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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rights vs. Responsibilities

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students work in pairs to look up definitions of "rights" and "responsibilities." The class discusses the differences of the two terms and brainstorm lists of rights and responsibilities.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Are All Children at the Same Starting Gate?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the education experience around the world. In this global studies lesson, students research education standards and practices in developing and developed nations. Students share their research findings in a class project...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

FROM STUDENT TO GLOBAL CITIZEN

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners develop an awareness of citizenship and how it's defined globally. They explore the cultural diversity of different types of communities around the world. In addition, they assess the rights and responsibilities that are...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Magical Moments Around the World

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write magical moments about human compassion and enter the examples on a global, multilingual website. In this global communication lesson, students create their own message about human compassion. Students then enter their...
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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Establishment of the Peace Corps.(1961)

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows the original document of the executive order that President Kennedy signed establishing the Peace Corps in 1961. Gives background information and the complete easy to read text.
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Handout
University of North Carolina

Global Updates From World View: Global Issues and Global Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Bibliography dated June 2007 includes a wide array of books on global issues that educators will find useful for background, as well as some that are suitable for use with classes.
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Unit Plan
Other

Teachable Moment: Globalization: Free Trade and Fair Trade, Jobs and Justice

For Teachers 9th - 10th
With this article, students get an idea of what globalization is, how it affects them, and how it will affect the world in the future. Gives questions and procedures on how to have a discussion about fair trade and globalization. The...
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Website
Other

Usc Center for Global Education: World Wide Colleges

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site provides links to universities around the world and explanation of the educational systems and standards of some of the countries. Links to many of the web sites are in the native language.
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Website
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore global business through country insights, global resources, geography, and more. Specific help for teachers and graduate students is under the heading "Academy."