Blog Post about Oil Spill

Based on what I read about the oil spill , I found out that a lot of oil leaked into The Gulf of Mexico. It has affected the beach and tourism spots. It threatned bird areas, and many fish had die. I am against the information I read because the oil spill is now spreading everywhere, just not Mexico , there are rumors that it is spilling in Florida.

Do Now: Read and discuss the following slogans. Try to identify as many as possible. How does the slogan tie the product to your awareness?

Do Now :

"Do the Dew" = Mountain Dew "Have it your way" = Burger King

"Need a moment?"= Snickers "Zoom, zoom" _________

"Because you’re worth it."_________ "It's everywhere you want to be" _________

"I'm loving it" = Mcdonalds "Eat fresh"= Subway

"Open happiness"_________ "Let's build something together" _________

"I'm a _________ and _________ was my idea" ____________

"Drive one" _________ "Taste the rainbow" = Skittles "A simpler way to ship" _________ "Snap, Crackle, Pop" = Rice Crispies

These slogans tie in the awareness of our awareness by giving it a lil humor. Although our topic is something serious.

This is my favorite picture from the website because it shows two African American children symbolizing their strength.

Ways we can strengthen our Partnership:
1. We can send money over there to help with their needs.
2. Set up pen pals so we can know everything going on over there.
3. Fundraisers and send supplies that they lack.

Make Art Toast

Things I learned from the Bread Project:
1. Nearly 17 million people in America die from hunger and starvation.
2. Whole grain is a good source of fiber.
3. Whole grain is a lot more healthier and affordable.

Service Learning Ideas

1. Sell condoms to promote safe sex
2. Sell snacks and sodas
3. Have movie day, and everyone pay 2 dollars to watch it

Service Learning

Partners: Jazz, Laborah, Charnique, Asia

Volunteer plan:
walk against hunger on saturday
volunteer at a day camp or after school program

Service Learning Plan: research statics
Find pictures of people with STD's
Make a poster and maybe hand out brochures
Get someone from planned parenthood to come to our school and talk to the students

Service Learning Fair: information
poster boards
brochures
hand out condoms (if allowed)
teach people about safe sex

Do Now: Quotes

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."

Anne Frank said this quote. Because she said this quote, it made this quote more meaningful. I think Anne Frank was being sarcastic when he said this quote. She is basically saying that if someone wants change and wants to improve the world, then need to stop wasting time ad actually start to make the improvements!!!