In our guided reading, we have been having some excellent discussions about how we can change the world in a positive way. This week's question continues from where we left off.
If you could change two things about the world, what would it be? Why would you make these changes? Make sure you develop your answer before you publish it!
Once you have posted your response, read the responses posted by your peers and reply thoughtfully to at least two other students. Compliment strong points, make connections, ask questions and build on ideas shared!
As always, I look forward to reading your responses!
Children are working to save lives in poor areas of Kolkata, India. They work to combat poverty, forced child labour and through their efforts, dramatically transform their neighbourhoods.
That’s the premise of The Revolutionary Optimists, a documentary airing on PBS’ Independent Lens. Filmed over the course of several years, the film shows young people as change makers, fighting for a better future.
After viewing the clips, answer the following questions: Make sure you develop your answer before you publish it!
1. The children Amlan Ganguly works with goes to community elders to ask for a new playground and other things. Write a paragraph that explains what neighbourhood improvements you would make to your community. The paragraph should detail the ways in which those improvements would enhance everyday life for the community’s residents.
2. In the clip Amlan Ganguly talks about the ways his work with the children empowers them to fight for a better life for themselves, their friends, and future generations. Write a paragraph describing the one person in your life who inspires you to be the best you can be.
Once you have posted your response, read the responses posted by your peers and reply thoughtfully to at least two other students. Compliment strong points, make connections, ask questions and build on ideas shared!
As always, I look forward to reading your responses!
The human brain has over 100 billion nerve cells - it is the most complex organ in the human body. Scientists spend a great deal of time studying the human brain and, while they have discovered a lot, they have yet to fully master and understand this remarkable organ. Understanding the connection between brain cells, behavior and disease is important and scientists have developed a variety of new techniques that will help them map brain activity.
Watch the video and then answer the following questions:
In the video you saw laboratory tests being conducted on mice.
1. Are you 'for' or 'against' scientific tests on animals?
2. If scientists were not able to test on animals, how would they conduct their experiments?
3. Are there any instances when you would support animal testing?
Once you have completed your selections and posted your explanation, read and respond to at least 2 peers.
