Can you name 3 countries in central Africa? Do you know a famous missionary who impacted central Africa for Jesus? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to explore Central Africa?
During our geography studies we are learning about the landscape of each country, its food, and even some of its history. Below is a list of resources we used to learn more about this week’s countries. May these fun resources help your study of central Africa come alive too!
Come learn about central Africa's culture, history, composers & food in these fun-filled geography lessons!Click To TweetCentral African Countries
For the purposes of our study, the central African countries included:
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Tanzania
- Uganda
Due to time we did not focus on every country in the central African region, but we touched on most. In addition, some countries, such as Angola, are recognized both as central African countries and southern African countries. For our study, we included these with our southern Africa study. Other countries, such as Uganda, are recognized as eastern African countries and central African countries. For our study, we included these here with our study of central Africa.
Engaging Geography Resources to Explore Central Africa
YouTube Videos
Books
- Rowland Bingham by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge
- Mango Rain by James Rumford
- Risking the Forbidden Game by Dave and Neta Jackson
- Rain School by James Rumford
- Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis
- African Folk Tales by Hugh Vernon-Jackson and Yuko Green
- Why is the Sky Far Away? by Mary-Joan Gerson and Carla Golembe
- Mary Slessor: Forward to Calabar by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge
- Mary Slessor: Courage in Africa by Renee Meloche and Bryan Pollard
- Betty Greene: Wings to Serve by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge
- Betty Greene: Flying High by Renee Meloche and Bryan Pollard
- Trial by Poison by Dave and Neta Jackson
- Quest for the Lost Prince by Dave and Neta Jackson
- The Fortune Tellers by Lloyd Alexander
- The Village of Round and Square House by Ann Grifalconi
- The Good News Must Go Out by Rebecca Davis
- Gervelie’s Journey: A Refugee’s Diary by Anthony Robinson and Annemarie Young
- Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Aardema
- Give Up, Gecko! by Margaret Read MacDonald and Deborah Melmon
- Assassins in the Cathedral by Dave and Neta Jackson
- Beatrice’s Goat by Page McBrier and Lori Lohstoeter
- If You Were Me and Lived In…Kenya by Carole P. Roman
- Mama Mita by Donna Jo Napoli and Kadir Nelson
- Bringing Rain to Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema
- For You are a Kenyan Child by Kelly Cunnane
- Papa, Do You Love Me? by Barbara Joosse & Barbara Lavallee
- Planting the Trees of Kenya by Claire Nivola
- 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agree Deedy
- Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan
- Mama Panya’s Pancakes by Mary Chamberlin and Rich Chamberlin
- My Life with the Chimpanzees by Jane Goodall
Activities
- Color the Chad flag, the Nigeria flag, the Cameroon flag, the Central African Republic flag, the Congo flag, the Uganda flag, the Kenya flag, and/or the Tanzania flag
- Africa is known for its tales–tales told to teach the children about their history and about morals. Watch Tinga Tinga Tales to get a taste of these African tales. You can find them on YouTube
- Try your hand at making a Nigeria meal
- Explore facts about the pygmy people of the Congo and play this pygmy people game (scroll down to see and play game)
- Explore more information about Uganda
- Take Diego through this African rainforest
