Niger was created by the arbitrary boundaries set by French colonialism. The interesting country is home to one of the fastest-growing populations in the world, and its people are seeking to carve their identity out of the desert. A video resource examines the African country's resources, including mineral deposits, as well as challenges, such as desertification. 

Concepts

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

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to inform a discussion of the legacies of colonialism in Africa

Classroom Considerations

• References to sex may make the resource inappropriate for some pupils
• Video is part of extensive Countries A-Z geography playlist

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video showcases a variety of issues facing the African nation, making it useful for a variety of lesson plans
• Maps and graphics illustrate geographical concepts

Cons

• Ad interrupts video 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