Responsibility Articles

How to be a Responsible Student

With your squad or as a class, make a list of the top six things that you are responsible for as a student.  Compare your list with the list in this article.

A Short Story

This short fictional tale reminds us that being responsible for one thing can make a huge difference.

Social Responsibility

The BP Oil Spill

When a BP oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, thousands of people coordinated a relief effort to help the people, businesses, and animals harmed.  Who took responsibility?  Who was at fault?  Read these articles to see what you think.

Introduction to the spill.

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This article explains the effects of the oil spill in the immediate aftermath.
Watch a 2 minute video introducing the horror that unfolded from the explosion.

The Oil Spill Nightmare Continues.

After teams worked to contain the spill, they realize what they hoped would help, has not. 

President Obama addresses the Nation

Oval Office speeches are rare events—President Obama dedicates his first one to the Gulf of Mexico oil-spill disaster.
By Laura Leigh Davidson | June 16 , 2010

The Oil Spill: One Year Later

This short article provides an update one year after the oil spill.

Moving the Animals

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National Geographic reveals how scientists work to relocate baby turtles and eggs that they might escape the dangerous oil spill.
Consider:

  • Who is to blame for the oil spill?
  • Who was responsible?
  • What people took responsibility after the oil spill?
  • What should people do to make sure something like this does not happen again?
  • How did President Obama act responsibly?
  • How did BP take responsibility?

Video

This narrated video offers key vocabulary about the oil spill and explains what happened, who was effected, and how a resolution is slowly taking place.