This lesson is part of a series. Select this text to learn more about the series and how to extend its usefulness. Students study African geography to understand the location of individual countries and their related culture groups. Students recognize Africa's importance on a global basis and find Africa on a map. Students analyze the location of each individual country and its relationship to their neighbors.
Students learn how cultural groups vary from country to country.
World atlas, map of Africa, and small country maps of Africa. Printable country maps of Africa are available on-line . Give each student an unlabeled country map of Africa. Grades 6 and above Same as above, but omit the paper and the oral report. Print copies of the word scramble handout.