Questions & Answers Wk 05
Every week Team GoNorth! answers ten questions related to the module topic from student explorers -- so stay tuned and submit YOUR questions!
This is a very difficult question to answer.. and we realize what we are about to say isn't really answering it...
Tolerance is a growing issue as our world experiences increasing globalization. Cultures are mixing together, all around the world.
We see so much more diversity now, compared to previous generations, that we have to become more tolerant if we are going to succeed at life together in the 21st century. If we don't, our world will not thrive, grow, and change for the better.
So everyone around the world (and in all countries and cultures must learn that although we have our own identity, that other identities are just as interesting and just as valuable. In this way, we can experience the positive aspects of diversity rather than be afraid of it, making the world a better place for everyone.
Do you think people in different cultures have more tolerence than us? If so why?
Kari
C.R.E.S
5th Grade
Deerwood
Yes very much!
Tolerance and acceptance of others is so very important. We have so much to learn from each other, being fearful or intolerant of someone is counter-productive and in the end, hurts everyone.
We can learn oodles from people like Mother Teresa, Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela to name just a few.
Do you admire people that have good tolerance levels?
Kari
C.R.E.S
5th Grade
Deerwood
We developed this program about 4 years ago. We do what we do, because we love it. Because we are all pursuing a dream and a vision. Because meeting all the students and teachers that we work with is extremely inspiring. Because we get to travel and see places only very few are lucky enough to experience. Because we love working with Polar Huskies and because we believe in our educational purpose... and we hope you love it too!
Why did you do this Polar Husky thing? When did you make this program?
david
walt disney magnet school chicago
5 Grade
chicago illonios
Learn all about Polar Huskies in The Dog Yard!
Here you will meet everyone in the Kennel, tour Polar Huksy World with Ginger, and meet the newest members of the Team in the Puppy Pen .
What is a polar Husky? Where does it live? Which breed is it from?
Hassan
Walt Disney Magnet School chicago
5 Grade
chicago,IL
This is tough!
Although one people, the Sámi live in four different countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. Being spread across four different countries means that one law that applies to the Sámi in Norway does not apply to the Sámi in Sweden, Finland or Russia.
Like most indigenous groups, the Sámi have struggled to overcome a legacy of racial discrimination and cultural erasure. The Sámi people are unique in that their culture straddles four countries and yet they have developed a 'pan-Sámi' identity that transcend not just the four borders but is also united despite traditional local language and cultural divisions among the Sámi. They have emerged from history an intact people, with their own sense of identity, their own political structure, and a leadership role among indigenous nations worldwide not least in their strong involvement in fight for human rights for indigenous peoples.
The most important instruments of international law concerning indigenous peoples and their rights are the ILO Convention of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries (No. 169), the UN Covenant on Political and Civil Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. Declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples.
What is the most important Sami law?
michael
walt disney magnet school chicago
5 grade Grade
Chicago, IL USA
Heee Heee Heee! No we don't! We are asked where we go to the bathroom all the time. When we saw this ice toilet at the Icehotel in Sweden, we had to take a picture (nobody uses this toilet. it was just for giggles)
Out in the Arctic, the entire outdoors is our bathroom! We dig a hole, squat (don't want to sit on the ice!) and go... as quickly as possible.
You can read more about it over in the A to Z.
Do you really poop or do what you need to do in the ice tilet?
Zsipporah
Hancock Park Elementery
4th Grade
Hancock Park
We're assuming this question was for Reverend Brad Froslee who was our Chat Expert on Wednesday...
He lost count many years ago. When you count all houses of worship (not just churches) he has been to lots and lots!! :-)
How many churches have you been to in your life?
Abiel
C.R.E.S
5 Grade
46N 96W
This is an EXCELLENT question (not to mention we are soooo excited to see that you have found the section on Reindeer..)
Polar Husky feet are not like reindeer feet. Reindeer have hooves, and Polar Huskies have paws... great big paws! When snow is deep, Polar Huskies sink down into it just like people do... but handle it a little better thanks to their "four paw drive!" Check out the movies What makes a Polar Husky? and Teamwork 2007 in the HD section of the Classic Movies in the Scrapbook! There is footage in both of these movies that shows the Polar Huskies on (and in) snow.
Part of what makes a Polar Husky so spectacular and able to handle the temperatures of the Arctic are it's coat and it's paws. Their coat (or fur) is made of two layers that helps to both keep them warm and keep them cool. And their paws are not only very BIG and strong... but they are able to tolerate the temperature extremes without the need for little booties.
How do the dogs stay on top of the snow? Are their feet like reindeer feet? Do the dogs' feet get cold?
Mrs. Mottinger's Room
Neill Elementary
1st Grade
Crystal, MN
No we haven't yet. We are so excited to hear someone Yoik... we are on pins and needles in anticipation!
If you haven't heard a yoik, you can find great links to some in Yoik in the Goahti!
Have you heard anyone Yoik yet? If so, what the song about?
Athena
Arctic Village School
7th Grade
Arctic Village, Alaska
