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Water Sources in Cape Verde and West Africa
Young explorers study the scarcity and importance of a continuous supply of fresh water in Cape Verde. They research the five main ways that fresh water is obtained in these countries. Each research group prepares a presentation, and...
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Building Bridges for Young Learners -- Community
Learners compare and contrast communities.They explore factors that influence how people live, the roles of adults and children, and the interaction of people who live and work within a community. The lesson focuses on the country of...
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Harvesting Water from Fog
Students analyze the water issues of Cape Verde in the Peace Corp lesson. In this water resources lesson, students analyze the concept of water being harvested from fog. Students explore the Peace Corps project site by watching Nathan...
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Build a Solar Sill
Students explore how to generate fresh water from seawater. In this solar energy lesson, students use the power of the sun, evaporation, and condensation to generate freshwater. Students focus on the water challenges in Cape Verde and...
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A Sense Of Water
Students examine several writings from both locals and Peace Corps volunteers from several African countries. Students reflect on how the writer's interactions with water are presented through the material. Students write their own pieces.
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Water Sources in Cape Verde and West Africa
Learners analyze the importance of a fresh water supply in Cape Verde, researching five methods of obtaining and conserving water there. Young scholars create and present displays demonstrating their understanding of the methods of water...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Cape Verde
Learn about religion in Cape Verde in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data on Cape Verde.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Cabo Verde
Learn about health in Cabo Verde via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Cape Verde
Facts about Cape Verde including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, natural resources, and energy.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cape Verde: Economy
Although Cape Verde has limited natural resources, read about the great strides it has made in developing a functional economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Cape Verde: Government
Find out about Cape Verde's stable democracy, the branches of government, political parties, and most recent elections. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Cape Verde: History
Learn about the ups and downs in Cape Verde's history, first as a Portuguese colony, then as a people seeking independence from Portugal. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Cape Verde
Offers a travel guide and country profile of Cape Verde including background facts and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Cape Verdeans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cape Verdeans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Cabo Verde
This is a great resource from the CIA World Factbook for general information on Cabo Verde, a group of islands in the North Atlantic west of Africa. It includes geography, population, government, economy, communications, transportation,...
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Cape Verde
This site from Flags of the World provides a large flag of Cape Verde with a description and history of the flag and national emblem.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cape Verde: Geography
A brief but informative look at the geography and climate of the volcanic islands that make up the Cape Verde archipelago. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Cape Verde: People
Read about descendants of the African slaves who were brought to the uninhabited Cape Verde Islands by the Portuguese in the 15th century. They are a mixture of African and Portuguese and have a combined culture. Information is from the...
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Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Cape Verde
Learn about religion in Cape Verde in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data on Cape Verde.