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Slavery Footprint
Activity Take the survey individually (the last “none-question” require sensitivity). Note the number of slaves your lifestyle requires. Headline: Opinion / Editorial Write a headline that best captures your opinions after calculating your slavery footprint. or use this prompt … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Current Events, Interactive Web site, Survey, Technology
Tagged Slavery
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Climate Catastrophe!?
Commit to a decision – do you agree with this argument? Claim-Support-Question Make a claim about the topic Identify support for your claim Ask a question related to your claim
Chocolate and Fair Trade
“Parts” Cluster Use clustering software like Bubble.us or Thinkature What’s the main idea or feeling? Put it in the center. Work as a class to brainstorm as much as you can about the movie. Group or connect any of … Continue reading
Posted in Analyze This!, Culture & Society, Current Events, Economics, Education
Tagged Chocolate, Cote ', fair trade
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