Lesson Three
Assignment
Open a new Word document or PowerPoint presentation. Label it SS10U1L3.surname.
In this document, complete ONE of the assignments outlined below.
Submit this assignment using the Assignment Folder for U1L3 Media.
Complete and submit only ONE of the following...
1. Click on the following links to discover the background to the conflicts in Darfur and/or Syria and the hardships endured by refugees of either of these two conflicts. Then, complete the following (more research may be required)
Choose ONE crisis (Darfur or Syria)
- Identify (in detail) the conflict occurring (who, what, when, why and where)
- List and explain 10 daily challenges the the refugees of Darfur (or Syria) must endure.
- Decide on one plan of action to help the current situation and discuss its details.
- Include relevant images in your presentation.
- Include a bibliography with 3+ sources.
Present your detailed assignment in one of the following formats: report, power point, prezi or essay.
Darfur
https://www.cfr.org/
Syria
I am Syria and http://www.euronews.com/2013/06/13/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-syrian-conflict
Syrian Refugee Challenges
OR...
2. As you read in chapter three, disasters that attract wide media coverage are those that are unusual, can be explained and are often sorted by the ‘overall death toll’.
Stories about continuing tragedies that don’t have clear causes or solutions attract less media attention. One tragic event that has received its share of media coverage is the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Examine the following website to view the events of that day: 911
Then, watch the following video on countries currently at war:
After viewing some of the coverage for the 9/11 tragedy, research online, and identify a world event that you think deserves more media coverage. Then create a script for a one minute radio/TV report that presents the story from a point of view that you think people should consider. Present your script (along with coinciding images) in a captivating and informative power point presentation. At the end of the power point, explain in a paragraph why you think it did NOT receive enough warranted attention. (provide specific reasons that are relevant to your selected disaster). Include a bibliography that contains 3+ sources.
One possible source is Red Crescent Societies
Evaluation for this assignment will be based on the following RUBRIC.
1. Knowledge: /5
2. Content: /10
3. Design/Mechanics/Bibliography: /5
TOTAL /20
Due dates are listed within the Course Calendar. Please refer to this for all updates.