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Topics in african geography

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Africa has been refered to as the "Dark Continent" since the middle of the 1800s since not too many people know a whole lot about the second largest continent. People have a lot of preconceptions about the continent, most of which are false. Rather that a continent flush with poverty, AIDs, civil war, and corruption, Africa is a mixture of over 9000s unique cultures divided among 54 sovereign states. Containing some of the fastest growing economies and populations in the world, Africa's rise is sparking new interest in the continent. Africa has its issues, just like any other place, but it is important that that is not all that is being taught about. This section is geared towards providing tips, resources, and lesson ideas about teaching about Africa. Located in order below you can find the following items:
     - GIS Based Lessons                                                        - Lecture Note
     - Africa Specific Resources
​     - Map Quiz Reviews and Map Packs
​     - TED Talks

​GIS Based Lessons

Module 1: Agriculture and Development

Using GIS to Analyze Agriculture in Africa
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Agriculture and Development

Module 2: Learning Latitude and Longitude with Africa

Learning Latitude and Longitude with Africa
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The Coordinates of Africa
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Latitude and Longitude
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Lecture Notes

African Urban Models
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Agricultural Changes in Africa
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Defining African Culture
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Formation of African Borders
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Physical Regions of Africa
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Political Divisions of Africa
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Slavery in Africa
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The Rwandan Genocide
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Africa Specific Resources

BBC Earth: Africa (Physical Geography)

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A BBC Earth 6 part documentary on the major ecological zones of Africa. The documentary focuses on the changing climate conditions, and the ways Africa's wildlife survives in the different biomes. 

Roll Back Malaria (Development Geography)

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A website with statistics, and information about the extent  of malaria in Africa. There is a particular focus on what is being done to combat the disease. 

Voices of Rwanda (Political/Cultural Geography)

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Dedicated to preserving the memory of the Rwandan Genocide, this series documents the stories of the holocaust survivors as they remembered it. 

Ghosts of Rwanda (Political/Cultural Geography)

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A video documentary focusing on the genocide in Rwanda and the response, or lack there of, of the west to end the atrocities. 

African Development Bank (Development)

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A great resource for statistics relating to the economic growth of Africa. The site is constantly updated with information about different development projects taking place across Africa. 

MAP Kibera (GIS & Urban Geography)

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A project looking specifically at the slum of Kibera in the Kenyan city of Nairobi. The site includes information about the slum, and the project to map out key resources like water, sanitation lines, schools, etc...

eAtlas (GIS & Agricultural Geography)

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A great wealth of information and online maps relating to agriculture in Africa. Data is collected and compiled into thematic inforgraphics with maps, graphs, and charts. 

The Green Belt Movement (Land Use/Resources)

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Information regarding the Green Belt movement based out of Kenya. The movement was started by Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai to provide job for women. 

Africa for Norway

Africa is NOT a Country

BBC World Service: The Story of Africa

PBS Explore the Regions: Africa

NatGeo: Africa Physical Geography

The Daily Show: Spot the Africa

Understanding Western Sahara

You Don't Know Africa


Map Quiz Reviews and Map Packs

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Lizard Point: Africa Physical Features

Lizard Point: Africa Political Features

African Physical Map Review
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African Political Map Review
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TED Talks

Andrew Mwenda - Aid for Africa? No Thanks

Charles Robertson - Africa's Next Boom

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - The Danger of a Single Story

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​Leslie Dodson - Don't Misrepresent Africa

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - Want to Help Africa? Do Business Here

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  • Geography Resources for Teachers
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  • Topics in Geography
    • Examining the Arctic: Iceland >
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        • Geography Resources for Teachers
    • Topics in African Geography
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