Photomontage. Water in Africa.

The Water in Africa Project was realized over a 2-year period by a team of Peace Corps volunteers. As part of an expanded, detailed design, resources were collected from over 90 volunteers serving in African countries, photos and stories were prepared, and standards-based learning units were created for K-12 students. This unit, "Photomontage," has students create a photomontage using essays and photographs provided by Peace Corps volunteers. The photomontage is calculated to focus attention on or alter viewers' attitudes regarding environmental issues in the United States and Africa. Students, while creating the photomontage, will challenge themselves to ask the question "What is this photograph about?" rather than "What do I see a photograph of?" Intended for use with high school students, the unit can be used in visual arts and language arts classes. Five to seven class periods of 45 minutes each are suggested. The unit lists materials needed, outlines applicable standards, provides essential questions, and gives student objectives. It details day-by-day procedures, assessment activities, and follow-up/enrichment activities. (BT)