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Lesson 1 (from Part 1: Chapters 1-2)

Objective

Part 1: Chapters 1-2

Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan is a New York Times bestselling book by Greg Mortenson. Greg Mortenson is the co-founder of the Central Asia Institute, a non-government organization that builds schools and promotes the education of girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan. In this lesson, students are introduced to the book and will research its author, Greg Mortenson.

Lesson

1) Teacher Lecture: Introduce the students to the book and author. Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan is a New York Times bestselling book by Greg Mortenson. Greg Mortenson also wrote the best seller Three Cups of Tea, which details his founding of the Central Asia Institute.

2) Research Activity: Allow students time in the beginning of class to conduct independent research on the author Greg Mortenson, including biographical details, education, and...

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