Introduction to the Aswan High Dam (Re-cap) & Mini-Project
Last week, we watched an episode from Captain Planet regarding the positive and negative impacts of the Ganges River. I hope you are all entertained and yet learn something from that short cartoon video clip.
This week, I will be introducing to you the Aswan High Dam and will guide you on the mini-project that you are to do and present in week 4.
Take a look at this video below which gives a brief introduction to the dam. (you may want to turn down the volume because the video is very loud)
Mini-project task:
1) Each group is to conduct research on at least 2 uses and 2 problems of the dams
2) Each member of the group is to record your group's findings on the guided worksheet given by me.
3) Each group will be assigned either a 'use' or a 'problem' by me for your presentation in week 4.
4) The presentation consist of a 5 mins skit of the 'use' or 'problem' that has been assigned.
5) The marks for the presentation will add towards your CA.
Rubrics for marking
5 marks - Content of the skit presented (proper use of dialogues/situation to discuss problem or use)
1) Each group is to conduct research on at least 2 uses and 2 problems of the dams
2) Each member of the group is to record your group's findings on the guided worksheet given by me.
3) Each group will be assigned either a 'use' or a 'problem' by me for your presentation in week 4.
4) The presentation consist of a 5 mins skit of the 'use' or 'problem' that has been assigned.
5) The marks for the presentation will add towards your CA.
Rubrics for marking
5 marks - Content of the skit presented (proper use of dialogues/situation to discuss problem or use)
5marks - Creativity and Effort in presentation (Use of props, reading from script, etc).
To help you with this task, below are a list of websites that you can access to find out more about the problems and uses:
1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aswan_Dam : Read up under 'Benefits' & 'Environmental & Cultural' problems
2) http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/byrnes-africa/KAYMUR/LINK.htm : Provides very good summary of the uses and problems
3)http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/40203/Aswan-High-Dam: Scroll to 2nd half of the webpage which describes the uses and negative effects (problems) of the dam
4)http://geography.about.com/od/specificplacesofinterest/a/nile.htm: Scroll to 2nd half of the webpage to see the uses and negative effects of the dam
IF YOU NEED HELP IN ANY WAY FOR THIS PROJECT, LOOK FOR ME IN THE STAFFROOM ANYTIME AFTER 1240PM on WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
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