Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Mothers Day vs. Fathers Day



What did you do for your Mother on Sunday?
Do you do more for your Mom than for your Dad on Fathers day?

According to the National Retail Federation, the average person will spend $94.32 on Dads for Father's Day this year. The average person will spend $126.90 on Moms for Mother's Day. Why?

Who do you think has it harder: Men or Women?
How are the stereotypes of men and women different?

Discuss this question with your group and then make a 'T' chart showing your responses.

How do Women's rights differ in Afghanistan?

How are these rules 'Draconian?'
What rights do women have under the Taliban?
Do you understand now why Aisha ran away?
Have women in the United States always had equal rights? Do they now?

Monday, May 2, 2011

Where in the World?



Despite one of the biggest manhunts in history, Osama Bin Laden remains as elusive as ever. Rooted in the facts around Bin Laden's disappearance and the continuing threat of Al Qaeda, The Conspiracy Files looks at the claims that the video messages of Bin Laden are being faked and that he is really dead.

If you were Osama Bin Ladin where would you hide? Why?

Click here for the latest theory.