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Child Labour in developing countries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the idea of global citizenship. Students examine the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child worldwide. Young scholars analyze facts about UNICEF's National Non-Uniform Day.
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(In)fringe Benefits?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the "Copy Left" movement, then analyze and discuss the key legal issues regarding intellectual property and copyright legislation in the context of global communication and the Internet.
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Let the Music Play

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create auditory presentations on festivals and celebrations around the world. They begin by reading about how the New Orleans high school marching bands have overcome many obstacles to keep their music traditions alive. Then...
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The Way of Water in the World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore problems and design solutions in relation to water issues. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan, students play an interactive game in order to explore global water issues to create solutions for the water problems...
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TE Lesson: Pollution Solutions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners study how industrial technology helps clean up and prevent air pollution. They role play as engineers to examine methods of engineering pollutant recovery methods such as scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, cyclones, and...
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Ayiti: Children of Haiti Summit

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the core challenges faced by children in Haiti.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders examine the impact poverty has on access to education, nutrition, basic healthcare, and child mortality.  Students research...
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A World At Peace

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners view a film segment and identify examples of world conflict. They examine why groups fight for control of land or natural resources. They discover ways in which conflict can be avoided.
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Modeling Earthquake Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars evalute evolutionary theories and processe of Geology. They examine evidence that the movement of continents has had signicicant global impact, major geological events. Students evaluate the forces which shape the...
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Using Venn Diagrams to Compare Two Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the distribution of two ecosystems on a global scale; and map the distribution of tropical and temperate rain forests throughout the world. They use a Venn Diagram to describe these ecosystems and the differences between...
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The Dip Felt Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars share their opinions about a story about a sudden decline in China's stock markets. After reading an article, they identify the global impact of China's falling stock markets. They create a cause and effect map about the...
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Journeying to Jo'Burg and Beyond

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read and analyze the novel, "Journey to Jo'burg " by Beverly Naidoo to assess a deeper insight to the history of South Africa and how it has impacted world events today. As they think more on a global level, they begin to...
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Look! You're Wearing Geography

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore economic systems. In this economics lesson, 6th graders discover global markets. Students work in small groups to identify where their clothing and materials originated. Students locate countries on a map and...
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Right To Privacy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine privacy issues. In this global issues lesson, students discuss privacy issues, surveillance cameras, and national identification cards. Young scholars conduct further research about the pros and cons related to...
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Hot Commodities in Turm-Oil?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars assess their daily consumption of oil and petroleum-based products. They examine current global oil supply situation.
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Pestilence and Plague

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate various disease epidemics that have devastated the world population at different points in history and examine the diseases' effects on the countries they impacted.
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Can Peace Prevail?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine terrorist attacks in Amman, Jordan, and consider how events like these affect the global war against terrorism. They write reflective pieces exploring their own opinions about terrorism and the state of current affairs...
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Africa Wants Its MTV!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider the impact of MTV and the introduction of an MTV channel in Africa. They develop original programs for MTV Base that appeal to both local and global audiences.
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Children Around the World

For Teachers K - 5th
Students consider the impact of family differences. In this culture lesson, students choose from a variety of cultures to research how children grow up differently in each family. Students use a variety of resources to discover the...
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Beyond Fossil Fuels

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students can benefit from an education on renewable energy.
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Kindness Graffiti Wall

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discuss acts of kindness. In this character education lesson plan, students use a large sheet of poster paper, tempera paint, and markers to create a graffiti wall. Students write down their ideas of kindness and share their...
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Take Service Learning Online

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research ways to use technology to raise awareness for refugee camps and the conflict in Darfur. In this world conflict and technology lesson, 4th graders work in groups as researchers, writers, and artists to create a...
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How Do You Choose Snacks and Other Foods?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars discuss peer pressure pertaining to healthy eating decisions.  In this personal health lesson, students identify reasons why they make poor eating decisions and how to ignore food temptations.  Young scholars complete the...
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Getting a Job!

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders are given the tools to create a presentation about a career of interest to them. Individually, they develop a multi-media presentation about their career and the education needed to obtain it. To end the lesson, they...
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If the World Were a Village

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the conditions of the global economy. As a class, they discuss the political, economic and cultural differences around the world. They review the concepts of distribution and scarcity and identify the costs and...

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