farming that provides enough food for the farmer and their family to live on, rather than for them to sell

moving from one place to another with the intention of staying there for some time

jobs that are not officially recorded or regulated and do not involve the payment of taxes

Life in 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

Colonial history and legacy of 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?

have high-earning careers in the oil industry.

work in agriculture and rely on subsistence farming for food.

Most people in rural areas of the DRC ...

there are opportunities for higher-paid jobs.

it is cheaper to live there than in the countryside.

there is better access to health care and education.

People migrate to cities like Kinshasa because ...

involves a contract and regular hours of work.

has no regular hours of work or guaranteed income.

Which of the following best describes the DRC’s population?

What language is commonly spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Political instability and conflict over resources

What has been one lasting impact (legacy) of colonialism in the DRC?

The DRC shares the Congo {{}} with its neighbour, the Republic of the Congo.

Life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lesson outcome