5.1 - Sub-Saharan Africa - Overview

Countries of Sub-Saharan AfricaWe are running a bit low on time. To help save you some effort, you do not need to read your textbook for this section. Please read the Canvas content and watch the videos provided. I will be keeping video lectures to a minimum - again to give you more time to get through the written material.

Introduction to Sub-Saharan Africa

In this Unit, we are going to explore Sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately, we can't arrange a field trip to explore themes in World  Regional Geography in person. Instead we will be relying on different forms of media to introduce this region including: an over view of the Region by "Geography Now", my PowerPoint presentation , your textbook and an exploration of places off the beaten path by you, using Google Earth. 

 

What you will Learn

  • to identify the countries and major physical features of Sub-Saharan Africa
  • to understand the climate of SSA
  • describe some of the environmental, social and global issues facing the Region
  • discuss how your preconceptions about the Region compare to what you see and read this week
  • about the Human Geography of SSA
  • about the Politics and Economics of SSA
  • about the Population Characteristics of SSA

What you will be doing

  • You will watch the Instructor Videos and read the Canvas Content for Unit 5
  • You will take three quizzes
  • You will participate in two discussion activities
  • You will complete Assignment 5
  • You will take the Unit 5 Exam
  • You will complete the optional end of class survey