War+-+What+is+it+good+for?

Project Name: War: What is it good for? Grade 7 Project Idea: By evaluating the destruction which war creates students will then examine the resilience of areas affected by war and what can be done to aid areas struggling with rebuilding after the war is over. Students will decide on one area to focus on assisting in their effort to rebuild and create and execute a plan for how to General Content: Reading, Writing, Research, Evaluation – Problem/Solution, Execution Background Knowledge: Students will evaluate the destructive nature of war. What wars have impacted the world in the past 100 years? Which world regions/countries were involved in the conflict(s), and a basic cause and effect of each war. (Geography, History) Driving Question: How do we as world minded citizens assist a community destroyed by war in reconstructing an aspect of their lives? Major Products: A poster displaying which war/region is their selected region to focus on. Provide the basic facts about the war; basic causes and effects. An analysis of which problem the location is now dealing with and the community needs assisting in overcoming. The execution of providing a resource to the community to aid in their effort to rebuild. Essay explaining the process.

1. Challenge: Is this really going to work? It is going to recall a great deal of focus during the 3rd week.

2. Changes: At the moment I see none, but will be making several clarifications and will re-evaluate during the beginning of the year.

3. Cheers: It's Friday! This has provided wonderful information and guidance. I am excited to use the information taught.

