Great Rift Valley Lesson & Africa Geography Activities - Microsoft Digital Resources
This lesson examines the formation of the Great Rift Valley and its impact on the land and people of Africa. The activities are designed to engage students, and the guided 5-E format makes it easy for you to implement.
Start with a warm-up activity called “Memory Game - Kenya,” followed by a discussion on plate tectonics using a clip from “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift.” Introduce key vocabulary terms while students complete fill-in notes. Next, students will answer questions while watching a 15-minute video from the Discovery Channel that explores the physical geography and human-environment interactions in the region.
Finally, challenge students to investigate current events related to the Great Rift Valley through a “Breaking News” writing activity. Your purchase includes both print and interactive digital versions of all materials, making it suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classroom settings. 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