Upcoming Themes for FACES

2011-2012 School Year

Sep: Haiti

The Caribbean nation of Haiti suffered a terrible earthquake in January 2010. See how people from throughout the world have helped this country that is about the size of Massachusetts. Many donated money. Others journeyed to the island to help the wounded, rebuild, and treat the island's forgotten animals. Meet Suzie and Camelo, two Haitian students, and a graffiti artist who uses his talents to spread awareness of social issues. Learn how to cook with the sun and discover what voodoo is really all about.

Whether you have a knack for soccer or love to sing, can do math in your sleep, or are a good listener, all kids have special talents. Find out what other amazing things kids are up to! Meet a man who as a teenager built a windmill in his yard giving his family their only source of electricity. Read about two girls who helped fund a school in Cambodia and learn about students who may be our world's next ambassadors. Kids who fly, kids who are "on the air," and kids who make walls fun to look at - this issue celebrates children everywhere!

Soccer - from Argentina to Zimbabwe, it's the world's most popular sport. Whether you call it football or soccer, in many ways this sport is more than just a game. Have a look at how this sport came to be and how it influences millions of people around the world. Read about programs that use soccer to promote peace and help refugees and a soccer league made up of robots! Learn about a soap opera that is popular in many African and Middle Eastern countries that centers on the members of a soccer team.

Vibrant cities, beautiful mountainous countryside, thousands of Buddhist temples-we must be in Thailand. Visit floating markets and spirit houses, and take part in a festival where you're bound to get wet. Sample some Thai cuisine and meet a woman who treks through mountainous terrain bringing medicine to elephants, a boy who studied Muay Thai fighting, and the real King Mongkut.

Learn about New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C. in this issue that highlights the importance of the Mid-Atlantic States to our country and its history. Read about a French horn player from New York City, the mystery of booming sound blasts, white water rafting, sailing, Niagara Falls and two famous baseball landmarks, the Baseball Hall of Fame and the home of Little League World Series. Hear from real kids about what it's like to live there and how different neighboring states really can be.

2012-2013

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