The Five Regions of Africa 5-E Lesson | African Geography and Culture | Google

This lesson examines the five regions of Africa by exploring the continent’s diverse cultures & geography. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun “Rank It - Continents” warm-up. Then, a “Divide It” activity challenges your class to examine 4 thematic maps to determine how best to divide Africa into 5 regions. Next, students create labeled maps featuring the 5 regions of Africa. An “Investigate” activity explores the human & geographic features of each region - Northern, Eastern, Central, Western & Southern Africa. A “What If…” activity reviews big ideas of the lesson. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print

• Guided 5-E Lesson Slides
• Fill-in Notes
• Investigate Activity
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

5-E Guided Lesson:

1. Engage: “Rank It” Warm-up Activity
2. Explore: “Divide It - 5 Regions” Activity
3. Explain: “Map It - Africa” Activity
4. Elaborate: “Investigate“ Activity & Fill-in Notes
5. Evaluate: “What If…?” Summary

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

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Five Regions of Africa 5-E Lesson | African Geography and Culture | Microsoft

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