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Considered both blessed and cursed in its geography and history, the Central African Republic is one of the poorest in the world despite being diamond-rich. A video profile discusses the seemingly contradictory African country to show viewers the push and pull of everyday life there.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Have scholars investigate several African countries using the video series to evaluate the consequences of European colonialism
Classroom Considerations
- Video is number 33 in a comprehensive Countries A-Z series
- Some language and jokes may be inappropriate for various classrooms
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Video simply unpacks complicated dynamics
- Narrator is engaging
Cons
- The sound quality is low