For use with "What's Your Story?", a curriculum unit written by A. Groves for the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program.

1. A Look at West Africa through Elements of Civilization by Arlis Groves Photo by Arlis Groves

2. What is “Elements of Civilization”? http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/IgnitionSuite/uploads/images/multicultural-hands[1].jpg It’s a way to organize our thinking about groups of people, cultures, and civilizations.

3. What is West Africa’s. . . Geography Trade & Economy Transportation Protecting & Conserving Communication Education Religion Technology Fine Arts & Recreation Organizing & Government Shelter & Architecture Food & Clothing

4. Photo by Arlis Groves

6. The country of Senegal is Africa’s western-most country. The Atlantic Ocean lies between it and the east coast of the United States.

14. On your chart, note your observations about West Africa’s geography

15. Trade and Economy Trade Making products to buy, sell or trade, or to provide a service.

23. On your chart, note your observations about West Africa’s trade & economy

30. On your chart, note your observations about West Africa’s transportation

33. Preserving Culture

35. Protecting the Environment

36. Note your observations about West Africa’s protecting & conserving

38. Storytelling http://www.stellulamusic.com/lib/packages/AdvancedGallery/return_image.php?id=528&size=Original

39. Communicate through education

40. Note your observations about West Africa’s communication

42. Include them in your chart.

43. With a partner, compare your findings.