what does EMPATHY mean?
(from http://ca.encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861739329/empathy.html)
noun Definition:
1. understanding of another's feelings: the ability to identify with and understand somebody else's feelings or difficulties
2. attribution of feelings to an object: the transfer of somebody's own feelings and emotions to an object such as a painting
[Early 20th century. < Greek empatheia "affection, passion"]
em·pa·thet·ic [ èmpə théttik ] adjective
em·pa·thet·i·cal·ly adverb
em·path·ic [ em páthik ] adjective
em·path·i·cal·ly adverb
Try to stop and think about how you react, act and what you say to another person. You may not mean to, but your interaction may offend, sadden, hurt or even anger another. We had a few issues today in class where people lacked empathy for each other.
Homework:
Collect all eight photos (including two maps) of your city for travel brochure.
L.A. analysis package
Some people forgot Fossils and light at home.
Others are still not finished the Reading Maps package two.
Bring purple folder and other material tomorrow. We have a double Geography class.
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