http://www.spiritofmandela.ca com_fireboard en-us Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:34:32 -0400 http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/components/com_fireboard/template/default/images/french/emoticons/fb_rsspower.gif http://www.spiritofmandela.ca 88 http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/fr/Fundraising-ideas/14-Documents-created-by-High-School-students.html Look at the documents created by Brookfield High School to encourage participation and raising funds during the Spirit of Mandela Week 2009! http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/images/fbfiles/images/Brookfield_HS.jpg... http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/fr/Classroom-Activities/13-Activity-Ideas-for-the-Spirit-of-Mandela-Week.html Go for 90! In honour of Nelson Mandela's 90th year, ask your students to organize a fundraiser around the number 90. The goal is to raise an amount representing 90 items which Canadian children might take for granted, but which are hard come by for children in South Africa. E.g. 90 pencils for 9$! Have students deliver their own stories about Nelson Mandela, South Africa and other social justice issues to their peers in other classes; Have students conduct their own research into Nelson Mand... http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/fr/Assembly-Ideas/12-Avez-vous-des-ressources-a-nous-proposer.html Vous connaissez des documents pertinents ou des liens Internet que vous aimeriez partager avec nous? Si oui, nous vous prions de communiquer avec nous à info@spiritofmandela.ca... http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/fr/Classroom-Activities/11-Do-you-have-interesting-resources.html Do you know of any relevant documents or Internet links that you would like to share with us? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please contact as at info@spiritofmandela.ca... http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/fr/Discussion-themes/10-Millennium-Development-Goals.html The Millennium Development Goals is a great topic to talk with your students. I am sure they have lots of ideas about how we can achieve the goals and probably some concerns as well. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight goals to be achieved by 2015 that respond to the world's main development challenges. The MDGs are drawn from the actions and targets contained in the Millennium Declaration that was adopted by 189 nations-and signed by 147 heads of state and governments during the UN Millen... http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/fr/Classroom-Activities/9-Global-Classroom-Resources-Centre.html For great activities and lesson plans, have a look at the Global Classroom Resource Centre. The Global Classroom Resource Centre includes educational resources organized by theme, grade level, province or territory, and professional development activities organized by province or territory. Have a look! http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/acdicida.nsf/En/JUD-12815322-RJB... http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/fr/Assembly-Ideas/8-Speaker-at-your-school-for-the-Black-History-Month.html Dear Educators, The Black History Month just started and we think it will be a great opportunity for your school to invite one of our speakers to talk to your students about Nelson Mandela’s Life, about social justice, equity and about our school- based program. There are no fees involved and we always try to have interactive activities. "Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the past and present contributions of African Canadians, but also to celebrate African Heroes like Nelson... http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/fr/Morning-announcement-ideas/7-Celebrate-Black-History-Month.html On February 11, during the Black History Month, celebrate the 19th anniversary of the freedom of Nelson Mandela. In February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was release from prison and was a free man again after 27 years in jail. Take the time to celebrate this date with your students. Register to the Spirit of Mandela School Program and celebrate Nelson Manuela's life with us!;... http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/fr/Classroom-Activities/6-Poster-Contest.html Spirit of Mandela Poster Contest Deadline Date: February 20, 2009 The Nelson Mandela Children s Fund (Canada) is proud to present our first poster contest. This is an opportunity for students to put their creative talents to work in developing a poster which visualizes the Spirit of Mandela program. The winner of the Spirit of Mandela Poster Contest will be announced at the official launch of the Spirit of Mandela Week. The poster will be the official poster for the Spirit of Mandela Week 2009 and wil... http://www.spiritofmandela.ca/fr/Classroom-Activities/5-We-offer-Professional-Development.html The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is proud to offer free Professional Development about the Spirit of Mandela School Program for teachers and schools. Fore more information please contact Eve Duchesne, Spirit of Mandela Program Officer at educhesne@mandela-children.ca or by phone at 416-496-8403 Ext: 235...