Ms V's Contemporary World & Financial Ed @ MVHS

The purpose of this page is to feature readings and video clips about contemporary global social, political and economic issues, as well as current and historical events. Links are provided to helpful and interesting websites, and to various respected news sources from around the world. This site is also meant to help students keep track of their work and to keep parents informed. I am available for extra help during my remediation time.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Some interesting things to read and consider

For your perusal - and future discussion:

The Economist: The hopeful contintent: Africa rising

BBC News: Latin America poverty level lowest in 20 years

New York Times: North Korea reports progress on nuclear reactor

BBC News: China's first aircraft carrier

Foreign Policy: UNESCO's list of traditions you didn't know needed protecting... :)

Illegal work: Slum Survivors, part 4

Babies, documentary: Bayar, the Mongolian Baby

New York Times, Op Ed: Dreaming of a Normal Life in China

A snapshot of women in the world:

2 comments:

Nick MartinDecember 05, 2011
I mustache you a question, but I'll shave it for later.
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meaghanwDecember 06, 2011
Wow Nick
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