Malawi Reenactment

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Imagine you are a living in Malawi and you are thirsty. You have to walk 2 hours there and back with 40 pounds of water on their back. In fatigue, in pain and in fright. It sounds terrible doesn't it. This actually happens and worse. My class reenacted this out.There are many things that were authentic about the hike but also there are some items that we could change or try new that could make it better.
The reenactment had tons of exciting authentic sections first of all we walked a mile with a gallon of water. This was authentic because women and children in some places have to walk all day. They also have to carry 40 pounds of water. Also we walked on paths and pavement. The people some places they have to walk on roads and some places

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