West and Central Africa: Geographic Passport


West and Central Africa: Geographic Passport
Students are introduced to the physical geography of West and Central Africa. They identify all 24 countries and major bodies of water on a map. Then they create a map that illustrates some of the geographical features of the region. Next, students research one of the countries and report on their findings. Finally, students research and explain one of the environmental challenges for this region.

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Overview

In this experience, students are introduced to the physical geography of West and Central Africa. They identify all 24 countries and major bodies of water on a map. Then they create a map that illustrates some of the geographical features of the region. Next, students research one of the countries and report on their findings. Finally, students research and explain one of the environmental challenges for this region.

Objectives:

  • Describe the location, physical features, and climate regions of West and Central Africa.
  • Identify major environmental problems in the region.


West and Central Africa is an enormous chunk of the continent, containing 24 separate countries. In this experience, you will explore the physical features and climates of this region as well as some of the specific countries and their environmental challenges.

Objectives:

  • Describe the location, physical features, and climate regions of West and Central Africa.
  • Identify major environmental problems in the region.


map of Africa

West and Central Africa is different from North Africa in several important ways, such as climate and physical features. Make a prediction about the geographic characteristics of West and Central Africa. Don’t worry if you guess wrong. You’ll learn the facts about West and Central Africa in this experience.

Post your answer

Answers will vary. The simplest correct answer is that this area of Africa is much wetter than North Africa; instead of desert, it is predominantly savanna, woodland, forest, and wetlands. Tell students they will learn the answers as they proceed to the next scene.

Invite students to name any of the countries they know on this map.


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