KS3 Geography: Africa

Seven videos exploring the human and physical geography of the continent of Africa.

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The videos

An introduction to the physical geography of the continent of Africa, from the Sahara to the Cape.

Africa - Overview of physical geography

An introduction to the extraordinary range of weather, climate and biomes to be found in Africa.

Africa - Overview of climate zones and biomes

Exploring the hydrology of Africa, including water shortages and the effects of climate change.

Africa - Achieving water security in Southern Africa

Exploring some of the causes and consequences of urbanisation in African countries.

Africa - Johannesburg and urbanisation

Exploring Africa's wealth of natural resources and the long-term impact of colonisation on African economies.

Africa - Resources: opportunities and challenges

Exploring sustainable developments in Africa and moves towards a greener economy.

Africa - Achieving sustainability

Exploring efforts in South Africa to upcycle waste garments and make the fashion industry more sustainable.

Africa - Fast fashion, waste and upcycling
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KS3 Geography: Africa

Join presenter, Chioma, on location for a guide to the continent of Africa, stretching from the Sahara Desert in the north to Cape Point in the south. Africa is home to 18% of the planet's population - 1.5 billion people - living in 54 different countries. In this series of short films Chioma reflects the extraordinary diversity of the continent, while considering some of the unique challenges it faces and the opportunities for the future.

On each page you will find Teacher Notes offering guidance on the content of each film and suggestions for how best to use them. The Notes are supported by maps and a range of other resources.

Curriculum links

These clips are relevant for teaching Geography at KS3 in England and Northern Ireland, 3rd/4th Level in Scotland and Progression Step 4 in Wales.

In the English National Curriculum they can be used to support teaching of the following:

  • Using maps of the world to focus on Africa, focusing on the environmental regions, hot deserts, key physical features, countries and major cities.
  • Understand geographical similarities, differences and links between places through the study of human and physical geography of a region within Africa.
  • Human geography related to population and urbanisation.
  • Human geography related to economic activity and the use of natural resources.
  • Understanding how human and physical processes interact to influence and change landscapes, environments and the climate, and how human activity relies on effective functioning of natural systems.
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