5 Regions of Africa Geography Lesson & Culture Activities - Microsoft Digital Resources
This lesson on the Five Regions of Africa explores the continent's diverse cultures and landforms. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5E format makes it easy for you to implement! The lesson includes fill-in notes for students.
Begin with a fun “Rank It - Continents” warm-up activity. Next, the “Divide It” activity challenges your class to analyze thematic maps to determine the best way to divide Africa into five regions. Students will then create labeled maps of the five African regions: Northern, Eastern, Central, Western, and Southern Africa.
An “Investigate” activity allows students to explore the human and geographic features of each region. Finally, the “What If…” activity reviews the main concepts of the lesson. Your purchase includes both print and interactive digital versions of all materials, making it suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Investigate Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Rank It” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Divide It - 5 Regions” Activity
- Explain: “Map It - Africa” Activity
- Elaborate: “Investigate“ Activity & Fill-in Notes
- Evaluate: “What If…?” Summary
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 63
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 6-12