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Photographs from the National Archives
The pictures that I looked at were from all different locations in the United States and Cuba. Pictures are a look into the way we were. To see what the US looked like in the early 20th century was moving. Pictures are so important to be able to show how far we have come. Without pictures we would never know the changes we have made.

NEA-Achievement Gap
The three areas of where students are at risk are: racial and ethnic minorities, English language learners, and students with disabilities. The part that I felt drawn to when reading through the list was engage staff in discussions, get “natural helpers” and finally get resources that the entire school can use. All three of these are interconnected and I feel as someone who wants equality in the classroom implementing these will help work towards that goal. Kids need to know they are all important and deserve the same caliber education no matter where they live. By involving staff in discussions different points of view are brought out and information can be shared and knowledge gained. There are some people who are able to help in the classroom and it is imperative that these people are given the opportunity to be in the class and impart their knowledge on students. I know that when I am a teacher I want to be able to share with everyone else the information I have learned about students who might be disadvantaged. As I gain information I want to share in with the school community so everyone has the opportunity to grow.

Stop Cyber bullying
When I took the quiz it said I was a cyber saint. That was not surprising to me because I don’t do things on the internet that I know would harm someone else. I feel it is very wrong. If I couldn’t say it to their face they I wouldn’t do it behind their back and say it on the internet. It is very cowardly to say bad things on the internet. I don’t really think there was anything there that I didn’t really already know. I do think it is good to read information like this because it puts it at the fore front of my mind when working on the internet.

Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators
One of the sites that I looked at was the dole website about eating healthy. It is vital that kids now days learn the importance of eating a well balanced diet. If that can be presented to them in a way that is fun then hopefully they will retain more of the information. The other area of this website that I looked at was podcasting. It is something that I have heard a number of times but this link showed me how I can put one together and how to use it effectively in the classroom.

Multiple Intelligences
My top three intelligences in order were: naturalistic, interpersonal and intrapersonal. When watching the video I really saw how each child will learn in a very different way. It is important that each child is given the opportunity to learn in the way that best works for them. That way kids can learn the information in the way that is best way possible.

Teaching Tolerance: Cesar Chavez
The areas that this lesson plan covers is K-4, historical understanding, and language arts. This lesson plans teaching students about Cesar Chavez and farm workers in the United States. This lesson plan is important since Cesar Chavez framed the way farm workers are treated. Also it will show kids that no matter what someone does they deserve to be treated fairly.



EdChange Equality
Compared with their U.S.-born peers, how likely are immigrant men in the U.S., ages 18-39, to be in jail or prison, according to a 2008 report from the Immigration Policy Center?
The answer was 5 times less likely. That to me shows that people who are immigrating here want to make a better life for themselves and other in their families and therefore don’t want to get into trouble.
Compared with White women, how likely are African American women in the U.S. to die during childbirth due to a lack of access to prenatal care, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality?
The answer was four times more likely. That is an amazing number. All women deserve equal health care when they are having a child. No child deserves to grow up without a mother especially if it is something that doesn’t need to happen.

Netiquette
My score was a 90%. J Not bad I only missed one question. It is very important to teach kids about netiquette because they need to know that what is posted on the internet can hurt people. Just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean you aren’t doing any harm. If kids learn early then maybe there will be less cyber bullying.