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by Traci Osterhagen
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In this lesson, students will learn about a group of people and their desire to return to their homeland, many of whom have been refugees for nearly 30 years. The struggle of the Sahrawi people to claim Western Sahara introduces students to the idea that the security of home and a place to live is not something to be taken for granted. The women and children fled Western Sahara to live in Algeria in 1976. Since that time, they have struggled to organize themselves, bring education and health care to their people, and increase international awareness of their plight. In 2000, the National Union of the Sahrawi Women started a race, the Sahara Marathon, to publicize their situation and bring resources to their community. In this lesson, students will visit a series of Web sites to learn about the history of the Sahrawi people, their relationship with neighboring countries, their lives as refugees, and how these women have used their power to organize and obtain the resources they need to thrive in such a hostile environment.
Grade Level: 9-12
Time Allotment: Two to Three 45-Minute Class Periods
Subject Matter: Global Studies, English
Students Will
Analyze information gathered from a variety of sources to develop a context for learning.
Demonstrate an understanding of the conflict in Western Sahara.
Investigate issues affecting women internationally and examine the steps being taken to improve their situations.
Apply geography skills.
Develop research, writing, and presentation skills to share their learning.
National Standards for History
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/nchs/standards/worldera9.html
- Standard 2C
The student understands how liberal democracy, market economies, and human rights movements have reshaped political and social life.
- Standard 2D
The student understands major sources of tension and conflict in the contemporary world and efforts that have been made to address them.
National Council of Teachers of English
http://www.ncte.org/about/over/standards/110846.htm
- Standard 1
Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.
- Standard 7
Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
- Standard 8
Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
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