Indigenous Speakers

According to Google Earth "A shared language is one of the most important connections among groups of people. Not only does it create a sense of kinship, but it promotes a shared worldview through unique vocabulary and traditional sayings and songs. Yet many of the world’s 7,000 languages are in danger of disappearing; according to the United Nations 2,680 Indigenous languages are at risk."

To learn more watch the video and click here.

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

The United Nations has declared December 2nd to be The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.  I thought you might want to see the following video by CNN  about Migrants being sold as slaves in Libya.

Human Rights

Today marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations.  You can see the declaration by clicking here.   The following zoom.it is from zenpencils.com.  Just use your mouse to zoom in or out.  This would make a lovely poster for your classroom.