The Great Rift Valley in Africa 5-E Lesson | Causes and Effects | Microsoft
This lesson explores how the Great Rift Valley was formed and its effects on the land & people in Africa. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “Memory Game - Kenya” warm-up, then discuss plate tectonics using a clip from “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift”. Present key vocabulary terms while completing fill-in notes. Next, students answer questions while viewing a 15-minute, Discovery Channel video that examines the physical geography & human-environment interactions in the region. Finally, challenge students to investigate current events in the Great Rift Valley with a “Breaking News” writing activity. 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 Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided Lesson Slides
- Fill-in Notes
- Video Response Activity
- “Breaking News“ Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Memory Game Kenya" Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Think About It..." Ice Age 4: Continental Drift Activity
- Explain: Background Info, Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: The Great Rift Valley Video Activity
- Evaluate: “Breaking News” Writing Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 68
Time: 1 Hour
Grades: 5-12