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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Foot and Mouth

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Wide Angle video, learn about the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle in Botswana.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Anti Immigrant Sentiment

For Students 9th - 10th
Botswanans express some of their attitudes toward the influx of Zimbabwean migrants in this Wide Angle video segment.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Botswana Today

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the achievements and national problems of the African nation of Botswana in this video segment from Wide Angle.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Botswana

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

University of Iowa: Art and Life in Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource about African art and cultures.
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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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Article
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Oasis in the Desert: Navigating Peace in the Okavango River Basin

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Woodrow Wilson Center tells about the cooperation among three African countries in managing the Okavango River Basin for the good of everyone. Links to other websites. (May 14, 2004)
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Botswana

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about health in Botswana via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information. The 'News and features' tab includes...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Southern Africa

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore this informative and interesting site about South Africa. Learn about the geological wonders, bountiful natural resources, and the racial tensions that rule this region. In this site, you will also explore the people, economy,...
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BBC

Bbc: Botswana Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile provides a concise overview of Botswana's history, culture, and economy in addition to information concerning the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Botswana: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the booming economy of Botswana. Find out how Botswana is striving to diversify its economy so it is not so dependent on diamond mining. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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United Nations

United Nations: Cartographic Section: Okavango River Basin [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This map from the United Nations is a very detailed map of the Okavango River Basin, showing rivers, wetlands, cities, country boundaries and much more. Increase the viewing percentage to read the map easily.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Fence

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video segment from Wide Angle, learn about the fence that is part of the border security system between Botswana and Zimbabwe.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Work Abroad

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video segment from Wide Angle, Mary, a college educated Zimbabwean migrant, describes her life and work in Botswana.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Botswana

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Botswana including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.
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Other

Greatest Places: Okavango Delta

For Students 3rd - 8th
Experience the Okavango, a "river that never meets the sea." Learn about the animals there, how to make papyrus, and swampy deltas.
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Other

Online Expeditions: African Adventure

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to explore several regions of Africa, without having to leave the classroom.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Botswana: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A good look at the successful government of Botswana, a country with a stable and free democracy. You can find a list of the current governmental officials. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Botswana: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this brief history of Botswana from its pastoral roots to the current time. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Botswana

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a description of Botswana's location, people, and economy, including summary statistics. Includes a map and the national flag.
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Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: From the Kalahari to Malibu

For Students 9th - 10th
Join Jumanda Gakelobone and Roy Sesana in their quest for help in their fight to live on their ancestral lands in Botswana. The Bushman of Kalahari have a dispute with the government of Botswana that centers on the dilemma of modernism...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Botswana

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Botswana, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Detainees

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Wide Angle, learn about the conditions that have caused some Zimbabweans to leave their homeland for Botswana.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Botswana: Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A small map of Botswana that shows the Okavango River and delta as well as the salt pans. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.