Instructional Video

Geography Now! Comoros

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The East African island group has a complicated political history, with 20 coups since declaring independence. The people groups of Comoros are just as complex, reflecting ancestry from Bantu peoples, Asian groups, and Europeans. A video profile describes the dynamic island nation to give viewers a glimpse of a small but intriguing and important country. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have scholars view the video and evaluate how geography impacts economy in a class discussion
Classroom Considerations
  • Resource is the 38th installment of a comprehensive Countries A-Z playlist
  • Includes irreverent humor typical of the series
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Profile focuses on a lesser-known African nation to enrich curriculum
  • Video is thorough and doesn't presume extensive background knowledge, making it adaptable to a variety of settings
Cons
  • None