National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Arctic and Antarctic: An Overview of Nsf Research
How did the universe begin? Is the global climate changing? These ever present questions are addressed in this comprehensive site by the National Science Foundation. A link to an interactive feature is also available that details how the...
University of Minnesota
U Mn: Global Rem: Climate Change, Developing Countries/regions, & Migration
This resource consists of maps and texts about climate change and its impact on migration. The module's goal is to reveal how less developed regions such as Africa suffer disproportionately from climate change and to stimulate critical...
University of Minnesota
Univerity of Minnesota: Global Rem: Brain Drain: Healthcare Workers
This resource uses a map and newspaper articles to provide a broad overview of the contemporary 'brain drain' of healthcare workers. Its goal is to further understand the dynamics of contemporary migrations of healthcare workers and to...
University of Minnesota
Univerity of Minnesota: Global Rem: Border Control & Technology
This resource uses articles, images, and videos that describe the use of sophisticated technologies to control migration at the border between the United States and Mexico. The goal is to encourage students to understand how technology...
A&E Television
History.com: Day of the Dead: How Ancient Traditions Grew Into a Global Holiday
The Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos is an ever-evolving holiday that traces its earliest roots to the Aztec people in what is now central Mexico. This article explains Day of the Dead Traditions.
Choices Program, Brown University
The Choices Program: History and Current Events
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
BBC
Bbc: Malaria Global Menace
A brief examination by the BBC of the cause, spread, treatment, and increasing incidence of malaria.
BBC
Bbc: Report Reveals Global Slum Crisis
Outlines the problems of the urban populations in Subsaharan African countries. Examines why the people move into these communities and why they get stuck there. (16 June 2006)
NASA
Nasa: Martian Moon Phobos Hip Deep in Powder
This press release from NASA, based on data from the Mars Global Survey/Mars Orbiter Camera describes Mars' moon Phobos. Included are small thumbanil images that link to more detailed GIF files.
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Royal Society of Biology
Dedicated to those who are committed to the study of the biological science field, the Society of Biology presents current research and news about a variety of topics involving the life sciences.
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Royal Society of Biology
Dedicated to those who are committed to the study of the biological science field, the Society of Biology presents current research and news about a variety of topics involving the life sciences.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Word Press Resources
Review this free resource guide for help using this website management tool.
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Greenpeace
This is the home site for the non-profit organization Greenpeace. Greenpeace is an organization whose primary concern are threats to the planet's biodiversity and environment. The site provides links to news about the organization, a...
Other
The Earth Times
The Earth Times newspaper covers the latest in environmental issues such as world population, conflict-resolution, governance, human-rights and trade.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Arctic Climate Changing Rapidly
This article from the Environmental News Service gives evidence of global warming in the Arctic region.
Other
The Earth Charter
The Earth Charter website is designed to be a global resource for persons interested in promoting the ethical stewardship of the environment and its resources. The Earth Charter is a document for international co-operation, it is...
Other
Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador: Climate Change Club
Join the fun at the Climate Change Club where you can find out ways to take action at home, in school, and in your community. Keep up with the latest news in climate science, and link to fact sheets and other fun sites that care about...
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
This is an online study guide for the novel Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis. This book investigates the rise of the...
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Urbanization & Migration in the Developing World
This lesson presents the scale of recent urbanization in different global regions and the diverse roles that migrants play in contributing to urbanization. The following graph, map, video, and news report provide a general overview of...
Curated OER
Bbc News: In Pictures: How the World Is Changing
View and read about climate change by comparing two images of the same location at different times.
USA Today
Usa Today: European Union Ratifies Kyoto Treaty
This article examines the European Union's decision to join the Kyoto Treaty and the the scientific evidence that supports global warming.
A&E Television
History.com: How Portugal's Seafaring Expertise Launched the Age of Exploration
In the 15th century, a small kingdom with a population of approximately 1 million launched the era of maritime exploration that would transform the world. Portugal turned to the boundless Atlantic Ocean as its only outlet to the wider...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.