Questions of the Fall
- Many species of bird migrate south in the fall. If you could migrate somewhere else this fall, where would it be?
- October 2 is both Charlie Brown and Snoopy’s birthday. Who is your favorite Peanuts character and why?
- Fall is a popular time of the year to watch horror movies. What is your favorite horror film and why?
- In the fall, we reap the rewards of our spring harvest. Speaking metaphorically, what is one goal you “planted” this spring that you have enjoyed “harvesting” this fall?
The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 23rd September as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of deaf people.
- How would you convince someone who hears and speaks well to learn sign language? ¿what arguments would you use?
- Describe a time you successfully communicated something important without using spoken language. What did you use?
- How do you think a community can become more inclusive for people who use sign language?
- What gestures or non-verbal cues do you think are universally understood?
World Heart Day is this coming Monday, September 29th. Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) uses this day to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and promote prevention strategies.
- What steps are you currently taking to care for your heart? And what new habits do you think would be good for you to have a better cardiovascular health?
- What life lesson did you learn the hard way about taking care of your health?
