Monday, January 26, 2009

Middle East Countries

Go to this website

click on Countries level 1 (beginner)  or Level 3 (intermediate)

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomena (Psychology)


Directions
1) Go to the website http://www.michaelbach.de/ot/index.html

2) Select an optical illusion from each category (for examples "Pyramid Illusion" in the Luminance and Contrast category)

3) Follow the directions on the screen and observe the phenomena.

4) Write down in your own words a description or explanation of why the illusion works.

-We will go into more depth in the class if you want to learn more.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Peace in Israel?

Painting peace on Israel's concrete canvas (Aljazeera English)


Peace Song: Before we die we'll sing: We Brought Peace Upon Us", performed by Volunteers for Peace



Peace is a hug away: Free Hugs in Jaffa, Israel



Coexistence in Israel - YMCA Peace Preschool



OneVoice Movement:


Wednesday, January 14, 2009