Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Earth Day! Thank a tree, and breathe!

Hello Earthlings!

Today is the day we celebrate our planet, planet Earth!

Here are 5 fun facts about Earth Day and how we continue to support our environment:

http://www.livescience.com/28904-fun-facts-earth-day.html

This video has beautiful images of how Earth Day is celebrated around the world:


Enjoy your day and remember to stop and smell the roses!

All the best,
Bonnie

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Cesar Chavez Day

Cesar Chavez Day is important to all of us. Cesar Chavez was an activist who helped bring human rights, dignity, and equality to farm workers who had been exploited, and are often still exploited in the agricultural regions of the US. We celebrate his birthday to remember the struggle of all laborers, all workers who are striving for a better life and have dreams to improve their skills, to get a better job, and to educate themselves and their children either through work opportunities or school.

To learn more about Cesar Chavez and his great contribution and changes he initiated for workers everywhere, go to: 

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Here is an excellent video on Ceasar Chavez farm labor movement's strife for equal rights:







Quizlet Link & Study Guide

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