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Exploring Africa's Diverse Geography

Enhance understanding of Africa's regions through note-taking activity on Sahara Desert, Sahel, Savannah, Rain Forest. Postcard project included for further comprehension. Have a great geography lesson!

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Exploring Africa's Diverse Geography

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  1. Teacher Notes • A notes idea: I have my students fold a piece of paper into quarters. They label each quarter with on of the headings: • Sahara Desert • Sahel and Semiarid • Savannah • Rain Forest I have students right down 3-5 five key facts about each area. The geography postcard is a great way for students to further process after notes. Have a great lesson! Tony at Instructomania

  2. Africa Adapting to Geography

  3. The Sahara Desert • Worlds largest desert, over 3,500,000 square miles (30% of Africa). • Has one of the harshest climates in the world. • Few can survive in such harsh conditions.

  4. The Sahara • Camels were introduced to Africa by early Roman traders. • Before camels, travelers could only make short trips from oasis to oasis using horses. • Camels allowed people to cross the Sahara in two months. • Berbers used their knowledge of the desert to lead caravans through the Sahara.

  5. The Sahel • Semiarid strip of land that divides the desert from wetter areas. • Located between the Sahara and the Savannah • Very hot temperatures for most of the year.

  6. Semiarid • Life revolves around water. • Agriculture is only possible near oasis, wells and rivers that may run through it. • The Niger allows for plant life to grow such as small thorny bushes and mainly drought resistant plants. • Some pasture lands, fishing and trading • Dried up lake beds create salt flats that are mined for trading.

  7. The Savannah • Has seasonal climate and is located between the sahel and rain forest. • Spreads north and south. • Has one wet season and one dry season (no rain)

  8. Savannah • Has more drought resistant plants, grasslands, and scattered trees. • Huge herds of migrating animals (zebras, gazelles, giraffes, lions and cheetahs). • Most heavily human populated region. • Important area for food production such as farming and hunting. • Animals are always on the move in search of water and grazing areas. • Live stock (such as cows) are important for milk, meat, hides, and represent wealth and status. • Nomadic lifestyle.

  9. Tropical Rain Forest • Covers 8% of Africa • Runs along the equator in West Africa • Receives more than 60 inches of rain/year • Temp. average 70 to 90 degrees. • Towering trees and thick vegetation.

  10. Rain Forest • Trees: Teak and mahogany • Variety of fruits, nuts, seeds, leaves and flowers. • Attracts a variety of animals (many live in high forest treetops). • Few hoofed animals (horses, cattle, deer) because of the TseTse Fly – harmful tohumans and fatalto most hoofed animals. • Small scale farming for root crops, fishing, hunting and trade.

  11. September 30, 2016 DO NOW • ANSWER: • What are the 4 Geographical Regions of Africa? • Describe 2 of them

  12. September 29, 2016 • EXIT TICKET • Complete a 3, 2, 1 on today’s Activities: • 3 Things That I Learned Today About Africa • 2 Things That I Already Knew About Africa • 1 Thing That I Want to Know More About Africa

  13. September 30, 2016Vocabulary words • Savanna • Plateau • Griot • Dhow • Desert • Great Rift Valley • Axum • Ghana • Mali • Songhai • Zimbabwe

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