Remote Learning Days 22-24: Ending the Year

Greetings Issues Scholars!
I wanted to provide some flexibility over your last few days and give you some options as to how you end the year. We'll all finish together on Thursday with a Zoom call where we can share some final thoughts, say goodbyes, and participate in the infamous "ask Kramer anything" activity.
For Tuesday and Wednesday, if you're up for it, I think Option 1 is a great opportunity to end the year in a powerful way (and potentially win some $$!!). Option 2 is an important issue that I fear will take on even greater importance in the months and year to come. You have two days to complete either option. Up to you which direction you take.  Here are the plans:

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY
Option 1
Enter the Stronger Than Hate Challenge
"The Stronger Than Hate Challenge invites students ages 13-18 to create a video, write a poem, song, or blog, or produce a painting or piece of artwork that demonstrates the chosen medium’s potential to create a community that is stronger than hate. Winning entries are eligible to win up to $10,000 in prizing!" 
The challenge consists of three steps: 
1) Complete the learning module (about 15-20 self-directed minutes).
2) Create your submission (you can work in a group of up to four of your classmates if you want)
3) Submit your work both to the challenge and to me
The detailed instructions are found in the link above. Make sure that you look at the rubric that is going to be used to judge your work for the potential prize money. BTW, your blogs may be a great way to "start activating your story".  

Option 2
A significant issue that doesn't get much press but sadly may become more important for many in the months to come is Poverty. There are several powerful documentaries on the subject. For this option, you can choose one to watch and then respond to it in your Blog. Your response must mention which documentary you watched and the key relevant details. 
Poor Kids (a Frontline Documentary).
Poverty in the USA (Narration in English although produced by a German public broadcasting station)

THURSDAY
Zoom Call at 3:15. We'll say our good-byes and "ask Kramer anything".