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Africa-Geography, Environment & Cultures Unit Plan

How does geography and environment impact the lives of the African people?

CAN YOU DO THESE THINGS?

Knowledge Targets Environmental issues-Africa
What do I need to know?
1. I can explain how unequal access to water and water pollution impacts
irrigation trade industry and drinking water.
Check once
achieved

2. I can explain the relationship between poor soil and deforestation.

3. I can explain the impact of desertification.

Population Distribution-Africa

1. I can explain the characteristics and impact of…the Sahara, the Sahel,
achieved

savanna and tropical rainforest on Africa’s population patterns?

Check
once

Cultural Characteristics-Africa

1. I can explain differences between ethnic and religious groups.

achieved
Check

2. I can describe Africa’s diverse religions and ethnic groups.

once

Skill Targets Political and Physical features-Africa

What can I demonstrate?
1. I can locate and label: Sahara, Sahel, savanna, tropical rain forest, Congo
Check once

River, Niger River, Nile River, Lake Victoria, Great Rift Valley, Mt.
achieved

Kilimanjaro, Atlas Mountains, and Kalahari Desert.

2. I can locate and label: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Kenya,
Nigeria, South Africa, and Sudan.

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