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Central Idea
The complex nature of human identity is continually shaped through life experiences.
Lines of Inquiry
The multiple facets of human beings (Function)
How experiences shape who we are (Change)
Empathy for others (Perspective)
It felt good to laugh with someone. Actually, it felt better than good. So probably I shouldn't wreck it by asking her if she'd done something in class…something impossible. Definitely I shouldn't. She'd just think I was nuts and that everyone was right about me. Moving molecules matters. Cassidy Silver is not having a good year. Her engineer father is in the Middle East, her artist mother is too busy to listen to the painful details of her daughter's grade seven life, her genius younger brother is being bullied, and her best friend Chiaki has abandoned her to hang out with the meanest girls in school. Then Cassidy meets Victoria, who is telekinetic—she can move objects with her mind. Cassidy, desperate to not be the only ordinary person in her family, thinks learning telekinesis could be the answer to all her problems. But is Victoria telling the truth? And is telekinesis really the solution?
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How do you see and feel about yourself? People with high self-esteem are happy about the way they look and act, but don't brag about it. Your self-esteem affects whether you can make friends easily and what you achieve in life. You learn self-esteem as people encourage you to try new things and tell you what you did right. Body image is how you feel about the way you look. Discover tips for boosting your self-esteem. Compliment yourself instead of putting yourself down. Compare how a person with positive or negative self-esteem deals with mistakes.
Growing Up Growing up can be a difficult period to adjust to, but Kids Health is there to help answer your questions and provide you with information to make this period of change an easier process.URL: http://www.kidshealth.org
I'm Growing Up But Am I Normal?Your personal appearance is affected by how you perceive yourself. This web site just for kids looks at the changes that have an influence on self-image. The article looks at genetic and environmental factors and discusses the usual rate of growth. You can link to related topics covering subjects such as growing pains, puberty and weight. http://www.kidshealth.org
Does your name have a meaning? Do you know where it came from? It’s fun to find out the origin of your name. Parents come up with special names for their children for a number of reasons. It could be a name passed down from generation to generation. Some parents like the sound of certain names, or the name may have historical meaning or someone famous had that same name. Onomastics is the study of proper names and their origins. One category of onomastics is anthroponomastics, which shows the name’s connection to a language or culture where it originated. http://wonderopolis.org
Who Am I? A Philosophical Inquiry - Amy Adkins
Poets, philosophers, and seekers have looked for the secrets of identity throughout history. Their question has often been, Who am I? From ancient to modern times, humans have tackled this question. Politicians, psychologists, and theologians have disagreed about the answer. Are you the same person today that you were five years ago or will be in fifty years? Is your identity defined by your body, thoughts, or actions? Plutarch used the allegory of the Ship of Theseus to navigate the mystery of identity.http://ed.ted.com
Traditional Children's Games from Around the World
Children all around the world play games. You have the chance to explore how children from different parts of the world play different versions of the same traditional games. You will discover different versions of jump rope, hopscotch, tag, and marbles. You will find that there are many different types of games that can be played with balls, tops, sticks, and even stones. Some games are for toddlers and some are or older children. You may even find a new version of a game that you like to play.http://www.topics-mag.com
Your identity is the way you see yourself, and how others see you. You may have noticed that you have different identities, depending on the situation. And, if you use the computer to communicate with other people, you also have an online identity. Learn how to have fun, stay safe, and avoid hurting other people with your online identity. Discover what Facebook and MySpace are, and why they are so popular among older kids. Also find out why you should never be an online bully. Last of all, read a list of helpful rules to follow when you are connecting with your friends online.
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