INVISIBLE CHILDREN: KONY 2012!

DIRECTIONS: Please watch the video and read the article posted.

I want you to think about how this Kony 2012 campaign relates to the Civil Rights Movement. Consider the following questions for conversation during Socratic Seminar:

• What is the connection between the Civil Rights Movement and the Kony 2012 campaign?
• Who were the primary supporters of the Civil Rights Movement?
• Who are the primary supporters of the Kony 2012 campaign?
• Does the government actively support the
• What is a "civil right"?
• What is a "human right"?
• What is the difference between a "civil right" and a "human right"?
• What injustice exists that needs to be corrected?
• What steps are being taken to correct the situation?
• Is it important to be actively involved in your community? Why?
• Is it important to be actively involved in your state/country? Why?
• Is it our responsibility to fix problems in other countries? Why?
• Is change important? Why?
• How does change occur?
• Who is responsible for change?

"I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand." -Confucius
 

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I HAVE A DREAM by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I HAVE A DREAM!

WHERE DO YOU SEE EVIDENCE
OF THE "AMERICAN DREAM" IN THE VIDEO?

 

H A P P Y    L E A P    D A Y !

You will not experience another February 29th as a high school student.

AMERICAN DREAM PROJECT!

CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT - "Separate But NOT Equal"

In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously strikes down segregation in public schools, sparking the Civil Rights movement.

What is A DOG'S PURPOSE?

A Dog's Purpose

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,

''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who
make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So, love
the people who treat you right. Think good thoughts for the ones
who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down
is part of LIFE...Getting back up is LIVING...

H A V E   A  B A R K I N G O O D   L I F E !