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 The Africa project is an opportunity for students to learn more about the very complex continent. From its diverse eco-systems to its kaleidoscope of cultures, Africa offers a wealth of valuable learning opportunities.
The project will focus on bringing to light the most difficult issues of life in Africa and it's history. There are also some project choices that are designed to show what the world is doing to help and give hope to the African continent. Students will research to find answers to key questions and they will share with the class their findings. The projects are digital. Students have the option of creating a video file from photostory or moviemaker. Windows Movie Maker and Photostory are loaded on every computer in the school. Photostory is a free download from this site: Photostory 3 for Windows The grade will consist of 30 points for the video, 40 points for an essay/sources, and 30 points for a presentation. Students must also use a works cited or bibliography of 5 sources. The score for the bibliography will be recorded within the essay grade. So students will place their works cited page at the end of their essay. There must also be at least 5 text slides within their video depicting their topic. |
GROUP 1
Rwanda: HUTU VS TUTSI "The Rwandan Genocide" Possible Ideas: Where are they? When did this occur? What was the problem—why were they fighting? If the people flee, where do they go? Who colonized the area? What do they have to do with the fighting? How are the Hutu and Tutsi different from one another? Why should anyone care about it? MUST INCLUDE: What did the US do, what are they doing now and/or what are they going to do? Do you think the US did or is doing the right thing? At least 5 pictures. Bibliography GROUP 2 DEFORESTATION IN AFRICA Possible Ideas: Where is it taking place? How fast is it taking place? Why is it taking place? What are the possible effects on people, land, animals and the environment as a whole? Can it be stopped? Should it be stopped? Who can stop it? Why should anyone care if deforestation is happening? MUST INCLUDE: What did the US do, what are they doing now and/or what are they going to do? Do you think the US did or is doing the right thing? At least 5 pictures. Bibliography GROUP 3 ENDANGERED SPECIES & POACHING IN AFRICA Possible Ideas: What animals or animals? Where are they? Why are they becoming extinct? What can be done about it? Why should people care? What are the benefits of poaching for a country? What are the downsides of poaching? Why should anyone care if there is poaching? MUST INCLUDE: What did the US do, what are they doing now and/or what are they going to do? Do you think the US did or is doing the right thing? At least 5 pictures. Bibliography GROUP 4 DIAMOND TRADE Possible Ideas: Where is it taking place? Who is mining the diamonds? Why do they call them "Blood Diamonds?" Why are they fighting? What is happening to the people mining the diamonds? How much money do they make? Is a diamond really worth as much as it sells for? Who is really making the money? Why should people care about the diamond trade? MUST INCLUDE: What did the US do, what are they doing now and/or what are they going to do? Do you think the US did or is doing the right thing? At least 5 pictures. Bibliography GROUP 5 GENOCIDE IN DARFUR SUDAN Possible Ideas: What is genocide? Why is it happening? Who is doing it? Who is getting hurt? Who is trying to stop it? Where are the refugees going? What are the people like in Sudan? What are the major problems of Sudan? Why should people care? MUST INCLUDE: What did the US do, what are they doing now and/or what are they going to do? Do you think the US did or is doing the right thing? At least 5 pictures. Bibliography GROUP 6 STARVATION IN THE AFRICAN HORN Possible Ideas: Where is the African Horn? Why are people starving? Why don’t they just move? What is the climate like? Why don’t they grow more food? Why do people keep having more babies? Who is helping? Why should anyone care? MUST INCLUDE: What did the US do, what are they doing now and/or what are they going to do? Do you think the US did or is doing the right thing? At least 5 pictures. Bibliography GROUP 7 (PRODUCT) RED, LIVE AID, & LIVE 8 Possible Ideas: How do do/did these programs work? What were the goals? Did the programs reach their goals? How does charity, benefits and programs like these help the people of Africa? How can business and companies around the world help to support Africa? What is the importance of trade on African countries? What companies are involved in (Product)Red? How does it fund aide to Africa? MUST INCLUDE: What did the world do to help? How are current charitable benefits contributing to the relief and support for the peoples of Africa? What more can be done? GROUP 8 AIDS Possible Ideas: What is AIDS? Where did it come from? Why is AIDS such a big deal in Africa? Do the people get medication? Why is it spreading at such an alarming rate? Why don’t the people use protection? What is being done to stop it? Who is helping those with the disease? Why aren’t more countries helping? Why aren’t the people educated about the disease? Why should you care if people have AIDS in Africa? MUST INCLUDE: What did the US do, what are they doing now and/or what are they going to do? Do you think the US did or is doing the right thing? At least 5 pictures. Bibliography GROUP 9 APARTHEID Possible Ideas: What is apartheid? Where did it happen? Why did it happen? How could it happen? How long ago did it happen? Who ended it? How were people treated? Why wasn’t there a revolution earlier? Why did people care about Apartheid—or did they care about it? MUST INCLUDE: What did the US do, what are they doing now and/or what are they going to do? Do you think the US did or is doing the right thing? At least 5 pictures. Bibliography |