Discover ideas about reading comprehension worksheets. 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. Social studies africa worksheets i abcteach provides over 49,000 worksheets page 1. A unique feature of senegal is the long history and strong role, relative to other african. Western african countries handwriting and spelling practice worksheets free printable worksheets scroll down to print pdf files world geography africa western africa handout 1. For a more complete treatment of the country in its regional context, see western africa, history of. In 1582 a french company established a factory at the mouth of the senegal, which became. Describe the physical environment of west africa and senegal and the barrier separating it from north africa. 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. 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. Published by teach starter publishing we create premium quality, downloadable teaching resources for primaryelementary school teachers that make classrooms buzz.
Middle school resources african studies center boston. Senegal also shares a maritime border with cape verde. 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. In 2012, senegalese citizens exerted their political might and ushered in a new era in the countrys political history. It is followed by 7 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require a. Satellite photos of the estuary of the senegal river. Africa culture cuisine worksheet using the word bank below, fill in the blanks using culturegrams as your resource.
Africas role in world history africas contentious role in world history has varied with the perspectives of those writing it. History on the net teaching tools are you a teacher who needs quality material for your classroom. Use these coloring sheets for fast finishers or as a part of aviation history and the science of flight activities. 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. Response activities and worksheets reinforce comprehension.
Senegals cdcs is premised on the development hypothesis that a politically active and. Reading comprehension worksheets english language english. Informational passages rc africa english worksheets. As the capital of french west africa during the colonial period, senegal was france. Senator from wisconsin, witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in santa barbara, california, in 1969. Students will place the blank outline transparency over the specialpurpose map and make an. Archived from the original pdf on 30 september 2015. A west african trading empire the kingdom of ghana lasted from 500 c. 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.
The tukolor were converted to islam and in the mid11th cent. Senegal is home to several internationally renowned musicians and artists. 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. The first president of independent senegal, after the dissolution of french west africa, is an experienced and. 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 is a country located in the african sahelian region with a total area of 196 712. Senegal therefore remains at the centre of frances west african empire, until all the separate colonies win their independence in 1960. Browse scholastic printable worksheets on africanamerican history. In dakar, the historical centre, called plateau, is 10 meters. Senegals constitution of 2001 with amendments through 2009. 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. By 500 ad a sophisticated society arose in senegal capable of building stone circles.
Analyze specialpurpose maps and observe relationships. Senegal, an african republic that gained full independence in 1960, owes its existence more to political action than. 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. Clasby, erin, the current education system in senegal. 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. Middle school resources interactive classroom activities. Kinshasa togo uganda swaziland malawi mozambique botswana somalia madagascar central afr. Senegal introductory geography worksheet teaching resources. Here it is in five different sizes, ready to print. With a population of about million and a land area of 76,000 square.
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Understanding patterns of resilient economic development in senegal. Through events such as the world festival of negro. For a vessel sailing down the west coast of africa, the mouth of the senegal river offers the first refreshing. Activities, worksheets, printables, and lesson plans. 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. Share discover in a free daily email todays famous history and birthdays enjoy the famous daily. Some madinka people also live in burkina faso, mali, and cote divoire. History of senegal lonely planet travel information. Students examine the issue of soil infertility in senegal. In short, africa is a tremendously rich continent full of history, wildlife and culture. Engage your students with these social studies africa worksheets. Senegal, there might be one, four or sixteen slaves for each free adult. Senegal country and research areas report eumagine.
Improving education in senegal fact sheet senegal u. The history of senegal is deeply intertwined with the progression of islam in this part of africa. Teaching your children about africa can be a very fun unit. Senegals most important sectors, the agriculture and fertiliser sector were integrated in the project proposals.
In the 1980s, boubacar lam discovered senegalese oral history that was initially. History early history the tukolor settled in the senegal river valley in the 9th cent. About 500 bce knowledge of how to make iron tools reached west africa. There are so many topics to discuss and facts to discover.
It includes resources that span the scope and sequence of an american history course at the high school level. Senegal is francophone africas strongest democracy. 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. It is followed by 7 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require a brief written response. In later years children are ideally introduced to history, geography, natural. It assures the equality before the law of all the citizens, without distinction of origin, of race, of sex and of religion. In the following pages of this section the history and geography of senegal is briefly introduced to give the. Each unit includes primary source documents, digital history files, gis resources, audio and visual resources, and sites. 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. The slaves would most likely be individuals captured in fighting with opposing tribes. To the south of ghana was the forest and to the north lay the vast sahara desert.
History of flight coloring sheets teaching resource teach. Purchase through these links helps to keep this educational website online and free. All links are deemed relevant and are not placed merely for profit. 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. Some of the topics covered include ancient egypt and ancient rome. 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.
It is home to thousands of unique species and is often thought to be home to the origin of humans. Provided are worksheets, posters, activities and powerpoint templates to use when learning about ancient history. 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. Country development cooperation strategy senegal u. These may or may not actually be related to south africa. Senegal time line chronological timetable of events. Abraham lincoln albert einstein alexander bell beethoven. Green, yellow and red are the colours of the senegal flag. Introduce your students to the country of senegal in west africa with this printable handout of two worksheets plus answer key.
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