Nov 1st: Welcome!

"We are the first generation that can end poverty" 

United Nations 2009

You can use this blog to read about Global Issues, link to websites, view videos, post information that you think is useful, read around your assignments, answer questions posted here to make you aware of what's going on... check regularly...Get involved!



Why you? Every voice counts.
Why now? Millions still live in extreme poverty yet the world has enough money, resources and technology to end poverty forever.

What's different? For the first time, commitments have been made at Government levels to end extreme poverty, with time lines and deadlines and they can be measured for success. Rich and poor countries can see that they share the responsibility to end poverty. It is exciting!

To do...ACTION REQUIRED...

Have a look at a few of the links on this page. 

Gain some background information about Global Issues ready for discussion in class.

Your first blog post....Give it the title Introduction to Global Issues

Answer the following question: What are Global Issues, and why should I care?

Be as specific and detailed as possible.

Then, look at this action-based site: http://wearewhatwedo.org/actiontracker/

Select an action that appeals to you - read it - do it!

You could start your response with the following sentence stem:

I selected the ACTION of ......... and I learnt that...........(you can write whatever you want after this information).

Remember to take a look at the blog rubric, which is posted on my Moodle page.

Posts should have a sourced image that reflects the content of your post.

Why not read some of the blogs that are here from the last class? Get in there and see what they think!

ISKL Peace Day 2010 - Trimester 1 Action Project

Watch our video by clicking here!

And see our award winning Global Issues Network video from the Hong Kong conference 2010 - who says kids can't make a difference?