Africa Geography: A Long Walk to Water Interactive Notebook (LOST BOYS)

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This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. This Africa book study unit is written based on the story of the Lost Boys in the book: A Long Walk to Water. This is a great way to study Sudan and its struggles throughout the years. It teaches how the goodwill of one person can have a domino effect and change the lives of many while exploring the geographical aspects, environmental issues, political issues, causes of the Sudan wars, resources, and cultures of Sudan. Team up with the language arts teacher and blend geography and language arts. OBJECTIVES • The learner will become familiar with the main characters and their plight. • The learner will describe how unclean water impacts the Sudanese. • The learner will explore the cause and effects of the Second Sudanese War and its outcomes. • The learner will understand the impact the Second Sudanese War had on the families living in Sudan • The learner will analyze the culture and living conditions of Sudanese culture. • The learner will sympathize or empathize and attempt to relate to the feelings of Salva and other characters. • The learner will predict the outcomes of the Lost Boys' experiences and the war. • The learner will value the privilege of having water and resources. • The learner will collaborate with others to gain an in-depth understanding of who the Lost Boys are and the challenges they face. • The learner will discover h

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