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Australia: Introductory Lesson
Students explore Australia. In this global studies lesson, students listen to audio clips and watch video clips that introduce them to the the nation-continent. Students discuss what they already know about Australia and what they would...
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Australia
Students discover information about the Aboriginal people of Australia. In this global studies lesson, students listen to mini-lectures regarding the history of Australia and the Aboriginal people. Students compare American Indians to...
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The Lesson: Kenya
Pupils consider how recent historical events have impacted Kenya. In this global studies lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about President Mwai Kibaki, Kenya's statistics, and Swahili. Pupils share their...
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Drinking Water Around the World
Students explore the concept of water quality. In this drinking water instructional activity, students discuss the quality of water around the world, conduct research about drinking water, and then write essays about water quality.
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Water and Sanitation
Learners examine water contamination problems. In this global studies lesson, students compare and contrast water sanitation issues on Malawi, Tanzania, and Ontario. Learners propose solutions to the water sanitation problems.
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What's on Your Plate? Lesson 2
Learners research countries of the world. In this global studies lesson, students discover details of cultures in the world as they become experts on selected countries. Learners create posters and brochures that feature their findings.
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Critical Analysis Leads to Global Action
Learners discover the interconnectedness of the world. In this global studies lesson, students identify challenges the world faces and craft solutions to the problems they identified. Learners present their findings in a PowerPoint...
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Is Climate Change Really Happening?
Students explore the impact of global warming. In this oceanography lesson, students investigate global climate change and write reaction papers about their research findings.
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Breaking the Ice: Who Controls the Northwest Passage?
Students consider the global climate issue. For this Northwest Passage lesson, students examine who has sovereignty of the passage and discuss the importance of the Law of the Seas and its impact on the global climate issue. Students...
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Comparing the Food Choices and Body Image of 15-Year-Olds Around the World
Students interpret data regarding food choices and the perceived body image of youth in the world. In this personal health lesson, students compare food consumption patterns in Canada with other countries. Students also compare lifestyle...
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The World's Newest Landmark
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article about the tallest building the world, the Burj Khalifa. Students respond to 6 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.
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The Big Freeze
In this global studies worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article about climate change. Students respond to 6 short answer questions regarding the article. Vocabulary words from the reading and their definitions are also included.
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Adinkra Printed Textiles
Learners examine printed textiles that commemorate events, people, and objectives. In this Adinkra printed textile lesson, students explore Africa as they discover the patterns and techniques for creating Adinkra symbols on textile....
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Local African News Stories
Students examine current event issues in Africa. For this global studies lesson, students select news articles from the provided website. Students make presentations on the news stories to their classmates.
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Crossing Borders:The Globalization Debate
Young scholars explore the concept of globalization. In this globalization lesson, students determine the benefits and costs of globalization as they participate in a simulation and complete worksheet activities.
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Understanding Causes of Global Conflict: Peer Interviews
Young scholars examine sources of conflict. In this global conflict lesson, students discuss how peer pressure, bias, oppression, ethnocentrism, miscommunication, and fear contribute to personal conflict as well as global conflict. Young...
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Thematic Poetry Videos
Students pen poetry regarding global issues. In this information literacy lesson, students research global issues and use their findings to compose poems regarding the topics. Students create videos that include images and the the text...
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Democratic Village Elections in China: Comparing Governments of China and the United States
Students explore democratic practices in China. In this global studies lesson, students compare and contrast democratic values of the Chinese government with the American government. Students read provided articles and conduct their own...
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Alleviating Poverty
Students explore the prevalence of poverty. In this global studies lesson, students participate in a budgeting simulation. Students also research world poverty statistics and discuss the social issue. Students consider steps they can...
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What's on Your Plate?
Students travel the world. In this global studies lesson, students research selected countries and investigate their cultural traditions.
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Pbs Learning Media: Final Speeches
In this segment from Independent Lens, three candidates for class monitor make a final speech to grab the win.
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Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: Debate Begins
A third grade class in Wuhan province, China holds debates for the election of class monitor in this segment from Independent Lens. This is the first time education on democracy has been allowed in the city of Wuhan (most populace city...
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Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: African Slave Trade Quiz
Choose the correct answer for each of the nine multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of African slave trade.
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Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: European Colonialism in Africa Quiz (1)
Eleven-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and provides review of European colonialism in Africa in the 19th century.