Namibia is an example of the cultural blend that sometimes happens as a legacy of colonialism. The African nation is home to four major people groups, including the one that speaks the language used in the Black Panther movie. A video resource showcases Namibia's ethnic groups, including indigenous peoples and those who claim mixed European ancestry.

Concepts

african geography, africa, human geography, physical geography, colonialism, world geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Offer the video to stimulate a discussion on the legacy of colonialism in Africa

Classroom Considerations

• Gang references are not appropriate for some pupils
• Video is one part of the expansive Countries A-Z series
• Some may consider the comparison of human to animal diversity offensive, as well as jokes about Asian ancestry and physical features
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Graphics and maps illustrate geographical concepts
  
• Resource crowdsources from Namibians for cultural information, adding an authentic voice

Cons

• Ad interrupts streaming

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10