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2) collect information using recommended sources (print, ebooks, district databases) 3) focus on one major cultural conflict in chosen country 4) choose a multimedia form and obtain approval from teacher 5) conclude with a viable solution to the cultural conflict a) find a non-government organization that is offering solutions for the cultural conflict b) connect with students in that country to find out how effective the NGO is in providing assistance for the chosen conflict c) students (or organizations) from the chosen country dialog with students in SBISD, addressing possible solutions to the conflict d) use Google Earth to visit specific country e) create facebook page or Google doc to share information with other students within the class and students in Africa 6) provide a complete bibliography of sources used 7) as an extension, students will monitor an RSS feed to stay abreast of current events that relate to their country ||
 * Title: ||< Countries in Africa ||
 * Subject: ||< Social Studies ||
 * Grade: ||< 6 ||
 * Purpose: || Investigate background information and explore one cultural conflict of a country or a region in Africa ||
 * Time Frame: ||< 10 days ||
 * Summary: ||< Students will investigate cultural conflicts in countries in Africa ||
 * Tasks: ||< 1) using the rubric provided, each group will research their country
 * Objectives: || * As part of the World Cultures unit on countries in Africa, each group will research specific aspects of each country and communicate their knowledge to the class. Students will work from provided rubric. They will share with the class using the multimedia of their choice.
 * Students will identify one major cultural conflict and design a viable solution to the conflict. ||
 * Assessment: ||< Use the rubric provided, students will assessed on research, multimedia presentation and creativity of proposed solution. ||
 * Resources: ||< * print materials, district databases, ebooks, technology equipment as needed, google earth, wordle.net ||
 * Examples: ||< * Links to teacher or student examples. ||

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