This term Room 18 children are looking at social justice and social action. We are investigating the big question – Should all children play? This includes looking at the topics of play, poverty, inequality and making change. We will work to select and support and fund-raise for an organisation that we have found the most beneficial to our chosen cause. 

Room 18, for this post provide us with information and links to organisations and information about our topics key areas as mentioned above. 

Remember to follow the links on our blog roll to find out more about support organisations. I have added Kids Can Charitable Trust to our link list – this is a charity dedicated to meeting the basic physical needs of financially disadvantaged children, levelling the playing field for them so they have the chance to reach their full potential.

Check these out these blogs too, they are looking at a similar topic as us – leave a message about what you have found out.

Wyatt 67, Tasmania, Australia.

Room 3, Te Awamutu have begun discussing the genocide crisis in Darfur. Click this image to view a video about this issue. Who supports the people in Darfur? Where is Darfur?        

Advertising is a huge part of our everyday lives. It is often aimed at selling us something, or letting us know about products, events, and other non-profiteering applications.

For this post, view and comment about these advertisements.

- Use of colour? Lettering?

- Use of sound? Music or voice?

- Use of camera angles and special effects to advertise the product?

- Is it a good advertisement? What makes it good or what can be improved?

View this coke-ad or the Barack Obama advertisement beneath. The coke ad should open in Media Player or you could download VLC Free Media Player here.

Barack Obama advertisment – Change.

Still Image Advertisements.

Click the 2 images above to enlarge.