Unit One: Why Study Africa?

Module Three: Examining Africa's Diversity

Teacher's Edition

Overview

Module Three: Examining Africa's Diversity is a collection of images meant to illustrate Africa's diversity, rich history, and global connections, and to question some of the common stereotypes about Africa. The lesson has one main computer-assisted activity that is covered in two days. This activity is a series of maps of the continent studded with "thumbnail" pictures, which students can enlarge. The pictures express a particular theme for that page, including: geography, culture, religion, making a living, transportation, and where people live. Each image is preceded by a question meant to encourage students to think critically about the images they see. Students should answer the questions in their journals in preparation for a discussion with the teacher.

Activities 1-5

1. The Geography of Africa
2. African Cultures
3. African Religion
4. Making a Living in Africa
5. Transportation in Africa