Darfur’s Neighborhood, K-2
Length of Time: 20-30 Minutes
Description
Everyone hears a great deal about Darfur, located in the African nation of Sudan. This primary activity will help students place Darfur within the context of Africa and identify major political divisions in the area. They will locate other important geographic features such as bodies of water, deserts and mountains.
Essential Questions
What are the geographic features of the surrounding area of this important current events topic?
Common Core Standards
Content Standards
Grade 1: True Stories and Folk Stories from America and Around the World
History and Geography: Map Skills
Grade 2: E Pluribus Unum: From Many, One
History and Geography: Map and Globe Skills