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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Sierra Leone

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete reference tool and travel guide to the Western African nation of Sierra Leone that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to sources with in-depth information on the nation's culture, history,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Zimbabwe

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the South African nation of Zimbabwe. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: The Latino Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Latinos in the US, like African Americans, were oftentimes discriminated against and forgotten about. Noticing African American activist techniques for recognition, many Latinos in the US began to organize and pressure the government for...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Cape Verde

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Benin

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a colorful destination guide to Benin which is located in Western Africa. Provides background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Ghana

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a complete destination guide to Ghana, a country profile, broad background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Cote D'ivoire

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Find information on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to Guinea, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a country summary and destination guide to Kenya, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Oromos

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Oromos, an African people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Fulani

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Fulani, an African people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Other

Uoc: Communication Technologies in Latin America and Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of papers, published as chapters of a book, that examine economic and social issues around accessibility to mobile communications and connectivity in Latin American and African countries. One paper focuses on the country of...
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BBC

Bbc News: Sierra Leone

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the African country of Sierra Leone. Topics include the usual country 'fast facts', plus history, political leaders, as well as a map of Sierra Leone. Links to related topics are included throughout the site.
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Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Modernization

For Teachers 10th
A comprehensive learning module on modernization that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will examine the impacts of development in...
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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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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Guinea Is Free of Ebola

For Students 2nd - 8th
Article reports that Guinea is now free from ebola, which broke out in the West African country in 2013.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Namibia: Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A small political map of Namibia showing the current boundaries of this African country. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: South Africa: English

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the English in South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Africa

For Students 3rd - 5th
What continent is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea? Click here and find out. Explore art, animals, flags, crafts, explorers, geography, and more to learn about Africa.
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Website
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Food in Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how dinner is served in Kenya, see a Kenyan menu, a shopping list for eight, and several recipes.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa Teacher Tools: Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore this comprehensive site featuring links to lesson plans for Africa. These teacher tools range in content and grade level. Use this site to discover more about the culture and history of Africa.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Sierra Leonean Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Sierra Leonean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kenya, 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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Article
Other

Irin: Niger: Tandja Wins Second Term as President in Historic First

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the African country of Niger's political, economic, and historic background. Biographical details of President Tandja are included. (Published December 8, 2004)

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