Assignment For Today - March 22

WORK FOR POSITIVE CHANGE -- TRANSFORM A PROBLEM INTO A SOLUTIONThe problem of our map was something that really brought a lot to my attention. As students, you need to find your own solutions for this issue:
1. Research the problem

• a paragraphy about the problem at school from your prespective
• a paragraph about the history of the problem - in point form since WWII (FACTS and NOT OPINION) - Add your sources at the bottom.
• a paragraph about the Current situation. What's on the news? What's disturbing?

2. Come up with three goals that you want to achieve as students.

3. Brainstorm solutions to this problem. Can create a mind map using http:www.bubbl.us

4. Email me the things that you've finished during class.

5. No HW

Assignments for Tuesday & Thursday

Assignment 1 - Due Tuesday

We sat on Thursday and discussed the MAP and came up with :
1. The Map will be a compilation of our different themes. Each theme will have a color code eg. Natural Disasters Green
2. Our first theme for the first week will be Natural Disasters
3. Each student will be asked to bring 3-5 events about Natural Disasters in his/her assigned continent
4. We also decided on the SLOGAN that will be placed on flyers and stickers

"THE WORLD AROUND US" with pictures of all of you

5. Each student should email me a picture of him or herself so I can create the stickers.

6. This is an example of the final result that should be put on the MAP. Please email me a soft copy of your 3-5 events by Monday.

Assignment 2 - Due Thursday

1. Create an A4 Poster to publicize your blog. You can use the GAC slogan if you want. You can also create your own or use the name of your BLOG. Make sure that it has minimum writing and that it has your blog HTML address clearly placed on it.

Map Themes & Color Code:

1. Natural Disasters & Environmental Issues: Fluroscent Green ( readable)
2. Technology : Ipad
3. Politics : Red
4. Ethnic Conflicts: Blue
5. Once we add another theme will make sure to put its color

This Week's Assignment

Be Prepared --- THE MAP IS GOING UP!!!
I. We've divided the World Map among all GAC members

1.Marwan - Asia
2.Ziyad - North America
3.Farida - Africa
4.Malak - South America
5.Ibrahim - Europe
II. The theme is Natural Disasters ( if you have any concerns email me )

1.Any natural disasters
2.Global warming
3.CO2 emissions
4.Water problem
5.Earthquakes
III. Think of Catchy Slogans for posters, stickers ( will go on your school t-shirts )

1.ex: Don't be a dork
2.ex: Stay globally awake
3.anything that is catchy
Each of you should email me one slogan by Wednesday!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Today's Assignment

Task 1 : The map will be up hopefully (isa) this Monday. We need to plan exactly who will be in charge of what.
Remember that once it is up we need to quickly insert things on it so it's catchy and interesting.
Please email me today with the theme that you decided you wanted to start with and with who is in charge of each continent.

Task 2 - Current Events : Make sure you're keeping your blog updated with the latest!
1. Earthquake in chile
2. Tsunami waves in Japan and Russia
3. The occupied territories
4. Dubai - Tennis Tournament
5. Turkey - Political Parties
Note : Check out the Washington Post - World News - It's divided into continents!!

Good Luck
If you need anything please email me

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MOHAMED EL BARADEI

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"Examine what is said and not him who speaks." Arab Proverb

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