Your own humanitarian company

Imagine you become a billionaire like Bill Gates; he is one of the world's most generous philanthropists. Read about his foundation here:
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/Pages/foundation-fact-sheet.aspx

If you had that kind of money to spare, what kind of a foundation would you create? What would be the guiding principles of your organization?

Explain what you would like to do here and comment on one peer's posting.

current events

Search the world news on the Internet and post the story that you feel may have a global impact. Explain the story, what you think the impact may be, and why. Comment on one peer's posting.

Week 18 - Ramifications of the Oil Spill in the Gulf

What are the ramifications of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?

Visit the following websites and post 2.

http://environment.about.com/

http://www.globalissues.org/news/2010/05/07/5527

http://www.globalissues.org/news/2010/04/27/5392

Comment on one peer's posting.

Week 17 Mini Project

Choose one of the countries you are looking up on the CIA world factbook. Create a Glog about the country using the rubric handed out to you.

You will need pictures and facts about the country.

You will need a user name and password to access your glog. Make sure you put your real name on your glog.

Week 15 Afghanistan

Since many of our troops are stationed in Afghanistan or will be stationed in Afghanistan, maybe we should know something about it.

Please visit the following National Geographic Website: http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/afghanistan-guide/

Take the quiz on Afghanistan.

Explore the website and list 5 facts that you learn about the country.

Comment on one peer's posting.

Week 14 - Antibiotic resistant germs and Pandemics

What are some theories about the human caused increase in antibiotic resistant "super germs"

Post your comment with the source website.

Comment on at least one peer's posting.

Week 13 Human Trafficking

Using Internet research, find out 3 unique facts about the current situation of human trafficking.

Comment on another student's posting.

Post the website where you found the information.