1. Climate and Vegetation in Sub-Sahara Africa

2. Student Objectives
Students will identify the climate regions and vegetation patterns of Sub-Sahara Africa.
Students will analyze the impact these factors have on the Standard of living for citizens of Sub-Sahara Africa.

3. Tropical Climate Africa has a Tropical Rain Forest along the Equator.
Receives more than 60 in. of rain a year.
Very lush thick vegetation.
Bananas and coffee are among cash crops grown in this area.

4. Tropical Savanna
Covering almost half of Africa is the Tropical Savanna.
Africa’s most identifiable Climate.
Characterized by a wet/dry season.
Grassy Plains with scattered trees.
Home to the Serengeti Plain.

5. Serengeti Plain Home to many animals that make Africa unique.
The Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania.
Many travelers make east Africa a destination to view exotic animals.

11. Desert Isolated parts of Africa swelter in a desert climate.
Located north and South of the Savanna areas.
The Namib desert and the Kalahari desert are located in Southern Africa.
Temps can climb as high as 120 F.

12. After completing this lesson Work Quietly and independently on Ch 20
After completing this lesson Work Quietly and independently on Ch 20.1/20.2 Guided Reading