Free teacher web sites for Geography topic ‘Africa’
This wonderful topic bring together the majesty and mystery of Africa. The animals, people and landscape are all here to make them feel like they've been on an adventure - even on a Monday morning!
Africa for Kids
Lots to do and see here. There's a photo album (Ghana, South Africa, Kenya and Uganda), mask making activity and a Swahili folk tale to discover (ideal for Ks2). What are you waiting for? You'll love the thumb piano too!
External link: Africa for Kids
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An introduction to Africa
Botswana, Cote d'Ivore, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Sinai, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe are featured. The text is suitable for upper Ks2 but Ks1 teachers will need to adapt it. Images are well selected though.
External link: An introduction to Africa
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Anansi guides you through Africa
In the story of the Magic Kalabash Anansi will guide you through Africa and to untold riches.
External link: Anansi guides you through Africa
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Animals and Plants of Africa
The text may be challenging but the images are just the ticket if you want to look at some images of animals and plants in Africa.
External link: Animals and Plants of Africa
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Elephants of Africa
Learn about these wonderful creatures. Fits in well with many African topics you teach.
External link: Elephants of Africa
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Restoring sight to people around the world
This sight savers website fits nicely into the Global Eye topic in Geography. There are topics and stories with images to explain the main topicss which are; Our work in the world Rebuilding lives Education Campaigning Causes of blindness How we work
External link: Restoring sight to people around the world
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Serious Deserts
A great site for conservation of Rhino information and the Desert diaries is super for thinking about humans living and travelling through the deserts. Some entries have quality images too.
External link: Serious Deserts
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Virtual African safari
What a wonderful idea - go on safari and discover the animals of Africa.
External link: Virtual African safari
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