Students locate the geographic origin of a variety of products used in our society. They find countries in an atlas or on a wall map. They define the term imports and emphasize the theme of MOVEMENT and use it to explain interdependence.

Students identify the exploitations of child soldiers. In this global issues lesson plan, students listen to a story that puts them in the shoes a 16 year old child soldier. Students discuss the plight of the teenager and then write...

Young scholars explore international and global concerns.  In this World History lesson, students discuss differences in values across the globe, then create a poster depicting their thoughts.

View the video "Global Citizens: Canadians Reaching out to the World" with high schoolers. They will use the internet to locate stories about activism (link provided) and write a summary of each. Additionally they will research careers...

Motivate young citizens to make a positive difference through volunteering. Scholars examine the local and school community to discover ways the class, as a whole, can volunteer their time to help one or the other, then reflect on their...

Students explore the basic background on the causes of global climate disruption and governmental and economic reasons for downplaying its causes. Key reasons why US citizens have largely ignored the issues are examined in this...

Students examine the lives of children in different countries. They discover the rights and citizenship they have in those countries. They participate in a game to help understand the newt topic.

Young scholars examine the state of Libya in the face of civil unrest. In this global issues lesson plan, students listen to audio clips, watch video clips, and read media publications to gain an understanding of the uprising in the...

Do your historians fully grasp the consequences of being at war? Help them connect past with present through this group research activity, which has young scholars analysing repercussions suffered by citizens of countries in conflict....

Students explore responsibilities of citizenship. They discover the importance of individual and collective action in responsible local and global citizenship. Students identify and assess social issues facing Canadians. They explain the...

Here's a resource that brings home the idea that we are all part of a global community, that our actions have far reaching consequences. Class members examine the labels in their clothes, create a list of the manufacturers, the countries...

The final lesson in the R.E.S.PE.C.T series asks eighth graders to expand their vision beyond the walls of the classroom and to consider how they can promote acceptance and respect of others within in the global community. "A Stranger...

Explore the effects of foreign investment on the world economy. Learners read the noted articles about foreign direct investment and foreign portfolio investment. Then participate in classroom simulation that requires them to determine...

Kids consider the various dwellings humans inhabit all over the world. They choose a home from anywhere in the world. Then they research the type of materials, designs, and structures need to build that type of home. The project ends...

Students research global warming. In this environmental lesson plan, students research global warming on the Internet and create a project to share their knowledge with others. Students present their projects to their peers.

High schoolers discuss natural disasters, global community and address Students concerns and worries. They review thoughts about the tsunami written by high schoolers logging onto the Newsround website and determine which statements...

Here is a lesson that walks youth through an online carbon footprint calculator produced by the University of California, Berkeley. Once learners finish inputting information, they compete a worksheet with the results. This is simple,...

Students study the world's cultures and learn about various country's values and beliefs. In this cultures lesson, students use the worksheet and work in pairs to discuss each culture question. Students then discuss the worksheet as a...

Student identify global issues. They identify physical, cultural, geographical and historical influences on a country's dealings with global issues. They infer why different countries from different regions deal with global issues in...

Students determine how counterfeit goods undermine the economy. In this global issues lesson, students examine economic principles. Students discuss how international piracy and property rights undermine trade as they participate in a...

Students discover the world as a global community and the social implications. They construct graphs to represent data, interpret diagrams and draw inferences.Students create a report, which could lead to a class discussion.

This complete and full resource includes everything needed to conduct a lesson on the environmental impact of large dams in India. Background information, handouts, answer keys, and web links are all there to help you educate your class...

Students investigate current event issues in Zimbabwe. In this global issues activity, students visit selected Web sites to determine why thousands of citizens were evacuated from their homes. Students examine the bureaucratic upheaval...

Students analyze democratic advances in Africa. In this global issues lesson, students research Internet, video, and print sources regarding current political developments in Africa. Students create e-collages or digital videos that...