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Learn About Africa: Maps and Countries

Completed by 27 learners
Ages 7-11
Live Group Class
In this fun and engaging four-day geography-themed camp, students will learn the countries in Africa, its main regions and history, as well as background information on directions, continents, and how to use a map!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(39 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
2-9 learners per class
30 min

What's included

4 live meetings
2 in-class hours
Assessment
Learners will be assessed throughout class with games, discussion, review and new goal-setting.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
In this class we will use games, a video and an interactive app to explore the names of each African country, a bit of history surrounding Africa's different regions, and its location with relation to the other major continents. Learners will be exposed to maps and learn about directions, while they will also learn to spell and pronounce the names of many new countries, as well as a learn some historical figures from the continent. The class will provide a lot of interaction throughout the process of learning. No previous knowledge is required.

Day 1: Directions and Continents
Day 2: The Africa Game and Names
Day 3: Regions 
Day 4: More on the Regions

Sharpening learners' geography skills in a lesser known area will allow them to stand out, which is also an added benefit. But its kind of like virtual travel and a field trip, using the map as our guide :)

Learning Goals

Students will learn the four directions, the world's main continents, and the regions and countries in Africa. At the end of class, each student will walk away with a few new countries from the continent that they can say and spell the names of.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The concepts of slavery, colonization and apartheid are addressed as historical background where relevant.
Supply List
There are 2 handouts to accompany the class, and a third optional one (Regions handout). You can either print out the ones you would like, or let me know if you will need an electronic alternative. Students will also need pen/pencil to write, and for students who will be printing out the materials, they will also need colouring tools (crayons, pencil crayons or markers) and a small item (about the size of a coin) that they can use as a 'game board chip'. You can bring materials to write notes on, however, there will not be a lot of notes.

One website is provided for students who won't have access to printed materials and are needing an electronic alternative.
 4 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
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Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2021
5.0
39reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Toronto
Ms. Shiren is a graduate of the University of Toronto Peace, Conflict and Justice program, with a specialization in African Studies. She has lived and worked in West Africa, Latin America, and Europe including among communities of African descent in these diasporic locations. A former service provider in mental health and addiction services, she is sensitive to the individual's need for emotional support, where necessary. 

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