a country or area that is controlled by another country and has people living there from the controlling country

something handed down or passed on from an earlier generation

resources that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs

Colonial history and legacy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Geography

GIS: Visualising the physical and human geography of the DRC

Population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate and biomes of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Physical landscapes of the Democratic Republic of Congo

The tropical rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Conservation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The impact of resource exploitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate change and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A sustainable future for the Democratic Republic of Congo

This unit teaches pupils about the physical and human geography of the DRC and how natural resources bring both opportunities and challenges. Pupils will also learn about the Congo rainforest and how conservation efforts are trying to protect this important biome.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: What are its opportunities and challenges?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which European country colonised the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)?

A country or area controlled by another country

What does "to exploit" mean in colonial history?

What was one main reason Belgium wanted to colonise the Congo?

What continent is the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in?

Which of the following countries borders the DRC?

The DRC is located closest to which major line of latitude?

Approximately how many people live in the DRC?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Colonial history and legacy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.