Being a global citizen
During meet and greet last week, I mentioned some of the ways in which students can become better global citizens. Some of you have families who already sponsor a child through World Vision. But what can you do on your own? You are only one person ……how can your voice be heard?
I was reading McTeach’s blog and was reminded of an event that I took part in last year. It only took an hour of my time and I didn’t even have to leave home to do it. It didn’t cost me any money …… in fact I probably saved some. Finally, it was a way to reduce my “carbon footprint” on this magnificent world of ours.
What is this fantastic event? It began last year with Sydney being the only major city in the world which took part. People in houses, cleaners in buildings and bosses in corporations just had to flick a switch. This year there are many major cities of the world who have already pledged to participate in this very simple but effective activity.
There has been some information in our local newspapers about this event happening at 8pm on Saturday March 29 in your own local area.
This site has also got a video about it.
Have you guessed? Will your family take part? Please comment about this event.
March 17, 2008 @ 10:44 am
Hello to everyone in Miss Wyatt’s room.
As your blog posting is about being a global citizen, and some things that you as an individual might be able to do … I thought you might be interested in this web site called Free Rice:
http://www.freerice.com/index.php
It is a great way to hone your vocabulary skills, while also making a contribution to ending hunger in the world.
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March 25, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
Hello! Just wanted to say thank you for mentioning my blog on your blog! I think that’s a first for me; I’m really new to the edublogosphere, so to see my name (or, actually, my blog’s name) mentioned by someone on the other side of the world is incredibly exciting! I hope all is well with you!
Karen
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