This one page reading comprehension selection is a brief overview of the history of and contemporary life in egypt. Western african countries handwriting and spelling practice. Senegal country and research areas report eumagine. The region of modern senegal was a part of the larger region called upper guinea by european traders. Senegal has so far been spared regional security shocks, but activism by terrorist groups in neighboring countries and the higher number of radicals entering the country are factors that risk fueling instability. Kinshasa togo uganda swaziland malawi mozambique botswana somalia madagascar central afr. For a more complete treatment of the country in its regional context, see western africa, history of.
The usafrica connections worksheet t his activity is designed for middle school students who focus on finding peers who can answer yes to many of the bingo sheet questions, and then uncover how elements of their daily livesfood, music, language, games, etc. History of hip hop music social studies worksheets music worksheets comprehension worksheets reading notes reading passages black history month hip hop musik soul musik history of hip hop celebrate black history month by learning about soul music and the history of africanamericans in pop music, all in this hiphop music worksheet. Of the state and of sovereignty article 1 the republic of senegal is secular, democratic, and social. History of flight coloring sheets teaching resource.
History of flight coloring sheets teaching resource teach. Senegal, there might be one, four or sixteen slaves for each free adult. Introduce your students to the country of senegal in west africa with this printable handout of two worksheets plus answer key. The pictures are perfect for your geography folder on africa, as display or as a fantastic story starter. Senegal is home to several internationally renowned musicians and artists.
Activities, worksheets, printables, and lesson plans. Compare the size of the african continent to the united states and the size of senegal to south dakota. Each unit includes primary source documents, digital history files, gis resources, audio and visual resources, and sites. Usaid senegal is working with the government of senegal, teachers, parents, students and businesses to ensure all senegalese children receive 10 years of quality education, especially girls and vulnerable children. In this agriculture lesson plan, students follow the steps to complete the provided webquest that requires them to learn about the issue and create a 3year plan.
Senegal goree, dakar, rufisque, and saint louis were the only place during the african colonial period, where african inhabitants were granted the same right as french. Other aspects of senegalese culture have traveled into the larger world as well, most notably senghors espousal of negritudea literary movement that flourished in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s and that emphasized african values and heritage. Students gather data from their specialpurpose to answer the questions in step 1 of the worksheet. Unclassifiedfouo senegal cultural field guide senegal is a diverse west african nation approximately the size of south dakota and home to more than 36 ethnic groups and languages. Senegal, an african republic that gained full independence in 1960, owes its existence more to political action than. The topic of the worksheet is the history of emoticons. Landscapes of the slave trade in senegal and the gambia. Through events such as the world festival of negro. Usaidsenegal is working with the government of senegal, teachers, parents, students and businesses to ensure all senegalese children receive 10 years of quality education, especially girls and vulnerable children. Here it is in five different sizes, ready to print. Feb 27, 2020 senegal is home to several internationally renowned musicians and artists. These may or may not actually be related to south africa.
Senegals most important sectors, the agriculture and fertiliser sector were integrated in the project proposals. Reading comprehension worksheets english language english. By 500 ad a sophisticated society arose in senegal capable of building stone circles. Use these coloring sheets for fast finishers or as a part of aviation history and the science of flight activities. It is followed by 7 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require a brief written response. Students will place the blank outline transparency over the specialpurpose map and make an.
Schoolexpress has a variety of educational materials. Senegal is a country in africathese are photo cards featuring the people, animals, plants and more from the west african country of senegal. In dakar, the historical centre, called plateau, is 10 meters. Other aspects of senegalese culture have traveled into the larger world as well, most notably senghors espousal of negritude a literary movement that flourished in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s and that emphasized african values and heritage. There are so many topics to discuss and facts to discover.
Speeches photo gallery the impact blog fact sheets videos usaid leads usaid weekly. The kingdom arose from the sahel of africa and spread to the valley between the senegal and niger rivers. With a population of about million and a land area of 76,000 square. Archived from the original pdf on 30 september 2015. Reading comprehensions with references to south africa this section lists reading comprehensions on with references to south africa. Western african countries handwriting and spelling practice worksheets are free to print pdf files. Senegals cdcs is premised on the development hypothesis that a politically active and.
Photos 1 and 2 photo 1 photo 2 for pronunciation help, please refer to the chart found on page 8. This simple worksheet asks children to fill in some interesting facts and statistics, and then write about what else they have learned about senegal. History of senegal history of senegal senegal and gambia rivers french west africa independence. Social studies africa worksheets i abcteach provides over 49,000 worksheets page 1. Most scientists think that the first humans came from africa. History early history the tukolor settled in the senegal river valley in the 9th cent. Middle school resources african studies center boston. The history of senegal is deeply intertwined with the progression of islam in this part of africa. Senegals constitution of 2001 with amendments through 2009. Students examine the issue of soil infertility in senegal. As a moderate, democratic, and predominantly muslim country, senegal is an important hub for u. In the early 16th century, portuguese traders made contact with coastal kingdoms, and became the first in a long line of interested foreigners. In senegal, socioeconomic development is characterized by a diversified growth but unevenly distributed.
This discussion focuses on the history of senegal since european contact. History on the net teaching tools are you a teacher who needs quality material for your classroom. African activities, worksheets, printables, and lesson plans. Africa culture cuisine worksheet using the word bank below, fill in the blanks using culturegrams as your resource. The current education system in senegal sit digital collections. In this african history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of africa from 1500 to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Provided are worksheets, posters, activities and powerpoint templates to use when learning about ancient history. Senegal cultural field guide senegal is a diverse west african nation approximately the size of south dakota and home to more than 36 ethnic groups and languages. Benin, burkina faso, cape verde, cote divoire, gambia.
Understanding patterns of resilient economic development in senegal. In the absence of written sources and monumental ruins in this region, the history of the early centuries of the modern era must be based primarily on archaeological excavations, the writing of early geographers and travelers, written in arabic and data derived from oral tradition. This religion was first spread peacefully, from the 8th to the 9th century, thanks to the trade between the arabberbers and the toucouleurs ethnic group, who spread islam across the territory. Show the many important ways african american scientists have contributed to modern scientific discoveries using an easytoimplement timeline project, an engaging webquest, and 5 biography readings with worksheets.
Africa powerpoint 52 slides, provides a general overview of the geography, history, governments, economies, and cultures of africa. Browse scholastic printable worksheets on africanamerican history. The slaves would most likely be individuals captured in fighting with opposing tribes. We have lots of free items teachers, homeschooling families, parents, children, and grandparents use our site. This includes building schools, supporting teacher training, increasing supplies of books and access to the internet, and increasing enrolment and opportunities for. Discover ideas about reading comprehension worksheets. In 2012, senegalese citizens exerted their political might and ushered in a new era in the countrys political history. Free educational materials worksheets, lesson plans, and. World history may photocopy complete pages in sufficient.
This africa bundle contains powerpoint presentations and worksheets for the continent of africa and for the countries of egypt, madagascar, and south africa. This perception was confirmed by the recent 2012 elections marked by the third peaceful transition of power from senegal democracy and governance fact sheet u. History of senegal lonely planet travel information. Middle school resources interactive classroom activities. It includes resources that span the scope and sequence of an american history course at the high school level. Analyze specialpurpose maps and observe relationships. Dakar, diourbel, fatick, kedougou, matam, saintlouis and tambacounda.
For a vessel sailing down the west coast of africa, the mouth of the senegal river offers the first refreshing. Country development cooperation strategy senegal u. Senegal has a reputation of being one of the few stable democracies in west africa. Senegal flag printable log in or become a member to download. Senegal also shares a maritime border with cape verde.
In the 1980s, boubacar lam discovered senegalese oral history that was initially. Give each group a set of colored markers and a special purpose map of senegal worksheet. Senator from wisconsin, witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in santa barbara, california, in 1969. The first human beings in senegal were hunters but by about 3,000 bce they had learned to farm. Browse teaching resources about slavery, the underground railroad, segregation and integration, the. South africa history grades 68 handmade african instruments grades 35 african penguins grades 46 life with an african grey parrot grades 46 african americans in the revolutionary war grades 46 african americans in the civil war grades 46 an african girl drinks clean, fresh water grades 47. Clasby, erin, the current education system in senegal. Free educational materials worksheets, lesson plans, and more. Senegal is a country located in the african sahelian region with a total area of 196 712. Paleolithic and neolithic axes and arrows have been found near dakar, and stone circles, as well as copper and iron objects, have.
Some madinka people also live in burkina faso, mali, and cote divoire. At hotn teaching tools, we provide a wide range of worksheets, word searches, crossword puzzles, infographs, and teaching assessments. A collection of resources to assist in the teaching of ancient history. Published by teach starter publishing we create premium quality, downloadable teaching resources for primaryelementary school teachers that make classrooms buzz.
About 500 bce knowledge of how to make iron tools reached west africa. It is home to thousands of unique species and is often thought to be home to the origin of humans. Response activities and worksheets reinforce comprehension. The tukolor were converted to islam and in the mid11th cent. Teaching your children about africa can be a very fun unit.
This includes building schools, supporting teacher training, increasing supplies of books and access to the internet, and increasing enrolment and opportunities for outofschool. Senegal timeline covering an arranged chronological timetable of key events within a particular historical period by. Western african countries handwriting and spelling practice worksheets free printable worksheets scroll down to print pdf files world geography africa western africa handout 1. As the capital of french west africa during the colonial period, senegal was france. Senegal covers a land area of almost 197,000 square kilometres. Purchase through these links helps to keep this educational website online and free. Senegal officially the republic of senegal is a country in west africa. South africa history grades 68 handmade african instruments grades 35 african penguins grades 46 life with an african grey parrot grades 46. Satellite photos of the estuary of the senegal river.
In the following pages of this section the history and geography of senegal is briefly introduced to give the. Senegal introductory geography worksheet teaching resources. It is followed by 7 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require a. The first president of independent senegal, after the dissolution of french west africa, is an experienced and. Improving education in senegal fact sheet senegal u. Senegal time line chronological timetable of events. It assures the equality before the law of all the citizens, without distinction of origin, of race, of sex and of religion.
All links are deemed relevant and are not placed merely for profit. Senegal therefore remains at the centre of frances west african empire, until all the separate colonies win their independence in 1960. Green, yellow and red are the colours of the senegal flag. Share discover in a free daily email todays famous history and birthdays enjoy the famous daily. Paleolithic and neolithic axes and arrows have been found near dakar, and stone circles, as well as copper and iron objects, have been found in. Senegal simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Some of the topics covered include ancient egypt and ancient rome. History of hip hop music history of hip hop, music. This collection of open educational resources oers has been curated by curriki for all educators, parents, and students of history. Describe the physical environment of west africa and senegal and the barrier separating it from north africa. A west african trading empire the kingdom of ghana lasted from 500 c. English worksheets language arts and grammar lesson plans.
Informational passages rc africa english worksheets. Abraham lincoln albert einstein alexander bell beethoven. Browse teaching resources about slavery, the underground railroad, segregation and integration, the civil rights movement, and more. This handbook provides basic reference information on the senegal, including its geography, history, government, military forces, and communications and. Senegal and the gambia are located within a tropical zone bounded by the dry sahel to the north and wetter forested areas of guinea to the south. If senegal had seasons like we know them, instead of wet and dry seasons, would their seasons be at the same time as ours or materials. List of books and articles about senegal history online. Engage your students with these social studies africa worksheets. Africas role in world history africas contentious role in world history has varied with the perspectives of those writing it. The senegal was discovered by navigators from dieppe in the fourteenth century.
In short, africa is a tremendously rich continent full of history, wildlife and culture. Earth day founder gaylord nelson came up with the idea for a national day to focus on the environment after nelson, then a u. History senegal was part of the ghana empire in the 8th century and the djolof kingdom, in the area between the senegal river and modernday dakar, during the th and 14th centuries. These social studies africa worksheets are great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents. A unique feature of senegal is the long history and strong role, relative to other african. From abolitionists to activists, poets, politicians, scientists, and sports legends, engaging biographies, minibooks, plays and passages teach about significant events and figures in african american history. Western african countries handwriting and spelling. Senegal is francophone africas strongest democracy. In 1582 a french company established a factory at the mouth of the senegal, which became.
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