Great Rift Valley Lesson - Life in Africa & Geography Analysis | Print & Digital

This lesson examines the Great Rift Valley and its impact on the land and people of Africa. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5-E format is easy for you to use! Everything you need is included!

Start with a fun “Memory Game: Kenya” warm-up, followed by an introduction to vocabulary and key concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Discuss plate tectonics using a clip from “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift.” Next, students answer questions while watching a Discovery Channel video exploring human-environment interactions in the Great Rift Valley. Finally, challenge students to investigate current events related to the Great Rift Valley through a “Breaking News” writing activity.

What’s Included:

• Guided Lesson Slides
• Fill-in Notes
• Video Questions
• Writing Activity
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Guide

Aligned with Social Studies Standards:

• CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

Total Pages:  68

Time:  1 Hour

Grades:  5-12