Curated OER
Afghanistan in ruins
Students think about and internalize how they would help to rebuild a country. They study the meaning of global interdependence and why rich countries help poor countries. They also explore different types of international aid and...
Curated OER
What Do We Do About Dues?
Students analyze whether the U.S. should pay dues to the United Nations. They discuss the purposes of the U.N., conduct Internet research on the U.N. website, and summarize the activities and accomplishments of one of the U.N. agencies.
Curated OER
Human Rights, Human Wrongs
Students consider the meaning of the term 'human rights'. They define human rights and research how international human rights doctrine has been established and what specifics are included.
Curated OER
The Role of International Organizations in Peacekeeping
Eighth graders are given two case studies. They determine if the United Nations should become involved, and if so, in what capacity? students explain their decisions based on a set of criteria determined by the class.
Curated OER
Organization of Nations Project
Students research the priorities and needs of an assigned country. They come together and debate current events from the point of view of the country they are representing.
Curated OER
the United Nations And Reform
Students explain the function of the six bodies of the U.N. and their main functions.
Curated OER
Do You Know the UN Convention?
Learners learn the purpose of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; in particular the intention to give every child the rights it contains.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Lesson: United Nations: International Day of Peace (K 12)
This lesson plan will help students to learn about the goal of world peace and what they can do to positively impact the world.
United Nations
United Nations: Events: World Humanitarian Day (August 19th)
Since 2008, every August 19th has been a celebration of World Humanitarian Day. Find out who this day honors and view videos on how this day has been celebrated in years past.
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United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: The World in 1945 [Pdf]
Find out what the political world map looked like after World War II in 1945. Enlarge the map so you can see what countries belonged to the UN, which were still dependent territories, and which did not belong to the UN.
United Nations
The United Nations: Home Page
The portal into the site of the U.N. The "About the UN" button is the place to start gathering information about the organization, but there is plenty of other information, news, policy, etc. available here.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Avoiding Armageddon: International Role of the United Nations
A lesson plan for exploring the role of the UN's international peacekeeping and peacemaking abilities. Takes students through an evaluation of what the UN can and should do, under its charter, to reduce threats and promote stable...
United Nations
United Nations: An Introduction for Students: The Un System
A brief introduction to the organization of the United Nations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The United Nations
Discusses the formation of the United Nations after World War II as a way to provide a venue for resolving differences between countries and as an international peacekeeping organization.
Read Works
Read Works: Change at the United Nations
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the United Nations and its leader Ban Ki-moon from South Korea. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Kofi Annan Center of the Storm
Although this site is the companion piece to the PBS documentary on Kofi Annan, it is also an excellent source of on-line information on the man, himself and the United Nations. Find a Life Map of Annan, his quest for peace, and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The United Nations Lesson Plan
A broad overview of the history, structure, and accomplishments of the United Nations. Students review an overview of the institution and develop brief presentations in a group activity following a set of discussion questions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: The United Nations
Read how the United Nations emerged after World War II as an international peacekeeping organization.
California Digital Library
Calisphere: United Nations
A broad selection of images featuring the United Nations can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The United Nations and Reform (Lesson Plan)
A lesson for examining the history, structure, and accomplishments of the United Nations. Students will discuss the structural and operational problems the United Nations has experienced, examine current and past criticisms of the...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Interview Un Secretary General Kofi Annan
National Public Radio talks with Kofi Annan about his work and his expectations for a resolution to the U.N./Iraq weapons inspections issue. 11/2/02
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: United Nations
A summary and interesting facts about the United Nations (UN) founded on October 24, 1945, to maintain international peace and security by adopting a peacekeeping role and working to prevent conflict and helping parties in conflict make...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The United Nations
Formation and organization of the United Nations. See why the United Nations was chartered and read about its tasks.
United Nations
United Nations Cyberschoolbus: The United Nations: An Introduction for Students
This is a brief introduction to the beginnings of the United Nations, with discussion about the Charter.