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PBS

Pbs Teachers: The United Nations and Reform (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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California Digital Library

Calisphere: United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
United Nations

The United Nations: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Avoiding Armageddon: International Role of the United Nations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
United Nations

United Nations: Human Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the United Nations site devoted to the topic of human rights. The visitor will find links to various declarations, treaties, and news releases.
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Malala Yousefzai's Speech to the United Nations

For Students 6th - 8th
A sixteen-part learning module with links to images, texts, and videos about Malala Yousefzai and her speech to the United Nations.
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Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations: The Right to Adequate Food

For Students 9th - 10th
One basic life concept is that every person has the right to adequate food. Using this interactive site, find out more about this by exploring the tabs underneath the title. The Resources section has learning resources, including...
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Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
The FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger. They help developing countries to improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.
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Handout
United Nations

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development: Technology and Innovation Report 2021 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a 196-page report on technological innovation and change. It discusses the enormous potential benefits of technology as well as the risk of amplifying inequalities between developed and developing countries. The report is...
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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Poverty

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A site designed for teachers, the UN Cyberschoolbus poverty curriculum provides teachers K-12 with seven units related to poverty. Each unit provides background, class activities, suggestions for community service activities, and links...
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United Nations

United Nations: Cartographic Section: The World Today [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an up-to-date political map of the world today. Very detailed with a good key.
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Website
United Nations

United Nations: Children's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Children's Day is celebrated on various dates around the world to honor children and their rights. Learn more about this important day and how it helps children globally.
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Website
United Nations

United Nations: Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Population

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source for credible population data. Contains links to the world population data and demographic trends and themes.
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Website
United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus (Spanish)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about flags, facts, and statistics about countries, art galleries, global themes and discrimination. It includes the English and Spanish version.
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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Cities of Today, Cities of Tomorrow

For Students 9th - 10th
The six teaching units of this site provide an overview of urbanization, its history, its potential, its problems. The site has lots of activities, and a game.
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Lesson Plan
United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Human Rights in Action

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This UN Cyberschoolbus site examines the issue of human rights around the world providing background in a question and answer format, personal stories on human rights issues from students around the globe, resources and suggested links...
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Website
United Nations

United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus

For Students 9th - 10th
UN forces around the world are dedicated to protecting human rights and promoting peace. This is the official website of their peacekeeping mission in Cyprus. Information is provided regarding the background of the issues, the mandate,...
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Activity
United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: International Law Briefing Paper for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on international law. In addition to basic facts it provides a broad overview of the history of modern international law and the current challenges posed to this...
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Website
United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Child Labor Briefing Paper for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on the global struggle against forced child labor. In addition to basic facts, it presents the personal stories of children, suggestions for further action,...
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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Hiv Aids Briefing Paper for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on the global struggle against HIV/AIDS. In addition to basic facts, it examines what is happening in Zambia to fight AIDS. It also provides; suggestions for...
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United Nations

United Nations: Cyberschoolbus: Ethnicity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This UN Cyberschool site provides teachers with nine activities addressing ethnicity and discrimination. Downloadable materials and links for teacher preparation are also made available.
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Website
United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Schools Demining Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
Landmines kills thousands every year in countries around the world. Some of the topics on this site include the history of landmines, the threat they present in over sixty countries worldwide, the damage they do,risk reduction education,...
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Activity
United Nations

United Nations: Cyber School Bus: Indigenous Peoples

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource was designed to allow students to explore issues faced by indigenous peoples around the globe. In addition to providing a basic understanding of who indigenous people are, it also provides activities and resources for...
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Activity
United Nations

United Nations: Cyberschoolbus: International Women's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the founding of International Women's Day, celebrated each year on March 8. Includes facts, vocabulary words and a discussion of why this day is so important to the cause of equality.

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