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Afghanistan in ruins  Citizenship 11-14/KS3/Levels E&F
Globalisation - political implications   Afghan kids Environment
experts from the United Nations say fighting has ravaged the
land.  This activity allows students to imagine how they would
help rebuild the country.  Learning aims    • The meaning of the
term global interdependence   • Why rich countries help poorer
countries   • Match types of international aid to their
scenarios       Read the group the news story:      Why should
America help the Afghans?      Explain that no country can be
completely independent from the rest of the world, all countries
rely on each other.The events of September 11 show how problems
cross boundaries.      Warm up      Will you help your
neighbour?     Students imagine they are one country, and the
class next door are another. What would be the consequences for
their country if they didn't help th