Homework due 12/5/13

1. Watch the BBC 1 minute news and record 2 news stories. Try to watch it one extra time to see if there is any new information about the stories you record.

2. Communicate with your group, and bring in what is needed to the next meeting.

3. Try to find a NGO that is working with Israel and your topic.  If you can't find an Israel NGO, find a NGO that is working in the Middle East or at least an NGO that is involved with your issue.  Print out a page from their web site.

4. Watch this video so you can informed about the Fair Trade chocolate you are selling through Equal Exchange:
http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/19/child-slavery-and-chocolate-all-too-easy-to-find/

5. Double check your EE form with an adult.  Make sure the totals are correct, your money is counted and your envelope is brought in on Monday, December 2nd.  

Homework due 11/21/13

1. Record 2 news stories from the BBC.
2. Form a small group of 3 or 4 students.  Pick a charity that works with Asia to present at next week's joint meeting for the Craft Fair.  Prepare a Powerpoint to present your charity, and decide who will be saying what.  Save your Powerpoint on a memory stick or e-mail to yourself.  Remember, this is due on Wednesday, not Thursday.
If you interested in finding a charity that is helping the victims of the typhoon in the Philippines, this article may be helpful:

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/11/11/21386694-how-to-help-organizations-offering-relief-to-typhoon-haiyan-survivors

3. Check your e-mail for an article link.  Please read your article which relates your MMUN topic to Israel.  Bookmark this article for future reference.

4. Try to find another article or web site that is related to your topic and Israel.  Search your topic + Israel and see what you find.

5. I will try to meet with some of you before next week's meeting to get caught up.  Check your e-mail often.

Homework 11/14/13

1. Record at least 2 news stories from BBC.
2. Answer the questions in your packet.  These questions should be answered with a short paragraph.  Please use the web sites listed at the end of the packet and other web sites you find useful.
3. Do the next phase of your backboard, art or flag project.  Come prepared to the next meeting.  Send e-mails as needed.