Thème de la séquence:
NGOs at The Dakar 2011 World Social Forum

Classe:
Terminale européenne

Niveau CECRL:
B2 avancé / C1

Activités Langagières:
CE/CO/PE/PO

Nombre de séances: 14

Matériel requis:
Vidéo projection, baladeurs mp3.

Descriptif rapide du projet:
Exemple de séquence associant géographie et anglais pour la Terminale section européenne. Les élèves présentent les actions de différentes ONG participant au forum mondial de Dakar.

Final Task: NGOs present or/and discuss their alternatives to Free Trade and Globalisation at The Dakar 2011 World Social Forum – Their reflections, proposals, experiences and actions will be exposed by groups of 2 or 3 pupils.

Mise en oeuvre :

Step 1: Preparatory work – Duration: 4 lessons

3 lessons in History and Geography class: Written comprehension and oral expression based on a press article, a video and a graph about poverty around the world and the different aspects of development.

1 lesson in English class: oral comprehension and expression based on a choice of videos on Fair Trade.

Step 2: Activities – Duration: 5 lessons

Group 1: organizers (3 pupils)

– Present the forum (Objectives, History, actions, participants, programme), at the beginning of the forum.
– Organize and lead a debate on “The Limits to the actions of the NGOs” at the end of the forum.
– Write a synthesis of the debate.

Group 2: Environmental organization (3 pupils)

– Make an oral presentation on the dangers of tropical wood trade (graph, map, photos – and video)
– Design a leaflet (text + images) for an awareness campaign (intended for DIY stores customers)

Group 3: Consumer organization (3 pupils)

– Conduct a survey about the consuming habits of the students of Tles L + ES1 + ES2’s families as regards alternative consumption.
– Analyze the results
– Present the survey at the forum
– Write a summary of the results

Group 4: Alternative Farming organization (2 pupils)

– Make a video report on an organization (AMAP of Montagney or other) or an organic farmer
– Present the video
– Write a presentation of the organization

Group 5: A women’s organization (3 pupils)

– Make an oral presentation of the role of women in the development of African countries. (Maps, photos, graphs)
– Interview 2 women who have a major role in alternative movements in their countries. (MP3)

Group 6: Fair Trade Organization (3 pupils)

– Present an existing group of producers (Map, product, work organization, benefits for the community, for the retailer, the consumer)
– Design and present a promotion campaign
– Design and present a poster to promote Fair Trade in French supermarkets

Step 3: Presentations – Duration: 5 lessons

– Oral and written work: assessment by teachers of English and Geography and assistant