KS3 Development: Africa’s Population and Development

KS3 Africa

Bring Africa to life in your classroom with this complete KS3 Geography unit, designed to challenge stereotypes and deepen understanding of one of the world’s most diverse continents. Across six fully resourced lessons, students explore Africa’s location, landscapes, biomes, population patterns, economic development, and urban growth, leading to in-depth case studies of Nigeria and Lagos. The unit concludes with a forward-looking lesson on sustainable futures, highlighting real examples of progress such as Kenya’s renewable energy, Tanzania’s eco-tourism, and the Eko Atlantic project in Nigeria. Each lesson includes a high-quality PowerPoint, engaging student worksheets, case study information sheets, assessment tasks with success criteria, and plenary questions to promote critical thinking and geographical skills. Perfect for KS3 Geography topics on development, inequality, and globalisation, this unit helps students appreciate Africa as a continent of both challenges and opportunities — and understand its vital role in a sustainable global future.