2/23 - Beginning research projects on Africa

Today students will get going on their group research projects/presentations on various African events/crises. These include the current Egyptian political upheaval, the genocide in Rwanda/Burundi, the genocide in Sudan/Darfu, and South Africa's apartheid. Students will have all of this week and all of next week do do research. Their presentations should include a map of where the country is, a bit of background about the country, details of the event/crisis, and how the event/crisis impacts the country's future and the world. It is helpful if students prepare a PowerPoint presentation to include several images for their presentation. Students will also generate 15 students' presentations. Students are also encouraged to do some "extras" to enhance their presentations, such as providing music, food, etc. from the country. They may show a short YouTube clip as long as the video does not dominate the prestentation. It should merely accent a point. Each group will be given a full class period to give its presentation. Plan on 40 minutes. (More specific details to come in a handout.) Everything should be done by Friday, March 4th, to be ready to present by Monday, March 7th.