Activities for Burkina Faso

Language Arts

• Read about some of the people groups in Burkina Faso. Write a paragraph about what you learned. Describe what you think it would be like to live there.
• Look at the Languages Map of Burkina Faso. What language do the majority speak? What is the official language? What do most of the people in the north speak? How many languages are spoken in Burkina Faso? What effect do you think this has on the country?

Social Studies

• Look at the map of Burkina Faso. What countries border it? What is the capital?
• Visit Burkina Faso - Atlapedia. What are the three main rivers in Burkina Faso? What is one of the few permanent lakes in West Africa? What is the climate like in Burkina?
• Visit Burkina Faso - Atlapedia. Name three of each: the industries and exports of Burkina.
• Look at the weather in Burkina Faso. How does it compare to your weather?
• Listen to the national anthem of Burkina Faso. Write your reaction. Do you like it? What does it say to you?
• Visit Africa Online: Kids Only and enjoy or U of Penn Burkina Faso Page for more information.

Math

• Visit Burkina Faso - Atlapedia. What is the area in square km? What is the 1997 Population? Approximately how many people live in each square kilometer?

Bible

• Look at the Languages of Burkina Faso. Read about the people groups and pray for them.
• *Read this ADRA News about Burkina Faso. What can you pray for?
• *Read this mission story from AWR about Burkina Faso. What can you pray for?

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