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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the social, political, environmental, economic, medical and other considerations for why particular countries experience outbreaks of certain infectious diseases. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore Central African cultures and then discuss the impact of African language in the United States using the article, "Bantu Place Names in South Carolina." Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore Antonio Joao and his survival from war-torn Angola puts a human face on the tragedy of counless orphaned refugee Students. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students study African history and the life of one of its most successful warriors, Queen Jinga. They write a diary as if they were Queen Jinga and examine other important women in history from around the world. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students work together to complete a simulation on infectious diseases. They determine which concepts affect a disease more. They complete discussion questions as well. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the role of the mercenary in the decolonization of Africa by answering the following questions: (1) Who and what is the modern mercenary; pro and con?, (2) What are some of the factors or elements which acclimatized the revitalization of mercenaries in selected regions of Africa?, and (3) How does inter-African governments, western governments and other world bodies view mercenaries and their activities in Africa. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the origins of Samba in Brazil using the internet. After defining new vocabulary, they locate the cities in Brazil using latitude and longitude which practice the Samba. In groups, they compare and contrast the different types of Latin American dances and music and write an essay to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students gather information on the situation in Angola. After reading an article, they answer comprehension questions and discuss with the class. In groups, they debate the situation in the war-torn country and develop possible solutions. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students put a human face on the refugee experience to help them empathize. They are given an "virtual" introduction to Antonio, which gives students insights into the life of refugees in Canada and around the world. Pupils recognize the underlying causes of population displancement and (hypothetically) act on them, and to analyze Canda's refugee asylum system from a position empathy for the refugees. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students explore Afro-American history. They identify the commonality between African, Carolinian and Cleveland Black culture. Students explore the water cycle, oceanography, hydrology and bio-geochemical processes. They discuss the interconnected nature of Earth cycles and draw parallels between historical accounts and present day events. Full Review »