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The Need for Government—A Cinematic and Literary Perspective
Young scholars examine the philosophy of government. In this types of government instructional activity, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.
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The Need for Laws
Students consider the presence of authority in their lives. In this law lesson plan, students compare forgotten laws that function in their lives to forgotten instructions in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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Deciphering the Declaration of Independence
Students explore the textual meaning of the Declaration of Independence. In this Declaration of Independence lesson, students read and paraphrase the text of the document into modern-day language. Students also consider the meaning of...
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Drifting Continents
In this plate tectonics instructional activity, students study the continents map and complete 8 short answer questions related to them. They predict what the Earth will look like millions from now.
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The !Kung: Bushmen of the Kalahari
In this Kalahari worksheet, students read a 2-page selection about the !Kung and then respond to 3 short answer questions and complete 1 graphic organizer about the selection.
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Africa Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 53 identification questions about the countries of Africa. Students have 6 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Animal Farm
Students work together in small groups to share their knowledge about apartheid in South Africa. They research the role of women in both traditional and contemporary African societies. They focus on such topics as employment, family, and...
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The Impact of AIDS in Africa and its Effect on the United States
Eleventh graders explain the social devastation visited on seven nations of sub-Saharan Africa by the AIDS pandemic, with particular emphasis on the damage to educational systems, women, and Students.
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Words in the News: New Zambezi Bridge
Students discuss what they know about the country of Africa. They examine the transportation infrastructure on the continent. They practice using new vocabulary words. They also read articles and answer questions.
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Topic 5: Running the Business
Students explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Students market a product and try to maximize profit.
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Topic 6: Evaluating and Presenting Results
Learners construct spreadsheets from raw data. In this spreadsheet construction lesson, students compile data into Microsoft Excel. Learners familiarize themselves with entering and presenting data in a spreadsheet.
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Refugees' Experiences in Countries of Asylum: "What's in a name"?
Ninth graders examine the term stereotype. In this Current Events lesson, 9th graders analyze posters on racism. Students watch news reports on racism and stereotyping.
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The Country of South Africa-Map Activity
In this South Africa map worksheet, students label given features and places on a blank map. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Botswana: Economy
A comprehensive look at the booming economy of Botswana. Find out how Botswana is striving to diversify its economy so it is not so dependent on diamond mining. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Botswana Today
Learn about the achievements and national problems of the African nation of Botswana in this video segment from Wide Angle.
BBC
Bbc: Botswana Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Botswana's history, culture, and economy in addition to information concerning the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Botswana
Learn about religion in Botswana, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile which includes general facts, history, and religious data.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Botswana
Learn about health in Botswana via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information. The 'News and features' tab includes...
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Denver Zoo: Conservation: Conservation in Botswana
Read about how the Denver Zoo helps to protect animals in Botswana in Africa. Includes audio narration in English, Chinese, Spanish, Setswana, and Turkish, with text in English.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Botswana
Facts about Botswana including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Botswana
Provides an overview of the culture of Botswana. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Botswana
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Botswana, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Botswana
This resource provides a description of Botswana's location, people, and economy, including summary statistics. Includes a map and the national flag.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Botswana: Government
A good look at the successful government of Botswana, a country with a stable and free democracy. You can find a list of the current governmental officials. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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