3253 the Horn of Africa: Somalia & Djibouti
THE HORN OF AFRICA: SOMALIA & DJIBOUTI CFE 3253V OPEN CAPTIONED ALTSCHUL GROUP CORPORATION 1994 Grade Levels: 9-13+ 20 minutes DESCRIPTION Somalia, Djibouti, and part of Ethiopia form the Horn of Africa, a desolate and harsh land. Compares the people, limited resources, traditions, and cultures of the region. Notes the strategic importance of Djibouti to international trade through the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Focuses on Djibouti and the hope for the region that lies in its educated young people. INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS · To present the three countries that make up the Horn of Africa: Somalia, Djibouti, and part of Ethiopia. · To illustrate the resources, culture, and international value of this area of Africa. BEFORE SHOWING 1. Read the CAPTION SCRIPT to determine unfamiliar vocabulary and language concepts. 2. Using a world map, locate places presented in the video. a. Locate bodies of water: Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Mediterranean Sea, Lake Assal, and Persian Gulf. b. Find land locations: Horn of Africa, Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Yemen, South Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Mescali, and Mucho Islands. c. Locate cities: Mogadishu, Djibouti, Ali- Sabjeh, and Addis Ababa. AFTER SHOWING Discussion Items and Questions 1. How have European colonization, foreign aid, geographical location, and environment influenced the Horn's culture, economy, and people? 1 2. How have the region's location and natural resources contributed to international and internal tensions? 3. Why can naval ships from the world's great powers be seen near the Horn of Africa? 4. Justify which problem is worse in Djibouti: a.
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