08 March 2007

What's goin' on in the world?


Hey all!
Earlier you researched historical slavery around the world. This week you will be looking at articles and stories that are taking place around the world today. After reading them and recording important information take time to click on the links to find out what other people are doing to stop slavery and how you can get involved.

Boycotting Nestle?
www.stopthetraffik.org/media/press280207.aspx

Barefoot Walk...Rag Dolls...Buying Chocolate...Building a Wall...Designing a t-shirt...
What does all of this have to do with modern abolition?
http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/content/students/ToolkitCompleteEdit.pdf

Community Involvement Pack
http://freetheslaves.net/f/Community-Guide.pdf

MySpace@School.Really/JustThisOneTime
(You may want to wait til you have headphones so you can listen to videos and songs on this site)
http://www.myspace.com/amazingchange

PS.
Bring headphones tomorrow if you have some at home (leave your ipods and mp3 players at home :))


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