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Student Activity Guide
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Date:
Timeline
Begin completing the timeline using http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/1070329.stm. Then, add more details to the timeline as you progress through the lesson.
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Using the BBC News Web site, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/1070265.stm, read Rwanda's country profile and make note on the following information as well as any additional information you'd like.
- Who were the conflicting groups in Rwanda?
- What was the conflict about? When did it begin?
- What was the event that started the 100 days of the genocide (understanding that the genocide began in part prior to this event)?
- What was the international reaction to the genocide?
- What is the capitol of Rwanda?
- What is the population?
- What are the main exports?
- What is the life expectancy? Why do you think life expectancy is so low?
- Additional Notes:
Describe what you learned while exploring the FRONTLINE Interactive Timeline, "Ghosts of Rwanda": http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/ghosts/. Does anything shock or surprise you while experiencing this site? Take your notes below.
Listen to the NPR show, THE CONNECTION, and the interviews with two Rwandan women http://www.theconnection.org/shows/2004/04/20040422_b_main.asp. Make notes in the section below.
Based on the Photo Essay on the WIDE ANGLE Web site at http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/rwanda, what common themes do you see? How are these images different from the ones you viewed earlier in this lesson?
Read the Handbook section of the WIDE ANGLE Web site at http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/rwanda. Explore each of the sections, but pay particular attention to the Economy and Political Outlook. Take notes on new information and facts that stand out as you read the information.
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Student Activity Guide: Culminating Activity
Reflect on the six economic functions of government discussed during the Introductory Activity. Now, since you have an understanding of the history and struggles of the Rwandan people, analyze the current situation in Rwanda and how the government is addressing those six functions. Also address the increasing activity of women in Rwanda's economic growth. To learn more about Rwanda's economic plan and gather more information, use the following resources:
- BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3586851.stm
This links to an article on Rwanda's struggle to rebuild their economy, and on the right side there are several related links to more information about Rwanda.
- afrolNews
http://www.afrol.com/articles/12812
This site offers an article specific to Rwandan women and the rebuilding of the economy, with sidebars with many other related articles.
- Women, War, and Peace
http://www.womenwarpeace.org/rwanda/rwanda.htm
This Web site has general information about Rwanda and detailed information about how conflict affects women and how women are affecting change.
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