Stanley's first meeting with Dr. Livingstone.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Central Africa: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the Central African countries.
The History Place
The History Place:rwanda 1994
Detailed article that examines the genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994 killing over 800,000 people.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Central African Republic
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Central African Republic, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
Smithsonian Institution
Nm Af A: In and Out of Focus: Images From Central Africa 1885 1960
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.
Scientific American
Scientific American: Oldest Member of the Human Family
This article, published by Scientific American (July 11, 2002), highlights the discovery of a nearly complete skull of the oldest and most primitive member of the human family known yet. This fossil, found in central Africa, contains a...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Central Africans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Central Africans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Sao Tome E Principe
Provides an overview of the culture of the islands of Sao Tome and Principe. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education,...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Teacher's Guide
Explore the world of Africa through these teacher's guides. This site features teacher tools for middle school age students.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Africa
The Washington Post provides the latest news and issues in Africa on a daily basis, as well as special reports and interactive maps. PLEASE NOTE THAT A WASHINGTON POST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THESE ARTICLES.
Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo: Colobus Monkey
The Oregon Zoo features interesting facts on the Colobus monkey's conservation and life history.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tropical Forest Foragers
The term "tropical-forest foragers," or "pygmies," refers to ethno-linguistically diverse peoples distributed across the forested regions of Central Africa who are particularly short in stature and who traditionally have lived by...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Cameroon: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Cameroon in Western Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Chad: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Chad in Central Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Central African Republic: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of the Central African Republic.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Equatorial Guinea: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Equatorial Guinea in Central Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Gabon: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Gabon in Western Africa.