Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify some key features of Africa and understand its importance as a continent.

Materials and Prep

• World map or globe
• Printed pictures of African animals and landmarks
• Coloring materials

Activities

• Create an African animal collage:

  Print out pictures of African animals and landmarks. Cut them out and glue them onto a piece of paper to create a collage. Color the animals and landmarks.

• Locate Africa on a world map:

  Using a world map or globe, find the continent of Africa. Point to it and say, "This is Africa. It is a continent made up of many countries and is known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes."

• Learn about African animals:

  Show pictures of different African animals and talk about their characteristics. For example, you can say, "Lions are big cats that live in Africa. They have a loud roar and are known as the kings of the jungle."

• Color an African flag:

  Print out a coloring page of an African flag. Color it using the correct colors. Discuss the meaning of the colors on the flag, such as green representing nature and yellow representing sunshine.

Talking Points

• "Africa is a big continent located in the southern hemisphere of the Earth."

• "Africa is known for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, and zebras."

• "The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in Africa. It is very hot and dry there."

• "Africa has many beautiful landmarks, such as the pyramids in Egypt and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe."

• "People in Africa speak different languages and have unique cultures."

• "African music and dance are vibrant and energetic."