by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Have students research aid organizations that provide support to Afghan citizens, including organizations created by Afghans. Students could work in pairs to research one organization and report their findings to the class. Following are organizations listed in Kids...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Have students work in pairs to research a topic, using the web and other sources, to create a Fact-Finding Activity for another pair of students. Provide the topics, or have students brainstorm a list. You might wish to supply the list of websites for students to use,...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Organize groups of students to research historical and political events that the novel introduces, (e.g., the Taliban takeover in 1996; the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S.; the invasion of Afghanistan after September 11; the ongoing fighting among regional...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Ask students to work in groups to research people and organizations that work to improve the lives of Afghan citizens. They can post written reports and include photos to create a Wall of Achievement (see page 42). Be sure to check the websites first to ensure...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
Most people in North America today obtain the majority of their food from grocery stores. That means we don’t see where our food comes from, including how produce is grown, what country it originates in or how processed foods are prepared. Pick one kind of fruit or...
