1. Question Wheel You need: Paper Pen/Pencil
Draw a wheel on your own paper.
In the center of your wheel, write the following question:
How can I improve the water pollution issues faced by the people of Africa?
Provide responses to this question on the spokes of the wheel.

2. What environmental issues affect Africa?
Jigsaw Activity
Task 1
Become an expert on your topic.
Task 2
Carry your knowledge to a new group and inform them about your topic from Group 1.
Rules:
Provide facts.
Treat others with respect.
Record the appropriate information.
Use your time wisely.
Monitor the noise level of your group.

3. What environmental issues affect Africa?
Your Task:
Create a 30 second news intro summarizing the effects of bad water.
What is the purpose of a news intro?
Catch the audience’s attention.
Give specific facts.
Don’t tell the entire story.
Capture the topic in just a few words.

4. Show me! Review your definition of desertification.
Create an illustration of what you think desertification may look like.
You need:
Paper
Pen/Pencil

5. What environmental issues affect Africa?
SS7G2 The student will discuss environmental issues across the continent of Africa.
c. Explain the impact of desertification on the environment of Africa from the Sahel to the rainforest.

6. Your Task:
The poster will summarize your information.
Work with your partner to read the article on Desertification.
Follow the directions given to you with your article:
Groups 1—facts and poster
Groups 2—outline and poster
They should be the same as what your partner has on his/her paper.