Unit One: Why Study Africa?
Module One: Exploring the Diversity of Africa
Student's EditionActivity Two, Exercise D: African Flags - Engage
What is the national flag of Africa?
This is a flag which represents the U.S. as a country:
Think now of a state flag, such as the Michigan state flag:
This is a flag that represents a part of the United States, the state of Michigan. All states in the U.S. have their own flags. This is the flag of Zimbabwe:
It is a country flag, not a state flag. It is similar to the "stars and stripes." On the continent of Africa, there are 56 countries, each with its own national flag. Similarly, on the continent of North America, there are 3 countries, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, and each of these countries has its own flag. Again, Africa is a continent-not a country.
Go on to Exercise 5 or select from the other activities in this lesson plan below:
Other Activities in this lesson plan include:
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