1. THAT’S NOT FAIR! Presented by: Mrs. Rex

2. Do you ever think that life isn’t fair?  Brainstorm: What is unfair for students your age?

3. Food for thought... Some children dream of your life.

4. Perspective  It’s okay to be angry.  It’s okay to wish things were different.  Bad things happen to everyone. Life isn’t always fair. That’s why we need each other.

5. It’s Unfair: Schools  Some children do not have a school. Others have schools without heat, running water, or books.  Instead of going to school, some children must work to help provide for their families.

6. http://youtu.be/NmGKhRuLfDM “Schools for Asia” Click to play

7. It’s Unfair: Natural Disasters  Tornados, hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes...  Communities have to find a way to rebuild after a natural disaster.  Some students lose their schools, homes, friends, families, pets, and all of their possessions.

8. Tsunami

9. Flood

10. Tornado

11. It’s Unfair: Illness  Children all around the world have life-threatening illnesses.  Mrs. Rex volunteers at Camp Quality Ohio, a summer camp for children with cancer. She sees children who: Feel tired most of the time Take medication up to 3 times a day Had surgeries to remove tumors Always or never feel hungry Have lost their hair And more... Balloon launch to remember those who died.

12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8VbqKVS9Ms “Camp Quality” Click to play

13. It’s Unfair: Hunger  Children around the world struggle with hunger.  Think about a time you were hungry. Imagine that feeling would not go away... When you are starving, every day is a battle.

14. Hunger

15. It’s Unfair: Clean Water and Sanitation  Over 1 billion people do not have easy access to clean water.  Over 2.5 billion people do not have basic sanitation. When you don’t have clean water or a way to prevent the spread of germs, many people will get sick.

16. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AqlLyLeJuQ “Clean Water” Click to play

17. Now what?  We know life isn’t always fair, so what can we do?