Keep an ongoing scrapbook of this organization's work world-wide throughout the year, as well as the work of other humanitarian organizations. American History- Research the development of humanitarian organizations in the United States and the historical events that propelled their creation. Examine grass-roots organizations in your country and how involvement in these groups relates to the notion of citizenship. Find current and historic examples of how the level of a country's economic stability relates to the health of its people, the strength of the government, the ability to rebuild after a disaster and the ability to offer and receive aid. Students should explore when and where scientists believe the disease originated, its methods of spreading, symptoms, treatments, and effects on the infrastructures of the countries ravaged by the epidemic.
Students can create informational posters or make other presentations for the class.
The featured article mentions that Doctors Without Borders has gained much publicity. In addition, this lesson plan may be used to address the academic standards of a specific state. Links are provided where available from each McREL standard to the Achieve website containing state standards for over 40 states. Standard 13- Understands the forces of cooperation and conflict that shape the divisions of Earth's surface. Standard 1- Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process.