Any time we discuss a person, place or thing, there is a “where” about it. Where were they born? Where do they live? Where did it happen? Where was it made? Geography is a necessary, if unvoiced, lynchpin in these discussions. A child who knows where Ohio, or China, or Togo is, gets more out of such discussions than a child who doesn’t. Education seeks to broaden a child’s mind, to entice him to explore.
Drawing a map, like reading, or algebra, is a difficult skill to learn and if one sets an 8-year-old down with a map of the US and says "draw this," the child will be as overwhelmed as if he were confronted with reading Shakespeare before he could read The Cat in the Hat, and will quickly abandon it. Sure, a child could understand and appreciate the story of Hamlet as well as read a map at the age of 8, but if you ask her to READ Hamlet or DRAW a map, that is another story.
In this series I simply want to introduce children to geography by giving them a primer in the borders and locations of states, provinces and countries. Are these drawings cartoons? Absolutely they are, and in the best sense of that word. The word "cartoon" originated in the Middle ages and meant what we would today call a "sketch," something that the artist drew as he thought out, or prepared to draw his masterpiece.
Geography is essential to a child’s education. And basic to that study is a simple outline of states, countries and continents. In Draw Africa I give students an easy introduction to committing the map of Africa to memory. Through simple, step-by-step instructions, students learn to draw each country as it connects to its neighbors and, with a little practice, will be able to draw Africa as a whole.
Here's an easy step-by-step approach to drawing the continent of Africa:
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- Start with a basic outline.
- Add in the major geographical features.
- Divide the continent into its various countries.
- Refine the details.
Outline Map of Africa with Countries | How to draw Africa map with Countries step by step
With a little practice, you'll be able to draw Africa like a pro!
To aid in your studies and drawing endeavors, consider these vector stencils libraries available:
- South Africa
- Tunisia
- Chad
- Algeria
- Congo DRC
- Egypt
- Sudan
These libraries contain contours for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software, allowing for detailed and accurate map creation.
"Draw Africa" Book Details:
- Paperback: 62 pages
- Grade Level: 3 - 8
- Dimensions: 8.5″ x 11″
- Full Color on White Paper
Remember, map books are not disposable. One map book per household will suffice.
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