Contextualization

Territorial conflicts have been a constant in human history, and the current confrontation between Russia and Ukraine is just another example. Shaped by ethnic, historical, political, and geographical issues, this conflict has directly impacted both nations and reverberated internationally.

Therefore, understanding this topic is crucial to better comprehend contemporary geopolitical dynamics and how they directly influence the relationships between countries, potentially leading to serious tensions and even armed conflicts.

A detailed study of this conflict offers the opportunity to investigate a series of important concepts and themes in Geography, including territorial transformations, border movements, tensions, conflicts, and multiple regionalities. Furthermore, it also allows for a profound analysis of how European hegemony has been exerted in various regions of the planet, especially in conflict situations and military interventions, and how cultural influence can vary depending on the context and time.

Students are encouraged to explore and delve deeper into these topics and concepts throughout the project, researching and analyzing different sources of information to substantiate their ideas and perceptions.

Practical Activity: 'Building Knowledge About the Crisis: Russia vs Ukraine'

Project Objective

The objective of this project is to deepen the understanding of the geopolitical, historical, and cultural issues surrounding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, while developing skills such as teamwork, research, synthesis, and information presentation.

Detailed Project Description

Students will be divided into groups of 3 to 5 members, and each group must produce a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation and a detailed written report on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Required Materials

Access to the internet, programs for creating presentations and reports (such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace), as well as a notebook and pen for taking notes will be necessary.

Detailed Step-by-Step Guide for Carrying Out the Activity

1. Group Formation: Students must divide themselves into groups of 3 to 5 members.

2. Initial Research: Each group should start by researching the history, geopolitics, and current events related to the Russia vs Ukraine conflict, using the aforementioned resources or any other reliable source.

3. Task Division: Each group must divide the topics among the members so that everyone has equal participation and responsibility in the research and production of the presentation and report.

4. Script Production: Each group must produce a script for the presentation and report, containing the topics to be addressed, which information will be included, and the order in which they will be presented.

5. Presentation Production: Using the script, the groups must produce their presentations, including images, graphics, and other visual elements to make the information clear and engaging.

6. Report Production: Alongside the presentation production, the groups must write the report. This should include: Introduction (contextualizing the theme and explaining its relevance), Development (presenting the theoretical concepts, the methodology used, and the research results), Conclusion (summarizing the main points and conclusions drawn), and Bibliography (indicating the sources used in the research).

7. Final Review: After completing the work, the groups must do a final review, checking if all points were covered, correcting any errors, and improving the writing and presentation.

8. Final Presentation: The groups will present their work to the class, where they must be prepared to answer questions and discuss their conclusions.

Project Submission

Each group must submit the presentation and the written report, both prepared as explained above. The written document must be submitted in digital format, via email or online learning platform, by the defined date. Subsequently, the groups must present to the class on a previously scheduled day. Finally, each student must prepare a self-assessment, reflecting on what they learned, how they felt throughout the project, and what challenges they encountered.