Geography Students discover how the need for water can be felt, seen, and heard in the song, voice, craft, religion, and ritual of a culture. Geography, Health, Students conduct research and then simulate a Lesotho village water committee that is designing a water supply system to improve living and health conditions. Health, Language Arts Students examine the connections between water and disease in four West African countries and devise a strategy to fight one water-borne illness in rural Africa. They create a water journal that demonstrates how water affects the cultural and physical features of place. Geography, Technology Integration Agricultural practices in Madagascar are explored and the effects on the people, the environment, and the endangered lemurs are analyzed.
Students create technology-enhanced presentations.
Science, Health Students learn about water pollution, water-related illnesses, and sanitation procedures. They draft a simulated plan to submit to the World Health Organization to deal with water-related problems in African communities. Geography, Language Arts Population increases and the stress on natural resources are probed as students examine water usage in the United States and Africa. Based on essays and photos provided by Peace Corps Volunteers, students create narrative cartoons that illustrate the lives of a young people in an African country. Using essays and photos provided by Peace Corps Volunteers, students create a photomontage that focuses attention on environmental issues in the United States and Africa.