Discovering the Geography of Western Africa

Discovering the Geography of Western Africa

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to describe the geography of Western Africa.

Introduce the learning objective and explain what the students will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about Western Africa?

Introduction

Western Africa is made up of 16 countries and has a rich history and culture. Let's dive into the geography of this region!

Introduce the topic of the lesson and provide some background information about Western Africa.

Location

Western Africa is located on the westernmost part of the African continent, bordering the Atlantic Ocean.

Explain where Western Africa is located and show a map or globe to help visualize.

Countries

There are 16 countries in Western Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal.

List some of the countries in Western Africa and show their location on a map.

Landforms

Western Africa has a diverse range of landforms, including mountains, deserts, and rainforests.

Describe some of the landforms found in Western Africa and include pictures to help visualize.

Climate

The climate in Western Africa varies from tropical in the south to arid in the north.

Explain the different climates found in Western Africa and how they affect the region.

Natural Resources

Western Africa is rich in natural resources such as oil, gold, and diamonds.

Describe some of the natural resources found in Western Africa and how they are used.

Culture

The people of Western Africa have a rich and diverse culture, including music, dance, and art.

Explain some of the cultural traditions found in Western Africa and show examples to help visualize.

Conclusion

Now you have a better understanding of the geography of Western Africa. What was the most interesting thing you learned?

Sum up the lesson and ask the students to reflect on what they have learned.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.