Activity 1 - Tuning In

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Activity Tasks
​Your inquiry question for this assessment is: "What is the main cause of conflict in the world?"

1. What is your end of unit assessment? Download and read this Assessment Sheet and the Action Plan to find out.​​
2. Read the instructions then explain to your partner what you think you will have to do to complete this assessment. 
3. Now read the mark-scheme on page 2. Note down 4-6 things you will need to do to get a high level for this assessment.
4. ​Mind-map everything you have learnt that might be useful for this assessment. Consider the following headings:
   1. Christian Views on Conflict
   2. Islamic Views on Conflict
   3. Causes of Conflict​

Activity 2 - Finding Out

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Activity Tasks​

1. Research​ - Research your chosen conflict by completing all the steps on the Action Plan. Your teacher will help you with each stage of the Plan.
2. Choose a Conflict - The first step is to explain why you have chosen that conflict to investigate. Think about what it is that interests you about that conflict.
3. Research Religion as a Cause - The next step is to research the role of religion in causing that conflict. Remember to find at least two sources of information.
4. Research Other Causes - Next you need to research other potential causes of that conflict. Again, remember to find at least two sources to use.
5. ​​Cite Sources - Remember to cite all your sources using the APA system. Citethisforme is the website your should be using for generating citations. You can also download it as a Google Chrome plug-in here.

Activity 3 - Sorting Out

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Activity Tasks

1. Identifying Different Viewpoints - Make sure you have included at least two different viewpoints in your research. One should give views about the role of religion in causing the conflict, other(s) should examine different causes.
2. Recording Quotations - Try to record at least one quotation that best summarises each view.
3. Analysing Sources - For each viewpoint, make sure you have recorded the details of the source that it is from. Try to identify and explain the origin of each source and the purpose of each source. 

Activity 4 - Going Further

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Activity Tasks
​Take the project further by using MISO to try and find some additional evidence that could be used in your reports. Choose to find either:

1. Media - Find further images, graphics, maps, books, magazines, diagrams, charts, articles, and web sources related to your conflict.
2. Interview - Interview or email/contact an expert or knowledgeable adult who could tell you more about it.
3. Survey - Send out a survey to find out people's opinions and viewpoints on your conflict.
4. Observation - Is there any feature films or historical documentaries about your conflict? Are there any eyewitness news reports? Try to watch and take notes of any useful information.

Activity 5 - Making Conclusions

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Activity Tasks

1. Forming Your Viewpoint - Finally you need to consider your own viewpoint. Having examined the other views, which ones do you agree with more? Did religion cause this conflict or are other reasons just, or even more, important? Try to explain your views with some supporting reasons and/or examples.
2. ​Writing the Article - Now that you have collected and sorted your information, it is time to start writing your feature article. Use this writing frame to help you draft the article and don't forget to use your Action Plans.
3. Editing the Article - Get a peer or teacher to check your work and use this checklist to help you review your work and to make sure you have included all the necessary sections.

Activity 6 - Taking Action

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Activity Tasks

1. ​Researching the Imagery - Aim to use at least 6 images in your feature article. Each image should be as relevant and accurate as possible and link to what is being said. Try searching Creative Commons.
2. Designing the Article - The final task is to design a layout for your feature article. Choose between one of the templates in this folder or feel free to design your own. This video explains how to use google docs to design a feature article format. This website has some good ideas.​
3. ​Uploading to Evidencer - When finished, download your finished feature article and upload to the Evidencer along with the Action Plan. Don't forget to double check the article for mistakes and make sure you have enabled the correct sharing permissions for both documents.

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