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North Africa Research Project Grade Level 7 Subject Social Studies and Technology Curriculum Objective Social Studies 11.03 - Compare characteristics of political, economic, religious, and social institutions of selected cultures and evaluate their similarities and differences. Technology 1.14 - Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrighted materials in word processing documents used for content projects/assignments Guiding Question What are the differences and similarities of the governments of North Africa? Lesson Summary Students will conduct online research regarding the governments of North Africa, and create a Activating Strategy Collaborative Listening and Viewing Guide (CLVG) 1. Make one copy of the CLVG for each student 2. Download the trip Across North Africa PowerPoint presentation and save it to display for students. 3. Divide students into groups of 3. Each group should assign one member for each category: Leader of government, type of government, and government and how does this relate to America’s government. 4. Show each slide, and give students time to examine the pictures for each one. They are to write notes about the slide as it is on the screen. 5. After the last slide, have the groups share their information, and complete their CLVGs. Cognitive Strategy North African Government Cube 1. Make one copy per student of the research guide. 2. Download and save the cube template for students to access in the computer lab 3. Divide students into groups of 4. Assign each group Summarizing Strategy Evaluation
