Objective: To understand how features of the landscape can affect a war.Task 1: Watch the following scene from Forest Gump. Write down 3 ways in which geography affects this war.
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Task 2: The Geography of Afghanistan. Where is Afghanistan?
Use the map to write down 5 features about Afghanistan's geography. Task 3: Making Maps. Follow the instructions using the presentation below to make your very own pop up map of Afghanistan. |
Task 4: How does Afghanistan's Geography affect the current conflict?
Add the statements to your map.
Add the statements to your map.
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Challenge Yourself!
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Task 5: Answer these questions in your exercise books
1. Name 3 countries that border Afghanistan. Which country has the longest border with Afghanistan?
2. Pick two features of the country that make it difficult to fight a war in the country.
3. How does each feature one effect the war?
4. How do the Taliban use the geography of the country to their advantage?
1. Name 3 countries that border Afghanistan. Which country has the longest border with Afghanistan?
2. Pick two features of the country that make it difficult to fight a war in the country.
3. How does each feature one effect the war?
4. How do the Taliban use the geography of the country to their advantage?
OBJECTIVE: TO create your own battle strategy for a given scenario in Afghanistan.
Scenario: You are a battle group engineer in Afghanistan. A bridging point needs to be established along the Helmand River. It is your responsibility to decide the best place for this bridge.
What questions should you ask before deciding on the best place for the bridge?
How will you find out this information?
What questions should you ask before deciding on the best place for the bridge?
How will you find out this information?
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