Service Learning
What is service learning?
Service learning is combining learning with community service.
A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change is called an __________.
What is an activist.
(Curriculum: We learned about Malala Yousafzai and her work towards girl's rights including the right to an education)
The United States has 3 branches of government, what are they?
Legislative—Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate)
Executive—Carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies)
Judicial—Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts)
Dormant volcano in Tanzania, also the tallest mountain in Africa.
What is Mount Kilimanjaro
Self Care is important.
TRUE
Self-care is VERY important. Self care is when one practices something that makes them happy and is dedicated towards their own self.
Ex: Reading a book, taking a walk, a bath, etc.
What is fundraising?
Raising money for a cause
Land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides.
What is a peninsula.
(Curriculum- we learned about the Arabian Peninsula)
___________ is a form of democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy
What is Representative democracy
America is a representative democracy We elect representatives at different levels to help represent us and pass laws
Name at least 5 regions, continents or cities we have learned about this year.
What is:
South America, Brazil, Honduras, Africa, Middle East, The Levant, Arabian Peninsula, Masdar City, China, Pakistan, Central Asia, etc.
The Middle East is NOT a diverse region.
FALSE
This large region is very diverse and consists of people who have different cultures, languages, customs, and more.
It’s also diverse in geography: snowy mountains, sand mountains, deserts, and steppes.
__________ means speaking out about a cause and convincing people to make changes in laws to support the cause. By bringing awareness, more people are able to support important issues.
What is Advocacy
What is known as the increase of population in towns and cities?
What is Urbanization
__________ a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly.
Earth's lowest elevation on land (bordered by Jordan & Israel)
Also known for having A LOT of salt
What is the Dead Sea
Geotourism is harmful to the environment and should be avoided.
FALSE
Geotourism is tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical location of a place; the environment, culture, heritage, and the well being of its residents.
(Curriculum: We made travel guides on Honduras and put them on Padlets)
What does direct service mean?
When non-profits DIRECTLY INTERACT with the people they want to help and provide them with goods, medical care, education, and many other services.
_________ are basic rights that everyone has under the laws of the government. They prevent against discrimination by making sure that everyone has the same rights no matter their gender, religion, age, race, etc.
What are Civil Rights
TRUE OR FALSE
Different countries have different civil rights.
TRUE
Not every country has the same laws and type of government. Because of this, different countries have different civil rights.
(Curriculum: We made propaganda posters on women's rights in China and the Middle East)
___________ is energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished over time.
What is Renewable Energy
Examples: sunlight, rain, wind, waves, tides, and heat.
Asylum is when a country refuses to help or protect someone.
FALSE
Asylum is the protection offered to someone by a country, after that person has left their home country.
Our Class Project:
What was our cause?
Who did we research?
What was our project?
Research: World Wildlife Fund
Project: Write a letter to President Biden that included the problems we see and the actions we want him to take.
A ___________ is a person who leaves their home for fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion.
A refugee is a person who leaves their home for fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, etc.
(Curriculum: We reviewed the Migrant Crisis in South America and how people have to leave their homes because of unfair treatment and laws)
_________ is a process that involves formal conversation on a particular topic. Throughout, arguments are put forward for often opposing viewpoints.
What is a debate.
What are the parts of a plant?
(5 parts)
What is:
Flower, Leaf, Fruit, Stem, Roots
The primary languages spoken in the Middle East are Arabic, Hebrew, Kurdish, Persian and Turkish
TRUE
The Middle East is very diverse including having multiple languages spoken.