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=**//__Process__//**= The Historian will research the history, geography, and demographics of the chosen country/region. The Historian must answer the following questions, in writing (see **Written Assignment** below for more details): //1) natural disasters 2) war 3) geographical/environmental problems// See your [|country's profile] for information. 1) birth rate 2) death rate 3) male and female life expectancy 4) infant mortality rates See [|important statistics] and [|risk factors] for your country.// || __**The Politician**__ The Politician will investigate the political, legal and economic factors contributing to the selected country’s hunger problem. The Politician must answer the following questions, in writing (see **Written Assignment** below for more details): For information on specific countries of the world, look at the [|CIA World Factbook]. See [|Heifer] and [|World Bank] for information on relief programs. || The Nutritionist, by examining [|general nutrition concepts], [|hunger facts], and health and nutrition topics in [|World Bank] and [|World Health], will then answer the following questions, in writing (see **Written Assignment** below for more details): //**c.** What food sources may be able to correct these nutritional problems?// || The Journalist will report up-to-date information for the chosen country regarding the immediate effects of the food shortage, by answering the following questions, in writing (see **Written Assignment** below for more details): 1) starvation 2) war 3) naturala disaster 4) disease// See also [|World Food Program] and [|Oxfam International] for information and current news regarding your country.
 * 1) You will work with a team of 4 students.
 * 2) Choose a role (//**Historian, Politician, Nutritionist, or Journalist**//)
 * **__The Historian__**
 * a.** //Describe the factors that have led to the present hunger situation in your country://
 * b.** //Find the following statistics:
 * a.** //What type of government does your country have?//
 * b.** //What is going on in your country (war, displacement)?//
 * c.** //What is the government or other relief organizations doing to end hunger in your country?//
 * **__The Nutritionist__**
 * a.** //What does a person nutritionally need to survive?//
 * b.** //What are the people in your country lacking that prevents them from experiencing good nutrition?//
 * **__The Journalist__**
 * a.** //What are the [|current statistics] regarding deaths due to:
 * b.** //What [|action plans or relief programs] does this country have in place in order to deal with these problems?//
 * c.** //If none are present, what suggestions can you make?// ||

3. When you meet with your research teams, begin by assessing your general knowledge of the world food crisis so far by taking the [|Hunger Quiz]. In addition, read and take notes on the [|causes of hunger]. Then choose one of these areas to investigate in more detail: //**Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Latin America and Carribbean, Middle East, or South Asia**// (only one group per area is allowed). You do not have to research the whole continent; just choose one country within it. (For more suggestions on where to look for information on this, go to the Resources page.) Each member of your group should concentrate on different aspects of the food crisis in your chosen area according to your assigned role. 4. __**Written Assignment:**__ Each individual member of the group must submit in writing answers to the **questions** listed above for their specific role. Responses should be typed, double spaced, Times Roman font (12 pt), and must be **at least three paragraphs** in total for the questions listed, and in some instances, possibly longer in order to fully answer the questions. 5. The next step is for your group to get together and discuss what you have learned in your roles and apply the answers to the core questions from the Task page. 6. Finally, your group will be responsible for a 5-10 minute **__PhotoStory documentary__**. See the PhotoStory [|tutorial] for help in creating your documentary. Your documentary should consist of a summary of the food problem in your chosen country as well as your creative solutions that will alleviate hunger and suffering. Be sure to include information from the four roles, focusing on your analysis of the historical, political, and nutritional situation, as well as any current events that are taking place right now. Documentaries should include: photographs, text, narration, and music, and should contain at least 15 slides.