Our environment at SSSD - Recycling DUE Wed., Oct. 1, 2008

We all know that the lack of (not enough) recycling at SSSD is a problem. We need to recycle plastic bottles, paper, newspapers, cans, etc. What are some of your ideas on how to improve recycling at SSSD? Why is this important?

Sports at schools for the Deaf DUE Wed., Sept. 24, 2008

Deaf students at schools for the Deaf all over the United States are involved in sports. They play soccer, volleyball, football, basketball, track, etc. Most schools for the Deaf play against other schools for the Deaf. Do you feel that sports programs at schools are important? Do you feel that SSSD should play against other schools for the Deaf? How would you feel if our sports program was dropped or if all of the games against other schools for the Deaf were cancelled? Answer the questions and explain your thoughts.

Guest speaker - Obama or McCain? DUE Wed., September 17, 2008

Suppose you could choose either presidential candidate, Barack Obama or John McCain, to come and speak at SSSD.

First, do research at this website:http://www.thebostonchannel.com/compare-candidates/index.htmlSee what the candidates say about specific issues. You can pull up each candidate and see their views side-by-side. Under COMPARE CANDIDATES, click on Obama on the left and McCain on the right. Which one do you agree with? Use this information to answer the questions: WHo would you choose? WHY would you choose that person? Which issues do you agree with him on? What questions would you want to ask him?

7th Anniversary of Sept. 11 DUE Wed. Sept. 10

This Thursday is the 7th anniversary of Sept. 11th. Two questions: 1. Do you remember where you were 7 years ago when the terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and crashed in Shanksville, PA? Briefly explain (two sentences). 2. Why is it important that each year, we remember what happened on Sept. 11th? We will have a remembrance ceremony in the Community Room this Thursday. Why is this important?

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