An introduction to the project

Your task is to investigate the similarities and differences between people and places in Africa. This will help you to decide whether it is possible to speak of ‘Africa’ as a meaningful identity.

You will work in a group to complete this task. It will be completed as a homework project over the course of half a term. This time will be divided between collecting, presenting and analysing the data and drawing conclusions. Your group will make a final presentation. You will have access to a projector and screen for this. You must also produce a report showing how you tackled the task and outlining your key findings.

You will use statistical techniques that you have learnt in your maths lessons to help you present the information that you have collected. You will also need to analyse the data that you collect using your geographical knowledge.

Your group will be provided with a variety of materials. Some of these are printed and some are electronic (online resources). To reach the highest National Curriculum levels you will need to include some additional information that you have found yourself.

This homework task is part of a wider project about homework at Chesterton and we will be collecting your opinions (and your parents’ opinions) about the task throughout the half term.