Current Events: Sesame Street Turns 40

This week, the beloved children's show Sesame Street turned 40 years old! The New York Times wrote an article called Same Street, Different World. Have a discussion about how the world has changed in 40 years. Here are some guiding questions:

• What do you remember most about Sesame Street?
• Who was your favorite character?
• What is timeless about Sesame Street?
• What changes have happened in the world over the past 40 years?
• If you were to make an updated version of Sesame Street, what would it be like? What characters would you include? Where would it take place?

ps.... cookie monster is NOT veggie monster now...it is an urban legend.

CNN Heroes

Click the picture to go to the CNN heroes page to watch videos of everyday heroes. You can even vote for your favorite hero! All of these videos will spark conversations in your advisor group about what it means to be a hero.

Heroes: What is a hero?

1. How do you define the term "hero?"
2. What adjectives would you use to describe heroes?
3. Who are some individuals whom you would classify as heroes? Explain why you would assign that label to each person you listed.
4. How would you define the term "celebrity?" What are the differences and/or similarities between heroes and celebrities? Can celebrities be heroes? Explain.
5. Do you think that it is important that we have heroes? Why or why not?
6. How do you think that we should choose our heroes? What criteria should we use?
7. Do you think that heroes are born or made? Explain.
8. Do you believe that one person can make a difference in the world? State your rationale.
9. Who is your hero? How has this person made a difference for the better? Is there a specific event or turning point that motivated your hero to take action?

Current Events: Using Cartoons

Question

1. What is the point of Nate Beeler's cartoon?

2. Do you agree with this assertion? Explain your answer.

Current Events: Using Cartoons

Question

Tone is the attitude a cartoonist takes towards a subject. Which pair of words best describes the tone of this cartoon?

a) paranoid/fearful
b) solemn/serious
c) light-hearted/humorous
d) condescending/mocking

World Series 2009

Check out the World Series website to talk about the games and watch some great replays!

Current Events: Daily Local News

The Daily Local News can be an excellent source for local current events!