Welcome Horizon Students!

Hello Horizon students! You have been fortunate enough to have had a foreign exchange teacher, Ms. Shalini, in your classroom for a semester. I have enjoyed discussing my experiences with you, and have also enjoyed hearing about your cultural experiences with an Indian teacher. I hope you have fun checking out the blog. Please post a response to any of the questions below. Be sure to include your first and last name, grade level, and class period at the bottom of each post. Please print out your response and bring it to school to share in a class discussion. I would highly encourage you to read other student’s responses and build on their discussions as well. You can also post a second response anywhere on the blog, just be sure to print that out as well. Check out the index to the right and review the blog thoroughly. Thanks for sharing!

1. What did you learn about being an American citizen and what did you learn about your OWN culture after having a foreign teacher in the classroom?

2. What do you respect most about Indian people, culture, and traditions after meeting Ms. Shalini and watching Ms. Reynolds’ presentation on her experiences in India?

3. If you were to go to India, what would you do, where would you want to visit, and what would you want to experience? Why?

4. What did you learn after watching Ms. Reynolds’ presentation on India? How did this presentation make you reflect on your own views of the world and your own values?

5. If you could change anything about your semester with Ms. Shalini, what would you change?

6. Would you say that you are a more knowing person after this experience? A more worldly person after this experience? A more cultured person? Please reflect and tell me how you have changed.


DO NOT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE BLOG AND LEAVE POSTS UNDER DIFFERENT SECTIONS! I AM PROUD OF ALL YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS EXPERIENCE WITH ME!

Bailin and Reynolds' Pen-Pal Exchange Videos

Bailin and Reynolds' Pen- Pal Exchange!

My students COULD NOT WAIT for today. They knew today they were receiving their AMERICAN PEN-PAL LETTERS! Enjoy the pics. Videos will be posted soon.

Greetings & Goodbyes from Indian Students

Mahatma Gandhi: Quotes

"My life is my message," Mahatma Gandhi.

QUESTION(s)/TOPIC(s)

Difficulty Level Low - What does this quote mean to you?
Difficulty Level Medium - Choose another quote from a famous leader. Compare/Contrast the quotes.

Difficulty Level High - How does this quote relate to Gandhi's life? How can it relate to yours?

Other Quotes from Gandhi (If you find others that you like, please post them.)

"You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.”

“Be the change you want to see in the world.”

“Whenever you are confronted with an opponent. Conquer him with love.”

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

"An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”

Mahatma Gandhi: Artwork and Creative Thinking

A - This was a painting that was displayed at the museum.
B - I took this picture of a glass outline of Gandhi's body when the power went out at the museum. When I looked back at the photograph, this is what appeared. Although it was not what I "wanted" when I took the picture, I decided that I liked this one so much better because it seemed to apply more to Gandhi's life and my experiences at the museum.

C - After taking picture B (above this one) I took this picture of the doorway.

QUESTION(s)/TOPIC(s)

Difficulty Level Medium- Knowing what you know about Gandhi (after reading previous posts and possibly doing some of your own research), which picture do you think historically portrays him accurately? Why do you think this? (use specific examples)

Difficulty Level Medium - Which picture best highlights the life Gandhi led? Explain.

Difficulty Level Medium - What similarities can you find in these pictures? Why do you think these similarities are present?

Difficulty Level High - Which picture evokes an emotional connection in you? Why does it touch you in this way?

Difficulty Level High - How does art influence or reflect society? Be specific.

Mahatma Gandhi Museum: Prophets of Gentleness

At the museum, there was a tribute to many contributors of non-violent resistance. I love how the contributions from a variety of people are being celebrated.

QUESTION(s)/TOPIC(s)
Difficulty Level Low – Looking at all of these people, which one do you know the most information about? Please share your facts.

Difficulty Level Medium - Do you think any Prophet of Gentleness is missing? If so, who do you think he/she is and why would you add them to this list?
Difficulty Level Medium – Why did each of these people support peaceful means of solving problems? (THINK – what was going on in the world while they were alive….that’s right…think about history!!!)
Difficulty Level High – Pick one person from this list and one world leader (past, present, or newly elected). How are these figures the same or different?
Difficulty Level High – Pick one person from this list and one world leader (past, present, or newly elected). What advice do you think he/she would have for the leader you have chosen? Why do you think this?