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Walking in Other People's Shoes

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Students study the story of student journalist Casey Parks' September, 2006, journey to Central Africa with New York Times columnist, Nicholas Kristof. They then act as representatives to the tourism boards of developing countries and produce materials that inform, welcome and educate young prospective visitors to their lands.

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6th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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