Entry Task: 1.) What are natural resources? Give three examples of natural resources.

2.) Explain the following statement: “Africa is diverse in its natural resources.” What does this mean?

Objectives: • The students will be able to analyze

the natural resources of a place.

• The students will be able to analyze the role natural resources play in a country’s prosperity.

Standard 1: Time, Continuity and Change•  Students will understand patterns of change and continuity, relationships between

people and events through time and various interpretations of these relationships.

Standard 3: Geography• Students will understand the interactions and relationships between human

societies and their physical environment.

Interactive Notebook:

•Date = • Title = Conflict Diamonds • Page # =

What are conflict diamonds?

What are conflict diamonds? Why do you think they are called

blood or conflict diamonds? Explain your reasoning.

According to the U.N…United Nations Definition- "...diamonds that come from areas controlled by forces against fair and internationally recognised governments, and are used to fund military action against those governments.“

But what does this mean?

Investigating Conflict Diamonds:

1.Read the Informational Text – posted on the Google Classroom.

2.Take notes in your Interactive Notebook (Take notes to learn).

3.Discuss the text with your table.

4.Extension Task – explore the listed websites for additional information.

• Share your understanding of Africa’s natural

resources.

•What role do diamonds play in Sierra Leone’s

prosperity?

Documentary:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRzb0AxO3CY

What’s the story? ”Stories matter, many stories matter. When we reject the single story, when we realize that

there is never a single story about any place, we regain a kind of paradise.”

What’s the story? ”Stories matter, many stories matter. When we reject the single story, when we realize that

there is never a single story about any place, we regain a kind of paradise.”

What’s the story? ”Stories matter, many stories matter. When we reject the single story, when we realize that

there is never a single story about any place, we regain a kind of paradise.”

What does this person have to do with blood diamonds?

What does Kanye West have to do with blood diamonds?

Kanye West wrote a song to increase awareness of blood diamond in Sierra Leone.“Diamonds from Sierra Leone”

Lyrical Analysis: • Hip hop artist Kanye West won a

Grammy for "Diamonds from Sierra Leone," the best rap song in 2006.

• The song won the award for its lyrics, which bring awareness to the social issue of conflict diamonds.

"Diamonds From Sierra Leone “

[Intro:]Diamonds are foreverThey're all I need to please meHave no fear that they mightLeave me

[Chorus:]"Diamonds are forever forever forever"Throw ya diamonds in the skyIf you feel the vibe"Diamonds are forever forever forever"The RUF is still aliveEverytime I rhyme"Forever and ever”For ever ever? for ever ever? ever ever?Ever ever? ever ever? ever ever? ever ever?

[Verse 1:]Good Morning, this ain't Vietnam stillPeople lose hands, legs, arms for realLittle was known of Sierra LeoneAnd how it connect to the diamonds we ownWhen I speak of Diamonds in this songI ain't talkin bout the ones that be glowin. I'm talkin bout Rocafella, my home, my chain. These ain't conflict diamonds, is they Jacob? Don't lie to me man. See, a part of me sayin' keep shinin',How? When I know of the blood diamonds? Though it's thousands of miles awaySierra Leone connect to what we go through today.

• What does this person have to do with conflict diamonds?

This is a social issue.• What is currently being done

internationally against the sale of conflict diamonds? • As citizens and consumers,

what can we do to help end wars fueled by the sale of diamonds?

We are Global Citizens!

Option 1 –  Create you own rap or poem:

 Using what you have found out today about blood diamonds create a rap or poem showing the issues surrounding diamonds. You must be appropriate! • You must use at least 5 key words.

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 Option 2 –  Write a letter:

 Write a letter to an important figure in the entertainment industry.

 Express your concerns about the wars in West Africa being fueled by the diamond trade.   Make suggestions about how they could play a role in a solution to the

problem.  

– Ex: The artists making public service announcements for fans to only buy conflict-free diamonds, give to charitable organizations involved in exposing the problem, etc.

 Option 3 –  Conduct a research report:

 Using reliable sources, conduct research to determine if stores in Dubai sell conflict diamonds.

 • Write a report to Sheikh Mohammed sharing your research. Include all of the

research you found about the selling of diamonds in Dubai.  

We are Global Citizens!

Creating our own rap or poem:

Using what you have found out today about blood diamonds create a rap or poem showing the issues surrounding

diamonds. • You must use at least 5 key words.1. __________________________2. __________________________3. __________________________4. __________________________5. __________________________

• You must be appropriate.

• Write a letter to an important figure in the entertainment industry.

• Express your concerns about the wars in West Africa being fueled by the diamond trade.

• Make suggestions about how they could play a role in a solution to the problem. – Ex: The artists using social media to bring

awareness of the issue. Tell fans to only buy conflict-free diamonds, give to charitable organizations involved in exposing the problem, etc.

Write a letter:

Conduct a research report: • Using reliable sources, conduct research to determine if stores in Dubai sell conflict diamonds. •Write a report to Sheikh Mohammed sharing your research.

• Option 1 – Write a rap or poem – Tables 1 & 2

• Option 2 – Write a letter –Tables 3 & 4

• Option 3 – Conduct a research report– Tables 5 & 6

• Collaborate with others! • Everyone must produce a piece of

work!

Objectives: • The students will be able to analyze the natural resources of a

place. • The students will be able to analyze the role natural resources

play in a country’s prosperity.

• In your Interactive Notebook, describe the role diamonds have played in the development of Sierra Leone. Explain the issue of conflict diamonds. • Record any questions this

information has left you with.