Domestic Violence Rally

Looking at the Teen Power and Control Wheel, we recognize that there are many ways that young women are involved in violence relationships. Please list (with description) the type of violence you believe most affects young teenage women and why. Have you had any experience with any of these types of violence? How have you handled them? What advice would you give to other girls in similar situations?

To link to wheel: http://www.ncdsv.org/images/Teen%20P&C%20wheel%20NO%20SHADING.pdf

Not To Be Forgotten Rally - Domestic Violence Awareness
Thursday, October 1st
Old Town Plaza
4002 Wallace Street

Everyone together
Victims can be anyone - children, pets, men, women, elders
Enough
Relationships can be safe, calm, tender and loving
You can make a difference
Others play a role - neighbors, friends, family and coworkers
No excuse for abuse
Everyone has the power to heal

The Supremacy Clause - Study Questions

1. Read the quote from Thomas Jefferson on page 18 of your study guide. Why do you feel this promise was not kept by the U.S. government?

2. Give examples of how the Cherokees became acculturated to European culture, mostly by force.

3. By 1932, how much of their original reservation lands had Indians lost? Describe how the Dawes Act caused much of this loss.

4. Why did Chief Joseph and "Captain Jack" engage in battles with the U.S. Army?

5. Why do you think constitutional rights guaranteed in the "Supremacy Clause" were not granted to the American Indians in their land disputes with white settlers?

6. If you were an American Indian ordered to move immediately to a place that was harsh and cold, and you did not have enough warm clothing or supplies (ex: the Trail of Tears), would you follow this order? What choices would you have?

Music Therapy

Lindsay Community School has been blessed with a music therapy program for the infants and toddlers and their mothers. In order to ensure the continuation of this program, we will be writing letters of recommendation for the program. Below are some questions to consider when writing your letter.

1. Why do you think this music program exists for mothers and their babies?
2. What have you learned through this program?
3. Do you use music besides during music class? If so, when and how often?
4. Describe how you feel when you and your baby participate during music class.
5. What is your favorite part of the music time? How about for your child?
6. Does your baby do any of the sign language, play instruments, or sing at home? Describe what you observed.
7. Do you think the music experiences affected your relationship with your child? If so, how?
8. Is the music class for mommies and babies a worthwhile experience overall?
9. Did the music class improve your child's development (language, motor, social skills?) How so?
10. Would you recommend this music program to a friend who was pregnant or who had a child?

When you're done with the assignment, please post you letter onto your blog. Also, for extra bonus points, take a picture of your child during music therapy and post it on your blog!! When posting, please use your Scribd account so that it appears as Word document! (see sample above)

Grito de Independencia!!

Food and Live Music!
Comida y Musica en Vivo!

Tuesday September 15, 2009
Martes 15 de Septiembre del 2009

Chicano Park - En El Parque Chicano

5:30 pm - BE THERE!!

Post your day on your blog for 10 hours credit - plus another 5 for pictures taken at the event!

Obama's Video Contest !!

Obama has released a "I Am What I Learn" video contest. Students are invited to submit a video no longer than two minutes in length, explaining why education is important and how education will help them achieve their dreams. For more details, visit: www.ed.gov

Obama's Speech: My Education, My Future

Now that you have watched, taken notes on, and discussed Obama's speech on education, please answer the following questions: (If you missed the video or want to watch again, the link is below. Also, there is a transcript of the speech included for those of you who would like to read it)

1. What resonated with you from President Obama's speech? What lines or phrases do you remember?

2. What were the three most important words in Obama's speech? What do they mean?

3. Is Obama inspiring you to do anything? Is he challenging you to do something? What is it?

4. Obama said, "no one has written your destiny for you, you make your own destiny." What does this quote mean to you and your life?

5. Obama stressed the importance of working hard in school and contributing to your country. He also asked, "What's your contribution going to be? What problems are you going to solve?" How would you answer this question if you were conversing with Mr. Obama?

transcripts: http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/PreparedSchoolRemarks/

video: http://www.whitehouse.gov/mediaresources/

I Am Poetry

Please post your I Am Poem on your blog. Don't forget to use our college-level characteristic adjectives to describe yourself! And, as always, please be creative and imaginative! Also, please comment me when finished!!

I am passionate and revolutionary . . .