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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Refugee Briefing Paper for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on the forced displacement of people around the world. In addition to basic facts and a broad history on the problems faced by refugees it propose solutions, and...
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Other

U.s. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization is dedicated to disseminating information about the refugee crisis throughout the world. The homepage lists current headlines. Links to statistics, assessment of conditions affecting refugees, and issues and topics are...
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Interactive
Other

Un High Commissioner for Refugees: Against All Odds

For Students 9th - 10th
Note: first few seconds show a video of refugees. Using a 'game' format, the plight of child refugees is examined. Serious topics .. war & conflict, borders, new life are included. The accompanying text is well presented.
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Other

Forced Migration Online: What Is Forced Migration?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an introduction to forced migration, which is the movement of displaced people and refugees. Covers all types of forced migration from economic reasons to conflict within the country.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The New Americans: Reluctant Refugees

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comprehensive lesson plan about the new immigrant - the refugee. Looks at many aspects of their assimilation, experience, and long term prospects.
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Other

Irsa: Immigration and Refugee Services of America

For Students 9th - 10th
The IRSA (Immigration and Refugee Services of America) offers help to immigrants and refugees in America take the steps necessary to become citizens and offers many other resources to help. You can link to news and updates on these...