Global Citizens Inquiry Project

MS. S-M'S...
STEPPING UP TO BE GLOBAL CITIZENS INQUIRY PROJECT...

As we learn more about being global citizens, we are going to look at completing an inquiry based project where you will have a chance to research an issue that intrigues you. This issue may relate to the environment, child labour, women's rights, rights of the child, hunger, poverty, right to education, labour issues throughout the world, child soldiers, child poverty... There are many issues, the only requirement is that is must relate to the topic of Global Citizenship and must promote activism and awareness. What would you like to research?? Start thinking about it. We will start this project ....

For ideas... I have many sites displayed below as well as videos to get you thinking. Start talking about what you would like to research... start researching... start thinking... You goal will be to make a difference by creating awareness and getting others thinking...

GO TO THE UNITED NATIONS "CYBERSCHOOLBUS" WEBSITE AND WEBQUEST ON CHILD LABOUR

http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/childsoldiers/webquest/index.asp

Around the world today, children are not only the victims of war, but also the participants. At any one time, more than 250,000 girls and boys under the age of 18 are fighting in armed conflicts. These young soldiers are part of government forces and armed opposition groups in more than 30 locations worldwide. And while many child soldiers are between the ages of 15 and 18, some are as young as 7 years old.

Throughout this WebQuest you will find all the resources you need to develop a response to a fundamental question:

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT CHILD SOLDIERS??

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT CHILD POVERTY?
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT DISCRIMINATION?
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT.... WHAT'S YOUR ISSUE THAT YOU WANT TO STAND UP FOR??

Short videos that relate to our topic, to get you thinking...

TALKING ABOUT UNITED NATIONS' MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

FOOD FOR THOUGHT... OR CRUMBS TO CONTEMPLATE

Peace One Day Video Link...

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid20791065001?bctid=26174438001

http://peaceoneday.org/en/about/blog

Children of War site...
http://www.warchild.org.uk/issues

U2 video - "Crumbs from your table"

Listen to the lyrics... how does this song connect to the above topics and videos?

U2 - "When You Look at the World"... the video has lyrics in Spanish subtitles, but it was the only original video I could find...

Again think about the lyrics and connections to what we are studying.

U2 - "Yahweh" - A song for God and a message to live by...

Wanna Be a Grooveshark???

Check out the coolest site that I've learned about... in the last 2 days...

It's called Grooveshark and it's free (you can upgrade if you like for more $$$)...

My grooveshark link is:
http://grooveshark.com/#/jstewiestewie

Earth Related Songs for Connections

Here's that video and song you love!
Use Less Plastic to Save Our Oceans


Michael Jackson's "Earth Song"



Other songs link... some are old...
http://www.grinningplanet.com/6001/environmental-songs.htm

Making Connections - What connections can you make between the two videos. Answer on the "Making Connections" handout given in class.
Due: Tuesday, Sept. 6

Earth song links

http://greenopolis.com/goblog/green-groove/top-8-environmental-songs-earth-day

http://www.grinningplanet.com/6001/environmental-songs.htm

Martin Luther King Memorial

The following is an article taken from this site:
http://www.weeklyreader.com/node/1993

A towering new memorial was unveiled on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this week. It honors the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) as a man of peace.

King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in the nation’s capital on August 28, 1963. On that day, more than 100,000 people had come to Washington in support of civil rights.

“A Stone of Hope”

The 30-foot-tall sculpture was crafted by Chinese artist Lei Yixin. It was inspired by a line from King's famous oration at the Lincoln Memorial: “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.”

The civil rights leader is depicted with his arms crossed, looking toward the horizon. He is the “stone of hope” emerging from a boulder — a “mountain of despair.”

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is seen at dusk ahead of its
dedication this weekend in Washington, Monday, Aug. 22, 2011.
(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

A Historic First

King is the first person of color to have a memorial on the National Mall. The monument is surrounded by memorials to U.S. presidents — Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

"It's nicely situated between the Jefferson and the Lincoln Memorial, so it's part of that conversation," said Ed Jackson, the architect who designed the King memorial. "That corner of the mall has started to have a little bit of a theme about the ideas of our democracy between Jefferson, (Franklin D.) Roosevelt and now King."

Visitors to the site agree. “I think it's appropriate,” said Frank Myers, 49, of King George, Va. “His contribution was just as great as any of the presidents. This country's come a long way as a result of him and people like him.”

Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech
at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963. 
(AP Photo)
 

The words of Martin Luther King, Jr. are inscribed into the wall at
the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Words to Know

civil rights – the rights of citizens to freedom and equality

democracy – government in which power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation

depicted – represented by words or art

monument – something that serves as a memorial, such as a building or statue

situated – placed in a location

Passing of Jack Layton

Jack Layton remembered for his humanity as a politician!
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/08/22/layton-obituary.html

Hurricanes in Current Events

Good night Irene!!!  Or should we say, "Hello Irene?"






http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/photos/hurricanes/

The following is a map that shows the destructive path of Hurricane Irene...

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/hurricanes/

Hurricane Irene hits N.Y. area... Slideshow...
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/08/28/nyregion/20110829-HURRICANE.html#1

A Reporter's Photobook of Hurricane Irene
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/08/27/us/20110827-reporters-irene.html

More photos related to Hurricane Irene - Go Home Irene!
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/08/28/us/20110828-hurricane-irene-reader-photos.html

A blog on the connection between hurricanes and climate change...
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/28/us/28climate.html?_r=1

Hurricane Irene Impacts on Canada
Quebec affected!
http://winnipeg.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110829/tracking-post-tropical-storm-irene-in-canada-110829/20110829/?hub=WinnipegHome

How the Maritimes awaits the arrival of Irene
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2011/08/24/ns-maritimers-prepare-hurricane.html

Where the Wild Things Are

Welcome back "Wild Things"!
The following is a link to a reading of a popular story...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cOEFnppm_A



If you missed the story or want more... click on the link!

Rebus Puzzles

Brain Breaks and Such...
So what's a Rebus Puzzle anyways???

rebus

noun

a kind of puzzle consisting of pictures of objects, signs, letters, etc., the combination of whose names suggests words or phrases: a picture of an eye followed by an L followed by an ampersand is a rebus for “island”

Origin: Fr rébus < L, abl. pl. of res, thing (see real), lit., (meaning indicated) by things

 

  

Rebuses

Other Puzzles...


Jigsaw Puzzlers...
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/brainteasers/puzzles.pdf




Goofy Riddles Link...
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/brainteasers/code-riddles.pdf


"Hink Pinks" - Rhyming Words 
These rhyming words match a silly definition





Answers to Rebus #1
1. Cut above
2. Forgive and Forget
3. Tongue in Cheek
4. Cross Roads




Answers to Rebus #2

Rebus Answers

Man Overboard	BIG BABY	Bear in the Woods	Dive in the Pool
Too Funny for Words	BIG HEAD	Green Grass	Down Hill
Inside Job	Broken Promises	Long Legs	Little League
Lost in Space	Knock on Wood	Playing Outside	Pretty Please
Long Johns	Cross Roads	Back Door	Side Show
Shut Up and Sit Down!	Outer Space	Unfinished Symphony	Travel Overseas