Materials

• Teacher-prepared class notes on the current country of Zimbabwe
• Class notes on the location of the civilization of Zimbabwe (see bolded text in Instructional Activities below)
• Large map of Africa
• Individual student maps of Africa
• Teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other activity
• Overhead projector (optional)

Instructional Activities

NOTE: The following Web resources may be helpful in teaching this session:

• The World Factbook. <https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html>.
• “Zimbabwe.” <http://globaledge.msu.edu/countryInsights/country.asp?CountryID=153>.

1. Review content covered to this point in the unit.
   
   
2. Instruct students to locate Zimbabwe on a map of Africa. Provide selected current information on this country. The Web site above, titled The World Factbook may be of assistance in locating current information on the nation of Zimbabwe.
   
   
3. Distribute a map of Africa. Instruct students to indicate the location of the civilization of Zimbabwe. Provide a brief background of this kingdom. The Web site above, titled “Zimbabwe” may be of assistance in locating background information on the civilization of Zimbabwe.
   
   
4. Put the following on the board or overhead:
   • Zimbabwe is located near the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers and the Indian Ocean coast.
   • The city of “Great Zimbabwe” served as the capital of a prosperous empire.
   
   Instruct students to locate these rivers on their maps. Also, instruct students to reflect the location of “Great Zimbabwe” on their maps.
   
   
5. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.