African Regions

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 and introduces Africa’s major geographical regions through an informational passage highlighting climate, landforms, and cultural elements. Students answer comprehension questions that require identifying key features, comparing regions such as the Sahara and the Sahel, and explaining how geography influences trade, agriculture, and daily life, strengthening reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Learning Goals

• Regional Geography (Grades 5-7) – Understand Africa’s major regions, climates, and physical features
• Comparative Analysis – Compare and contrast landscapes, cultures, and environmental influences
• Critical Thinking – Explain differences between regions, identify causes, and interpret geographic effects
• Informational Writing – Respond to questions in complete sentences with evidence-based reasoning

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Developed by educators to align with geography and reading standards
• Close-Reading Practice – Encourages careful analysis of informational text and key details
• Cross-Curricular Connections – Integrates geography, culture, and environmental understanding
• Flexible Use – Suitable for classroom lessons, independent practice, assessment, or homeschool instruction

This African Regions worksheet helps students build foundational knowledge of the continent while strengthening reading comprehension, analytical thinking, and short-answer writing skills. By exploring regional differences and connections to daily life, learners gain a deeper understanding of Africa’s diverse landscapes and cultures. Ideal for classroom or homeschool settings, this printable resource provides engaging, meaningful practice in geography and critical thinking.