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Learn about the history, people, and politics of Sub-Saharan Africa.
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People and Society: Sub-Saharan Africa
Learn how culture, demographics, and social trends shape everyday life in the region.
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Resource Conflicts, Explained
How do water, oil, and gold cause wars? Learn how competition over natural resources fuels and finances fighting and how climate change intensifies those conflicts.
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How Did Humans Come to Live Longer and Healthier Lives?
From the history of vaccines and medical quarantines to the origin of the World Health Organization, explore how innovations in global health increased human longevity and prepared the world for COVID-19.
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Trade: Trade Wars
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand trade relations between the United States and China.
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Why Electric Grids Need to Be More Resilient
Severe weather is causing costly disruptions. To protect the energy grid, countries need a smarter plan.
Featured Teaching Resources
Mini Simulation
Should the United Kingdom Expand Its Nuclear Capabilities?
Should the United Kingdom expand their country’s nuclear capabilities? Explore this simulation.
Lesson Plan
Sub-Saharan Africa
Length
One 45-minute period
Activity
Mapping Conflict
Length
45 Minutes
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