Description
This lesson examines the five regions of Africa by exploring the continent’s diverse cultures & geography. 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 fun “Rank It - Continents” warm-up. Then, a “Divide It” activity challenges your class to examine 4 thematic maps to determine how best to divide Africa into 5 regions. Next, students create labeled maps featuring the 5 regions of Africa. An “Investigate” activity explores the human & geographic features of each region - Northern, Eastern, Central, Western & Southern Africa. A “What If…” activity reviews big ideas of the lesson. 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 Lesson Slides
- Fill-in Notes
- Investigate Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Rank It” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Divide It - 5 Regions” Activity
- Explain: “Map It - Africa” Activity
- Elaborate: “Investigate“ Activity & Fill-in Notes
- Evaluate: “What If…?” Summary
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 63 pages
Answer Key: Included
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
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