United Nations
United Nations Sustainable Development Issues
United Nations Division for Sustainable Development covers issues ranging from Agriculture to Waste. This site offers documents and action plan implementation for sustainable development of the earth's natural resources.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Teaching Geography: Global Economy
Take a close look into two vastly different global regions and delve into the effects the environment has on the respective economies. A video presents areas in Southeast Asia pertaining to the global economy and areas in the United...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese: K 12 Education Curriculum: Online Classroom Projects
This site presents projects for individual classrooms and collaborative projects that can be done with other classes or schools. Most of these are science projects.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: World View: An International Program for Educators
This collection of links, seminar information, leadership programs and more allows teachers to integrate global studies into their curriculum. Excellent resources are offered on their links page for international issues.
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
A comprehensive look at the global issues and events that are impacting countries across the world. Disasters, living conditions, crises, diseases, and the humanitarian efforts are all detailed on this site.
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A River Runs Through It Learning Project
In this year long learning project integrating mathematics and science, students solve environmental problems using data collection and problem solving concepts. Designed for upper elementary gifted students. Interactive components and...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese: Collaborative Projects
Using a variety of science topics, these projects link your class with classes around the world in data collection and analysis. There are projects recommended for all grade levels. Begin dates and end dates are listed to help in...
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International Institute for Sustainable Development
The IISD--the International Institute for Sustainable Development--provides information on all aspects of sustainable development: business, climate change, economic policy, energy, and natural resources. Its website also includes...
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Global Education
Comprehensive site containing information, links, educational tools, and networks discussing global issues.
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World Public Opinion
This is a resource for discussing and analyzing world issues. Browse resources by world region or by topic. Sample topics include development, environment, globalization, human rights, and more.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Introduction to the Human Dimensions of Global Change
Learning module introduces students to the human dimensions of global environmental change: human actions that initiate changes in the structure and operation of the biosphere; the consequences of these actions on terrestrial ecology;...
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Carnegie Council: The Voice for Ethics in International Policy
The Carnegie Council's web site discussing the ethics of war and peace, global social justice, religion in politics, and other international policy issues. They state they are nonpartisan and independent on their site.
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The Sustainable Community Movement
This site has definitions and explanations of Sustainability, Sustainable Community, and Sustainable Community Movement. Download PDF or Read Online to find Chapter 2: The Sustainable Community Movement.
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Friends of the Earth International
The home page of Friends of the Earth International provides current information on issues of use and misuse of natural resources around the world.
American Forum for Global Education
The American Forum for Global Education
Papers and past editions of the American Forum for Global Education's "Issues in Global Education/Occasional Papers" can be downloaded. These .pdf files detail many current global issues.