Enrichment Projects
Looking for independent research assignments? Group inquiries? Auxiliary social studies, geography, language arts, or science projects? Check below for invigorating resources you can use in your classroom.
Water in Africa
"Peace, Rain, Prosperity!"; The national motto of Lesotho and greeting used by the Basotho
is an appropriate way to welcome you to the Water in Africa website. It reflects the deep
connection of water to all aspects of life in African countries, a concept Coverdell World
Wise Schools has captured in the learning units featured on this site. Ninety Peace Corps
Volunteers contributed firsthand accounts and photographs to the lessons and activities
you will find.
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Culture Matters: Interactive Version
Culture Matters, the cross-cultural handbook for Peace Corps Volunteers entering service, is available as an online, interactive module. Students and educators alike can learn why culture is important and what it means to be culturally sensitive.
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Peace Corps Challenge: Educational Resources for Kids Game
The Peace Corps Challenge game gives children the opportunity to work in the fictional village of Wanzuzu as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Kids must work with local villagers and Peace Corps members to solve eight different challenges facing Wanzuzu: water contamination, sanitation and disease, microfinance, barren fields, malaria, soil erosion, education of girls, and agroforestry.
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