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How Fair is International Trade?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the concept of transnational corporations and investigate the details of one particular TNC. They then compare the Gross National Products of a range of countries to the profits of the TNCs.
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Legal Definitions of Childhood

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how various cultures define childhood. Using the internet, they research how countries around the world determine who is a child. They identify the sources they most relate with as a child.
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World Leaders Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
In this world leaders worksheet, learners match the 16 historical world leaders to the descriptions that match them in the right-hand column.
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Defining Childhood Across Cultures

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars define the word "child" in different cultures. In groups, they brainstorm how they define the word and compare and contrast the various definitions. They interview their penpals in other countries and share their results...
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Money Makes the World Go 'Round

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine what a basic unit of currency means and how it affects world finances.
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PBS

Unemployment in Elkhart

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Fifth to eighth graders explore reasons for and solutions to unemployment. They begin by making a list of luxury goods and discuss why sales of luxury goods would slump in times of unemployment. They then explore infrastructure and why...
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A world of oil

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice in analyzing spatial data in maps and graphic presentations while studying the distribution of fossil fuel resources. They study, analyze, and map the distribution of fossil fuels on blank maps. Students discuss gas...
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Social Entrepreneurship

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define the term "social entrepreneurs" and research several examples of this concept in action. They, in groups, research and discuss several questions.
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Events and Effects of World War I

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the main events, key people, outcomes and lasting effects of World War I. They research the lasting effects of World War I on the 20th Century and discuss the Treaty of Versailles and its effects on Germany.
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Create-a-Culture

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the different characteristics of culture and write about a hypothetical culture of their own.
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Population Pyramids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explain the significance of population trends on world regions. They define relevant population vocabulary and examine age-gender patterns at various scales.
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Human Rights Defenders Scavenger Hunt: A Computer Lab Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore human rights issues. In this human rights lesson, students use the Carter Center Human Rights Defenders website to complete a scavenger hunt that allows them to investigate the work of those fighting for human rights...
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Sustainability: Our Environment

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore the sustainability of our environment, the trend in rising temperatures and the emission of greenhouse cases. Using given data, students test and construct a confidence interval and the difference between two...
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European Exploration

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze key European explorers and focus on where and why they explored. They research who sponsored the explorers as well as the accomplishments of the explorers. They discuss the lasting effects of the expeditions in...
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Colonial America: Causes Of The American Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils examine the causes of the American Revolution. In this colonial America lesson, students read handouts regarding the sequence of events that led to the commencement of the war. Pupils complete the provided worksheets and...
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Anne Frank: Rescuers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss heroic behavior of individuals from the Holocaust. They examine early civilizations and their contributions to the foundations of human culture. They recognize that heroic behavior (just like discrimination) is done...
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PBS

America's Infrastructure: Miller Center National Discussion Debate Series

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Junior high and high school learners study infrastructure and its relationship to the current economy. They review handouts, watch a PBS clip, and review case studies in order to answer provided questions and role play over their views...
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The Free Dictionary: External Funds

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides several definitions for the economic term "external funds." Each definition is accompanied by a citation.