social studies with mrs. nawrocki
Week of April 29th
Focus Areas
The Geography of Africa
Environmental Issues of Africa
Population and Trade of Africa
Learning Target:
I can locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Sahara, Sahel, savanna, tropical rain forest, Congo River, Niger River, Nile River, Lake Victoria, Great Rift Valley, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Atlas Mountains, and Kalahari Desert.
I can locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Sudan
I can explain how water pollution and unequal access to water impacts irrigation, trade, industry, and drinking water.
I can explain the relationship between poor soil and deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
I can explain the impact of desertification on the environment of Africa.
I can explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on population distribution in Africa.
I can explain how the characteristics in the Sahara, Sahel, savanna, and tropical rain forest impact trade and affect where people live.
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Assignments:
Population/Trade/ Weather Chart due Monday, April 29th
African Country Research and Poster due Friday, May 3rd