Description
This lesson examines misconceptions about Africa while investigating its geography & culture. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a “First Impressions” warm-up, then test their knowledge of the African continent with a “Fact or Fiction?” activity. Next, challenge your class to complete a map investigation exploring Africa’s geography & people. A printable “walk-around” poster version is also included for in-class instruction. A “MythBusters” activity summarizes the big ideas of the lesson. Finally, assess learning with a fun activity where students create a “Word Cloud” featuring Africa. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E Slides Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- 2 Digital, Interactive Activities
- 2 Printable Worksheets
- Printable Investigate Posters
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “First Impressions" Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Fact or Fiction?" Activity
- Explain: Africa Map Investigation Activity
- Elaborate: “MythBusters” Big Idea Activity
- Evaluate: “Word Cloud” Summative Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
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