"Now who gives a damn About the ice on your hand If it's not too complex Tell me how many Africans died For the baguettes on your Rolex"

Lyrics by Ms Dynamite 'It Takes More

Over the next few weeks the class will be investigating the Diamond Mining Industry. We will be looking at its impact on people living in developing nations. During this time, you will all be watching the film ‘Blood Diamond’ .Hopefully, by the end of the unit, these lyrics will hold a lot meaning to you.

Mining in Less EconomicallyDeveloped Countries (LEDCs)

TASK 1: Write the title above. Below that, describe the two photographs in front of you. What is being mined in each photo and where do you think each photo was taken?

Mining in Less EconomicallyDeveloped Countries (LEDCs)

TASK 1 Answers

• Both photos are of diamond mining

• Photo A - Ekati Diamond Mine, Canada• Photo B – Sierra Leone

Diamond Mining

The next few lessons will be about the Diamond Mining industry. By the end of these lessons you should be able to explain the reasoning behind the following lyrics:

"Now who gives a damn About the ice on your hand If it's not too complex Tell me how many Africans died For the baguettes on your Rolex"Ms Dynamite 'It Takes More'

Diamond Mining

TASK 2: Write down the three sentences below. Beside each, write down which are true and which are false.

1.Diamonds are found naturally in the Earth.

2.Some of the Worlds poorest countries in West Africa are the biggest suppliers e.g. Sierra Leone.

3.80% of all diamonds produced are sold to the US.

All of the sentences are true!

You will now be given a sheet with some information about diamonds on it:

TASK 3: Answer the following questions in sentences in your books:

1. What is a diamond?2. What are diamonds used for?3. Where are diamonds found?4. How are diamonds mined?

You will now be given two sheets:

Sheet 1: The Diamond Chain grid.Sheet 2: 9 statements.

TASK 4: Follow the instructions on the second sheet. You need to write the 9 statements in the correct place on the grid.