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Lesson Plan
Media Smarts

Unit Two: Celebrities and World Issues

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Develop media smarts by considering the power of celebrity involvement in world issues. A look at the work of such celebrities as Angelina Jolie, Oprah, and Bono prepare learners to develop their own media campaign for a global...
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Other

International Budget Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive compilation of budget information. This organization works to have a positive influence on government budget practices and budget policies around the world.
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The World Bank

World Bank Group: Poverty

For Students 9th - 10th
Constantly evolving collection of information on world poverty, and of strategies to reduce poverty worldwide.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Africa Its People and Places

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A very comprehensive lesson plan that helps prepare students for a trip to Africa taking into consideration climate, customs, geography, and language.