You Can Make A Difference!

As we begin the solutions part of our Human Rights Challenge Based Learning Unit , consider how you can make a difference. Watch Jeremy Gilley's TEDtalk video to learn how he is working towards creating peace in our world.






In his TEDtalks speech, Gilley tells the story of how he fought to have people around the globe put down their weapons for at least one day, so countries can get help to millions of children in war-torn areas.  September 21 is now officially recognized as Peace Day. One day can make a difference. You too can make a difference.

This I Believe: Accomplishing Big Things in Small Pieces ~ William Wissemann

Read or listen to the following essay found on the This I Believe website, "Growing up with dyslexia, William Wissemann learned how to break down words and sentences into smaller parts so he could understand them. As he got older, Wissemann found this skill useful for solving everything from Rubik's Cubes to life's tricky puzzles."  Dyslexia is a term for disorders that make it difficult to learn to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols.  How did Wissemann's success with the Rubik's Cube serve as an impetus to fight to attain his goals despite his learning disability?