Africa

Juba, South Sudan in Photos
Temporary Capital of the Newest Nation on Earth
If South Sudan can learn from the mistakes of other developing nations, it stands the chance of being a pearl in the heart of Africa. Emerging from decades of war, the South Sudanese are a remarkably resilient and awe-inspiring people. Juba, the temporary capital, is chaotic, unpaved and undeveloped. The Nile is polluted. Over 80% of the population can neither read nor write. Yet, there is optimism and an atmosphere of repair and recovery in the air. In this photo we see a man carrying jerry...

Let's Travel Through Africa!
A Trip Around the World Unit Study!
Going to Africa on the WWW!! Find out about the many interesting countries, lands, animals, and peoples of Africa is this collection of lesson ideas, lapbook materials, maps, games, links, and more! This will be growing as I find more resources over the next few months, so if you don't find what you were hoping for, check back again sometime. :-) Squidoo Lensmasters: I know that many of you have beautiful lenses about Africa (I just haven't had time to find them all yet). If you leave me a ...

Africa 54 countries - Learn Explore and Travel
54 Countries in Africa - Learn about them here
Africa is the world's second-largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. At about 30,244,050 km˛ (11,677,240 mi˛) including its adjacent islands, it covers 20.3 percent of the total land area on Earth. With over 800 million human inhabitants in 54 countries, it accounts for about one seventh of the world human population.

Traveling South Sudan Roads
From Juba to Yei and Nimule: What is There and What is On the Way
Want to drive from Uganda or the Congo to Juba, capital of South Sudan? Or vice versa? The roads are under construction and still mostly unpaved. Development of infrastructure was held back by decades of war. Now there is a lot of activity as this newest of nations tries to join modernity. From Uganda, one enters South Sudan at Nimule and Yei is on route from the Congo. Both roads are bumpy and dusty. The drive was a long one so to avoid driving at night, we could not stop at scenic spots to...

Africa - Astounding Beauty
Africa - spectacular wildlife Migration
Africa - astounding beauty. Migration is a magnificent sight!

Get to Know Africa Group
In the Heart of Africa
Get to know Africa as a place of culture, a place of art and a place of heart. And, in some areas, a place of need. Straddlling the equator and spanning numerous climates; Africa is the only continent to stretch from the northern temperate to southern temperate zones. Once Europeans called Africa "The Dark Continent" for the mysteries inside this huge landmass, but there are no more secrets. Come and Get to Know Africa!.

Visit Africa's Southern Tip
Africa's Southernmost tip explored
Sights to see at Africa's Southernmost tip, situated at L'Aghulas (also called Cape Agulhas), in the Western Cape, South Africa. If you plan to visit South Africa, the trip to Africa Southern tip is worth the effort!

Western Africa Lesson Plan
Africa Unit: Ghana & West Africa
This is week 2 of a 4 week hands-on unit study on Africa. Act out an Ashanti tale, dramatize the historic gold and salt trades centered in Ghana, mold Ashanti gold weights out of clay, attempt to carry baskets and babies in the Gahanna fashion, taste many of the exports of West Africa, and more! My lessons are geared toward 4th-5th grade level children and their siblings. These are lessons I created to do with a weekly homeschool co-op. We meet each week for 2 hours and have 16 children bet...