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__**Welcome to the "Problem Solving: Africa" Page**__

**__Problem Solving: Africa__**

As you all have completed your individual research projects on different African nations some of you have learned the unique challenges that Africa faces. There are hundreds of thousands of people working to solve these issues in Africa every day, but what would you do? In a group of your choice decide which issue you all would like to research and present possible solutions in a PowerPoint given to the class. Below is a list of some possible topics.


 * AIDs in Africa
 * Clean Drinking water
 * Women’s rights
 * Children soldiers in Africa
 * Famine in Africa
 * Dictatorships
 * Fair Trade
 * Female Circumcision
 * Blood Diamonds


 * __Group Task:__ (140 points)**


 * Research the topic**: The first part of your presentation should __summarize__ the issue. The audience should be able to answer the, who, what, when, where, and why questions about your topic. **You should include at least 5 statistics that help the audience better understand your topic. (30 points)**


 * Research the current efforts out there**: There are many countries and global organizations that attempt to aid Africa and other nations in their development. Research what the following organizations are doing to address your issue; United States, United Nations, European Union and the African Union. **(40 points)**


 * What would you do?** The final part of your presentation should present a group generated __solution to your problem and a plan for implementation__. Explain what your idea is and how it would help. Make sure you identify the resources necessary to put your solution into action. For example, you should identify the people or stakeholders necessary, this could include specific people, governments or international organizations. Outline what additional resources you may need, money, equipment, information etc. Your solution and implementation plan should be as realistic as possible and will be graded accordingly. **(60 points)**


 * Works Cited Page:** There should be an MLA formatted works cited page at the end of your presentation. You DO NOT need to cite where you get pictures from, only information. **(10 points)**


 * __Presentation__:** (20 points)

Each group will present their research to the class in the form of a PowerPoint. The entire presentation including a “Q & A” session should take no more than 12 minutes. ALL group members are expected to participate in this presentation in a professional manner. ALL group members should be able to answer any questions from their classmates, other teachers or even members of the administration.


 * Group Evaluation**: Each group members’ performance will be evaluated by the other members of the group after the presentation is given.


 * All PowerPoints should be shared with Ms. Glick on Google docs no later than __Sunday, April 1st__.
 * Presentations will be held in class on __Monday, April 2nd and 3rd__.



__**Helpful Links to start with:**__ [|U.S. State Department] [|United Nations] [|European Union] [|African Union] [|Good Africa Current Event Link]