1. Africa
“You can’t hate the roots of a tree and not hate the tree. You can’t hate Africa and not hate yourself” – Malcom X

2. 5 words that come to mind when you think…Africa.

3. What are you perceptions on Africa?M

5. Measured by wealth

7. Where the worlds 30 million slaves live

8. Global vegitation

9. World Water Risk

10. Global Internet Usage

11. Energy Poverty

12. From these maps, what can you tell about Africa
From these maps, what can you tell about Africa? Write down 3 things and discuss with a person next to you!

13. Different languages of Africa
1.Tsonga (Zonga) – Spoken by African Bantu language spoken by the Tsonga people
2. Venda – Bantu language. Official language of South Africa.
3. Arabic
4. ChiBemba- Official language of Zambia
5. Shona – Native people of Zimbabwe speak this language.
6. ChiChewa – Spoken in Mozambique mainly. Bantu language
7. Swahili – Spoken in many different parts of Africa. Official language of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Congo.
8. French
Over 800 languages in Africa!!

14. Some facts…
Africa is the second most populous continent on the planet billion people (behind Asia)
The Sahara desert is NOT the driest desert in the world but it IS the largest!
Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa (located near Kenya)
Highest rate of HIV/AIDS is in Africa
Worlds lowest life expectancy
Largest religion is Islam AND Christianity
-Atacama desert is the driest!

15. Some facts… There are 53 countries in Africa!
6 island nations are part of those 53 countries (largest being Madagascar!)
It is known as the “plateau continent”
Largest country: Sudan
Smallest country: Seychelles
Plateau – much like an upside down pie plate. The center is high and dry

16. 5 regions in Africa…

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18. Climate The equator runs through Africa!
What does this mean for the continent?
1. It means that most of the continent is warm all year read however there are some very wet and very dry areas.

19. Vegetation 2/5ths of Africa's land is tropical grassland
Also known as a Savanna
Short/tall grasses, shrubs and trees scattered.

20. If you have a group of 2, your leader is also your record keeper.
5 Regions of Africa
Now, lets explore those regions.
In you group of 3, assign a leader, record keeper and reader.
If you have a group of 2, your leader is also your record keeper.
Example:
Facebook: Can’t wait to visit the largest desert in the world (The Sahara) and see the longest river in the world (The Nile)!
Twitter: So glad the Nile runs through part of the Sahara Desert! #Africabound #makinglifeeasier #sanddunes #northafrica