Africa Site Selection

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• Learners
• Standards
• Process
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• Student Page

by D. Smieja, Richfield Middle School

Using geographic data gathered from the web, students complete an authentic assessment activity analyzing four specific sites in Africa. The task is to determine which site would best meet the needs of a company seeking to build a new factory. As "consultants" students will evaluate each site using a set of criteria and make a final recommendation to the "client."

Teacher Introduction

I am currently piloting this lesson with my own students.  Once I have run it through once, I will update these pages with specific suggestions on how best to use it in class, along with all the forms necessary.  Please check back again.