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Monday, May 14, 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Charnai
Dear Students,
During the week I did a project in class and I compared things in the United States and South Africa. Someone in my class compared dancing in the US and South Africa. I found that the dancing in South Africa was very interesting because I love to dance. Another thing I learned was the clothing like weddings in the US, we usually get a veil and a white gown with white shoes. I found that in South Africa, when women get married you would wear a head gear and I found that interesting because it was a lot different. I learned about HIV/AIDS in South Africa like I know there aren't a lot of medications in South Africa but in the United States we don't have to worry so much. I really enjoyed learning about your country.
During the week I did a project in class and I compared things in the United States and South Africa. Someone in my class compared dancing in the US and South Africa. I found that the dancing in South Africa was very interesting because I love to dance. Another thing I learned was the clothing like weddings in the US, we usually get a veil and a white gown with white shoes. I found that in South Africa, when women get married you would wear a head gear and I found that interesting because it was a lot different. I learned about HIV/AIDS in South Africa like I know there aren't a lot of medications in South Africa but in the United States we don't have to worry so much. I really enjoyed learning about your country.
Keron
Dear Student,
I have come to know a lot about your country. Things I haven't known before. I just come to realize that in your country, over 3,000,000 million die because of AIDS. I am sorry to hear such bad news. We are experiencing some of the same things, but not as much.
In America, our black males usually catch this disease and in Africa your males and females are catching this disease, and the age ranges from 15-24. The most people that catch this disease are homosexual and babies born with it.
Well, it was nice to know about your country.
Get Better Soon
I have come to know a lot about your country. Things I haven't known before. I just come to realize that in your country, over 3,000,000 million die because of AIDS. I am sorry to hear such bad news. We are experiencing some of the same things, but not as much.
In America, our black males usually catch this disease and in Africa your males and females are catching this disease, and the age ranges from 15-24. The most people that catch this disease are homosexual and babies born with it.
Well, it was nice to know about your country.
Get Better Soon
Jasmine
Dear Student,
I am writing to you because my class has been doing a project on South Africa and comparing it to the United States. I just have a couple of questions for you. I am curious to know what type of foods do you eat over in Africa? What type of religions are the majority of your people? Do you have any holidays that you celebrate, if so, what are they?
These are just some questions that I am asking. I find it quite interesting. Thank you in advance.
I am writing to you because my class has been doing a project on South Africa and comparing it to the United States. I just have a couple of questions for you. I am curious to know what type of foods do you eat over in Africa? What type of religions are the majority of your people? Do you have any holidays that you celebrate, if so, what are they?
These are just some questions that I am asking. I find it quite interesting. Thank you in advance.
Tyra
Dear Student,
While I was doing research on comparing the United States and South Africa. I learned that South Africa has 11 official languages.
While I was doing research on comparing the United States and South Africa. I learned that South Africa has 11 official languages.
Chanelle
While I was doing my project, I noticed that African dance and professional dance, that we do in America is not so different. In America we can take classes to learn African dance, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, tap and modern dance. I also learned that in Africa you too can take special classes to learn these type of dances. I was very excited to learn that you to have the opportunity to learn to do professional dance like me!
Briana
Dear Students,
Recently, I had did some research comparing South Africa and the United States. I chose the education system. As I was doing my research, I read that in some schools, teachers that are white, teach black children that they are nothing and teach them to work for low wage jobs. In the US, we are taught that we all are equal and should never settle for less. I just want to know is it really true, and if it is how does it feel?
Recently, I had did some research comparing South Africa and the United States. I chose the education system. As I was doing my research, I read that in some schools, teachers that are white, teach black children that they are nothing and teach them to work for low wage jobs. In the US, we are taught that we all are equal and should never settle for less. I just want to know is it really true, and if it is how does it feel?
Nicole
Dear Student,
I have recently done a project comparing the US movies to movies that you may watch in South Africa. I have hot successfully fount out what I needed to know. I just want to ask you personally, what recent movies have your seen or heard about? I would also like to know if American movies are popular where you are? I hope to hear back from you soon.
I have recently done a project comparing the US movies to movies that you may watch in South Africa. I have hot successfully fount out what I needed to know. I just want to ask you personally, what recent movies have your seen or heard about? I would also like to know if American movies are popular where you are? I hope to hear back from you soon.
Cheree
Dear Students,
I just discovered many things in your country. I discovered how your people are just like us. For example, you dance like we do. Y'all dance for special events and other things. Also, I learned how some people in your country act up in school and have smart mouths like us in America.
If you had a chance to come to America, would you come over here? Do y'all watch "BET" on tv or videos? If so, what kind?
I just discovered many things in your country. I discovered how your people are just like us. For example, you dance like we do. Y'all dance for special events and other things. Also, I learned how some people in your country act up in school and have smart mouths like us in America.
If you had a chance to come to America, would you come over here? Do y'all watch "BET" on tv or videos? If so, what kind?
Destinee
Dear Student,
Hello again, recently my class had to do a project where we had to make a newspaper. I decided to look up how dancing in Africa was like dancing here. I learned that most of the dances that we do now came from Africa. Even the dances my mom did when she was a kid were made of steps brought over from Africa. I really enjoyed learning about it. I thought it was really interesting learning about the history of some dances.
Hello again, recently my class had to do a project where we had to make a newspaper. I decided to look up how dancing in Africa was like dancing here. I learned that most of the dances that we do now came from Africa. Even the dances my mom did when she was a kid were made of steps brought over from Africa. I really enjoyed learning about it. I thought it was really interesting learning about the history of some dances.
Shandella
Dear Student,
Hello again, I was recently assigned a project on "South Africa" and I researched the top 3 killers. Of course it stated HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and respiratory problems are the top three. How do you feel about HIV/AIDS vs. Malaria?
Do these epidemics bother you? Do you know anyone with either, and how do you feel when your around them?
Hello again, I was recently assigned a project on "South Africa" and I researched the top 3 killers. Of course it stated HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and respiratory problems are the top three. How do you feel about HIV/AIDS vs. Malaria?
Do these epidemics bother you? Do you know anyone with either, and how do you feel when your around them?
Tanasia
Dear Student,
My part of my groups project was to tell about the different African fashion, and the difference between African fashion and fashion in the United States. While doing so, I found out the fashion in South Africa is completely different from fashion in the United States.
My part of my groups project was to tell about the different African fashion, and the difference between African fashion and fashion in the United States. While doing so, I found out the fashion in South Africa is completely different from fashion in the United States.
Denita
Dear Student,
I did research on South African poverty. I found out that poverty there is worse than over here, but there is still a lot of poverty here. In my research , I learned that you have to walk a long way to fetch water, is that true?
In the United States, we just turn on our sinks in our houses or use water fountains if we are out we can even by Spring Water from the store for cheap. I also researched that the big part of South African suburbs is a high crime area such as Johannesburg. In the US, the suburbs is not a high crime area and it is safe and nice.
In the United States we have a big problem about abandoned houses and drug houses and crack houses. Do you have the same problems? I would like to know if my research is true or not so please write back and tell me.
I did research on South African poverty. I found out that poverty there is worse than over here, but there is still a lot of poverty here. In my research , I learned that you have to walk a long way to fetch water, is that true?
In the United States, we just turn on our sinks in our houses or use water fountains if we are out we can even by Spring Water from the store for cheap. I also researched that the big part of South African suburbs is a high crime area such as Johannesburg. In the US, the suburbs is not a high crime area and it is safe and nice.
In the United States we have a big problem about abandoned houses and drug houses and crack houses. Do you have the same problems? I would like to know if my research is true or not so please write back and tell me.
Shanee'
Dear Student,
In my high school we had to do a project on South Africa vs. United States. I chose HIV/AIDS in South Africa to HIV/AIDS in America. In South Africa there is a very big problem on treatments in South Africa. In America, anyone who is carrying the virus is able to get treatment. The treatment for HIV/AIDS takes the patient through the stops of the disease. In Africa, the government won't let them get the treatments because the treatments can harm a mother that is carrying a baby and has the disease.
The people in South Africa have very low immune systems and it doesn't take 8 years to contract the disease. There are many differences and similarities in South Africa and America. I loved researching South Africa.
In my high school we had to do a project on South Africa vs. United States. I chose HIV/AIDS in South Africa to HIV/AIDS in America. In South Africa there is a very big problem on treatments in South Africa. In America, anyone who is carrying the virus is able to get treatment. The treatment for HIV/AIDS takes the patient through the stops of the disease. In Africa, the government won't let them get the treatments because the treatments can harm a mother that is carrying a baby and has the disease.
The people in South Africa have very low immune systems and it doesn't take 8 years to contract the disease. There are many differences and similarities in South Africa and America. I loved researching South Africa.
Samir
Dear Student,
Hi, I am a student at Parkway Northwest High School and in my Multi Ethicultural class, we are learning about South Africa and a lot of things there. I have learned a lot about South Africa, like the schools down there and about your sports and music and also your languages down there which you have a lot of them.
Hi, I am a student at Parkway Northwest High School and in my Multi Ethicultural class, we are learning about South Africa and a lot of things there. I have learned a lot about South Africa, like the schools down there and about your sports and music and also your languages down there which you have a lot of them.
Adriana
Dear Student,
I did research on fashion in Africa. I found out that dealing with fashion, women wear head gear, wrappers, and shawls. I researched that during a wedding, women wear head gear. In America during a wedding, women wear something called a veil. I would like to know when the women wear the head gear, is that part of the culture or is it a choice of fashion? Is it possible to have a complete wedding outfit without the head gear?
I did research on fashion in Africa. I found out that dealing with fashion, women wear head gear, wrappers, and shawls. I researched that during a wedding, women wear head gear. In America during a wedding, women wear something called a veil. I would like to know when the women wear the head gear, is that part of the culture or is it a choice of fashion? Is it possible to have a complete wedding outfit without the head gear?
Shani
Dear Student,
It's me Shani again. I just wanted to ask you a few questions about your culture, lifestyle, etc. I have been researching about the lives of South Africa compared to the lives of Americans. I have researched that there are certain things that brides wear during their wedding. In America, brides wear veils. I researched that the women of South Africa wear some kind of head gear. Is this research true?
Write back please.
It's me Shani again. I just wanted to ask you a few questions about your culture, lifestyle, etc. I have been researching about the lives of South Africa compared to the lives of Americans. I have researched that there are certain things that brides wear during their wedding. In America, brides wear veils. I researched that the women of South Africa wear some kind of head gear. Is this research true?
Write back please.
Teshonda
Dear Student,
I found out that African dress is the same in concept as American dress. I have learned we dress for different occasions.
When there is a wedding, I have learned in Africa they wear a special head dress. In America, there are also special veils that are worn for weddings.
I found out that African dress is the same in concept as American dress. I have learned we dress for different occasions.
When there is a wedding, I have learned in Africa they wear a special head dress. In America, there are also special veils that are worn for weddings.
Marcellus
Dear Student,
While doing my research on South Africa, I discovered that America and South Africa are not all that different after all. For example, most of our food is the same and we enjoy most of the same things.
While doing my research on South Africa, I discovered that America and South Africa are not all that different after all. For example, most of our food is the same and we enjoy most of the same things.
Akua
Dear Student,
This is Akua and I was just checking up. The summertime is coming soon and me and all my friends are planning what to do. Most of us want to get jobs so we can buy some fly stuff. I might work at my local YMCA. YMCA is basically like a gym and they have special activities for young kids.
Sincerely,
Akua
This is Akua and I was just checking up. The summertime is coming soon and me and all my friends are planning what to do. Most of us want to get jobs so we can buy some fly stuff. I might work at my local YMCA. YMCA is basically like a gym and they have special activities for young kids.
Sincerely,
Akua
Al'Tia Clarke
Hey, this is Al'Tia and i'm 16 years old and I attend Parkway NW High School for Peace and Social Justice. In my 2nd period class, MLT Culture for Ethnic Issues with Ms. Davis we were assigned to make newspapers and compare South Africa and the USA and I looked up South African dance and I found out that y'all dance based on stories. It was fun researching.
Chow
BooBoo
Chow
BooBoo
Jessica
Dear Student,
We recently just did a project on comparing United Sttes and South Africa and I found out a lot of information like there are more girls than there are boys. Also, I learned that the music in South Africa has more meaning and emotion and United States music talks more about life and experiences. The dancing is almost the same but in many ways different. Well talk to you later.
We recently just did a project on comparing United Sttes and South Africa and I found out a lot of information like there are more girls than there are boys. Also, I learned that the music in South Africa has more meaning and emotion and United States music talks more about life and experiences. The dancing is almost the same but in many ways different. Well talk to you later.
Tyra
Dear Student,
I learned that South Africa's life expectancy is 75 years old for boys and 80 years old for girls. I would like to know if this is true. Also, I would like to know is there more girls than boys in South Africa.
I learned that South Africa's life expectancy is 75 years old for boys and 80 years old for girls. I would like to know if this is true. Also, I would like to know is there more girls than boys in South Africa.
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