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- 1st - 3rd
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Students identify animals indigenous to Africa, then create an imaginary animal using various materials they have at home. They write about their animal and include its name, characteristics, and describe how it defends itself. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students are introduced to Africa. The purpose of this lesson is to find out what students all ready know about the continent of Africa, and what students are interested in learning more about. They focus on the physical features of Africa. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students describe basic land features and characteristics that make up the continent of Africa, describe the people of Africa, where they live, and how they live and get a sense of what it is like to live in Africa. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students write a poem discussing the courage, dignity, and hope of the Afghan Students. The poem consists of at least 12 lines. The poem should be illustrated on poster board using images from the magazines. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the impact the Atlantic Slave Trade had on Africa and the African people, through the analysis of literature and film. They identify the geographic regions of Africa and locate selected African countries, countries that are used as later case studies in the examination the legacy of slavery and colonialism Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use atlases and maps to identify the physical features of Africa and the animals and their environments that are unique to each region. They retell an African animal tale and create a physical map of Africa. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students discuss world events and recognize that international problems are difficult to solve due to fact that there are two or more sides to every story. Students then consider good and bad solutions that have been applied to problems in Southeast Asia and Africa, and evaluate possible solutions to Abu Sayyaf problem after reading and analyzing Abu Sayyaf: A Case Study in Problem Solving. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss any current events of interest to them. Using the internet, they research whether or not Ralph Bunche contributed all he could to the Civil Rights Movement. They choose a side and develop their arguments for a class debate. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research current and proposed peace talks around the world, using the Darfur peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria as a starting point. They create a news program on the subject. Students propose a future role for the United States in Darfur if the Abuja peace talks do not end the violence in the region. They consider the notion of conflict resolution in their own lives and at the international level. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students read, discuss and derive vocabulary words from current events. After discussing the rigors of competition and personal experiences, students read about a prize for good African leadership. In groups, they research other leaders, determine what makes a good leader, and explain the qualities of their researched person. Full Review »
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