Prior to showing the video below, I asked my single-gender, female seventh grade students to respond to the questions posted. After hearing their comments, I showed the clip below, assessed how it may have changed their perceptions, and elaborated a bit more about the person behind the campaign, Sheryl Sandberg. Is this a conversation that you think we need to have? Will you join in? We would like to know what you think and how your own gender and experience influences your opinion.

For more information on the campaign, visit http://banbossy.com/

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After viewing the video, share why you think some people think the ad is beautiful and others find it disgraceful. After you post your comment, read the article, “COCA-COLA’S ‘AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL’ SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL IGNITES CONTROVERSY”.

It is a story that has evoked about as much fury in public opinion as the snow itself caused in the streets. The stories that are emerging are harrowing and heroic. Here are the links to two articles about the ordeal: 6 Q’s About the News | Ice Storm Strands Thousands in Ill-Equipped South and Atlanta Copes with Stress After the Storm .

What was your experience? How did you get home? Did your parents make it home as well? What was the best and the worst part about the ordeal for you and your family? What did you learn about your city, your peers, and yourself?

Here is a comprehensive archive of Pete Seeger’s songs.

Read the story and translation: The most touching Mandela tribute came from the least expected place.

A lot of information about Nelson Mandela is provided in this video. Whose point of view is presented? How might you deternmine if the information provided is reliable?

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Here is a link to Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela in a pdf.

Nelson Mandela stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” What do you think he meant. Did he live by his own words? How did he use education to change the world?

On this date, one year ago, Malala Yousafzai a young Pakistani schoolgirl was shot in the head by the Taliban. Surviving the would be fatal shot was in itself miraculous. However, what has transpired since then is just as spectacular. Malala has helped galvanize the world in support of the rights of girls around the world to live, to learn, and to lead.

What can we do? What can you do to promote the human rights of girls? How might you make a difference?

Prior to viewing this post, students viewed the “It’s a Girl” documentary.