Week 12 - Human Rights

Basic human rights, that we take for granted, are currently being violated all over the world. Take a look at the following website: http://www.hrw.org/en/home (Human Rights Watch) and describe one of the violations. Also, comment on one of your peer's posting.

Week 11: What keeps you from doing something about Global Issues?

There are a lot of things that we can do to make a positive change, even if it is small. Talk about a global issue that you could do something about but don't. What are the obstacles? Comment on one peer's posting.

Example: I could recycle more at my house

Obstacles: Time, effort, Trash pickup does not recycle and there is no dump in Carver

Week 10

What do you think is the most important global issue of today? Post your thoughts.
Give suggestions to 2 peers on what we can do as individuals to improve the issue they suggested.

Week 9 Food Inc.

What is something new you learned from watching Food Inc. Post a comment and comment on one other peer's posting.