Here you should find Detailed Descriptions of your Specific Tasks and my minimum expectations. However, if you fulfill them and go a step further, then you may have an opportunity to improve your grade! 

Student Tasks – Find Detailed Descriptions for each Area of Focus

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Africa

Technology

Directions – Tell us about the technology that’s used in your region of

Africa.

·              Give examples of the kinds of technology used in your region.

·              Pay special attention to the use of advanced technology.

·              Do hospitals have/use technology?

·              How available is technology for its citizens?

·              Any other items of interest you find or can think of…

Remember, your work must be in your own words. Do not plagiarize

(steal). Write up your answers in the form of paragraphs. The

paragraphs should flow into a nice conclusion that summarizes

your findings of Technological Advances in Africa.

“You should have three to four handwritten or typed pages of good information”. 

PowerPoint Presentations with Optional Music Clips :

You will use the information that is gathered from your research above for your PowerPoint Presentation. Include the following:

1.       Choose a fitting title for your portion of the presentation, i.e., “Technology in South Africa”.

2.       Choose a graphic (picture)

3.       Include 5 to 10 facts in the form of a “bulleted” sentence.

Choose “click” when creating your PowerPoint Presentations as this will allow you to stop, give further information (explanations), and allow time for a few questions if they are asked by your classmates.

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Africa

Travel Guide

Directions – Create a Travel Guide for the 5 regions of Africa. Each person

in your group must select a region. Include these items in your guide:

1.        Name the town and the country to be visited.

2.        Activities to enjoy while visiting (sample below)

·        Hiking

·        Safari

·        Parks

3.        Hotel and lodging information.

4.        Airfare.

5.        Rental Car.

Remember, your work must be in your own words. Do not plagiarize

(steal). Write up your answers in the form of paragraphs. The paragraphs

should flow into a nice conclusion that summarizes your findings on Travel Guides (Brochures) in Africa.

“You should have three to four handwritten or typed pages of good information”. 

PowerPoint Presentations with Optional Music Clips :

You will use the information that is gathered from your research above for your PowerPoint Presentation. Include the following:

1.       Choose a fitting title for your portion of the presentation, i.e., “African Safari”.

2.       Choose a graphic (picture)

3.       Include 5 to 10 facts in the form of a “bulleted” sentence.

Choose “click” when creating your PowerPoint Presentations as this will allow you to stop, give further information (explanations), and allow time for a few questions if they are asked by your classmates.

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Africa

Economics and Government

Directions

·              What is your (South Africa’s) economy like?

·              How did the end of Apartheid affect their (South Africa)

economy? (This question is for South Africa only.

·              What is the GDP per capita (average yearly income)?

·              What is the life expectancy? Explain.

·              What kind of government is established there?

·              Is their government good or bad for the people? Explain.

Remember, your work must be in your own words. Do not

plagiarize (steal). Write up your answers in the form of

paragraphs. The paragraphs should flow into a nice

conclusion that summarizes your findings of Economics and Government facts in Africa.

“You should have three to four handwritten or typed pages of good information”. 

PowerPoint Presentations with Optional Music Clips :

You will use the information that is gathered from your research above for your PowerPoint Presentation. Include the following:

1.       Choose a fitting title for your portion of the presentation, i.e., “Economics and Government in Central Africa”.

2.       Choose a graphic (picture)

3.       Include 5 to 10 facts in the form of a “bulleted” sentence.

Choose “click” when creating your PowerPoint Presentations as this will allow you to stop, give further information (explanations), and allow time for a few questions if they are asked by your classmates.

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Africa

Culture

Directions – In your research find the answers to these kinds of questions:

·              What languages are spoken in your region?

·              Explain & give examples of their early writing (N. Africa only)

·              Talk about their religions and/or belief systems (past or current)

·              Link the past to the present, i.e., monuments, religion, etc…

·              Describe foods and celebrations (their significance)

·              Describe art and literature associated with your region.

·              Describe the Natural/Physical Features of your region.

Remember, your work must be in your own words. Do not plagiarize (steal).

Write up your answers in the form of paragraphs. The paragraphs should

flow into a nice conclusion that summarizes your findings of Cultural facts in Africa.

“You should have three to four handwritten or typed pages of good information”. 

PowerPoint Presentations with Optional Music Clips :

You will use the information that is gathered from your research above for your PowerPoint Presentation. Include the following:

1.       Choose a fitting title for your portion of the presentation, i.e., “Economics and Government in Central Africa”.

2.       Choose a graphic (picture)

3.       Include 5 to 10 facts in the form of a “bulleted” sentence.

Choose “click” when creating your PowerPoint Presentations as this will allow you to stop, give further information (explanations), and allow time for a few questions if they are asked by your classmates.

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Africa

Endangered/Effect on Ecosystem

Directions –

·              Describe the Ecosystem in your region of Africa.

·              Make a chart/table of Producers, Consumers, and 

Decomposers in your area.

·              Is there any wildlife in danger of extinction? Explain.

·              How would extinction affect the environment/ecosystem?

·              How have humans adapted to wildlife in your region? Explain.

·              Give information on 2 to 3 animals. Concentrate on one 

animal at a time, tell us what they eat, if they hibernate, etc…

Remember, your work must be in your own words. Do not plagiarize (steal). Write up your answers in the form of paragraphs. The paragraphs should flow into a nice conclusion that summarizes your findings of Wildlife and Environmental facts in Africa.

“You should have three to four handwritten or typed pages of good information”. 

PowerPoint Presentations with Optional Music Clips :

You will use the information that is gathered from your research above for your PowerPoint Presentation. Include the following:

1.       Choose a fitting title for your portion of the presentation, i.e., “Wildlife Concerns in Africa”.

2.       Choose a graphic (picture)

3.       Include 5 to 10 facts in the form of a “bulleted” sentence.

Choose “click” when creating your PowerPoint Presentations as this will allow you to stop, give further information (explanations), and allow time for a few questions if they are asked by your classmates.

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Africa

Natural Resources – Exploitation and Use

Directions

·              Describe the natural resources in your region of Africa.

·              Explain how the natural resources are produced and used.

·              Are the natural resources exploited by the government or other

countries? Explain.

·              Does the government depend on these resources? Explain.

·              Explain how ecotourism affects your region.

Remember, your work must be in your own words. Do not plagiarize

(steal). Write up your answers in the form of paragraphs. The paragraphs

should flow into a nice conclusion that summarizes your findings of

Natural Resources and facts in Africa.

“You should have three to four handwritten or typed pages of good information”. 

PowerPoint Presentations with Optional Music Clips :

You will use the information that is gathered from your research above for your PowerPoint Presentation. Include the following:

1.       Choose a fitting title for your portion of the presentation, i.e., “Natural Resources in Africa”.

2.       Choose a graphic (picture)

3.       Include 5 to 10 facts in the form of a “bulleted” sentence.

Choose “click” when creating your PowerPoint Presentations as this will allow you to stop, give further information (explanations), and allow time for a few questions if they are asked by your classmates.

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Africa

Medical

Directions – In your research find the answers to these kinds of questions:

·              What major diseases are widespread in my section of Africa?

·              How are these diseases treated? Is there a cure for the disease?

Explain.

·              Do the people have easy access to medical care? Explain.

·              What effect does poverty play as far as medical care? Explain.

·              Explain who has access to the hospitals and the conditions 

there. Are the hospitals in a remote (isolated) area? Explain.

·              What is the average lifespan in your area of Africa? Explain.

·              Where do they get their water supply? Is the water safe? Explain.

Remember, your work must be in your own words. Do not plagiarize (steal). Write up your answers in the form of paragraphs. The paragraphs should flow into a nice conclusion that summarizes your findings of Medical facts in Africa.

“You should have three to four handwritten or typed pages of good information”. 

PowerPoint Presentations with Optional Music Clips :

You will use the information that is gathered from your research above for your PowerPoint Presentation. Include the following:

1.       Choose a fitting title for your portion of the presentation, i.e., “Medical Resources in Africa”.

2.       Choose a graphic (picture)

3.       Include 5 to 10 facts in the form of a “bulleted” sentence.

Choose “click” when creating your PowerPoint Presentations as this will allow you to stop, give further information (explanations), and allow time for a few questions if they are asked by your classmates.

Ready? Go to Process.