Natural resources and sustainability: focus on Africa
I can list some of Africa’s natural resources and describe some of the consequences of mining cobalt.
Natural resources and sustainability: focus on Africa
I can list some of Africa’s natural resources and describe some of the consequences of mining cobalt.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are a range of landscapes, climates and biomes in Africa.
- Africa has a range of natural resources that are exported around the world.
- The mining and collection of Africa's natural resources is not always sustainable and ethical.
Common misconception
Pupils may not fully appreciate the wide range of landscapes, physical features and biomes in Africa.
Spend some time exploring different countries and regions, including major cities and different types of biome.
Keywords
Natural resources - Natural resources are those that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs.
Minerals - Minerals are chemical substances that are formed naturally and are found in the ground or in rocks.
Non-renewable - Non-renewable means something that cannot be replaced and will eventually run out.
Renewable - Renewable means that something can be re-used and will not be used up or run out.
Economy - The economy is the way money in a particular area is made and spent.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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improving local road networks, building new schools and hospitals.
provides jobs for many people in the DRC
causes air, water and land pollution and harms the environment
leading to habitat loss for animals and plants