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Dealing with Conflict
Students identify types of conflict and various responses to anger. In this character education lesson plan, the teacher introduces definitions of conflict and anger responses. Students find examples of types of conflict in newspapers...
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Breaking News English: Britons Furious Over Politician's Expenses
In this English worksheet, students read "Briton's Furious over Politician's Expenses," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Tony Blair Announces His Resignation
In this English learning exercise, students read "Tony Blair Announces His Resignation," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Current Currencies
Students explore the nature of money and how foreign exchange rates work. They write reports based on their research.
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Prescription For Survival
High schoolers engage in a lesson that is focused upon the survival of populations located in third world countries. They conduct research using a variety of resources while focusing upon the delivery of healthcare with the help of...
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Erosion Exploration
Ninth graders investigate the factors that increase soil erosion. They identify how the environment is affected by erosion. In small groups, 9th graders research erosion problems in various locations. Groups brainstorm ideas to help...
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Israel/Palestine and Saudi Arabia
Seventh graders examine governmental structures in place around the world. For this political systems lesson, 7th graders discuss components of a modern economy, and read two articles. Students answer questions after reading articles and...
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United Nations Lesson Plans
United Nations lesson plans can help students learn about an organization whose mission is to promote peace and security.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World History: Global Issues 1945 Today
World History learning unit on global issues from 1945 to the present. Students explore the more recent past through interactive activities, assignments and assessment.
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Global Education
Comprehensive site containing information, links, educational tools, and networks discussing global issues.
University of North Carolina
Global Updates From World View: Global Issues and Global Education
Bibliography dated June 2007 includes a wide array of books on global issues that educators will find useful for background, as well as some that are suitable for use with classes.
Oxfam
Oxfam Education
This non-profit organization presents teacher resources on a number of different global issues. Topics include climate change, the G8 Summit, refugees, global citizenship and more. Includes video.
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
A comprehensive look at the global issues and events that are impacting countries across the world. Disasters, living conditions, crises, diseases, and the humanitarian efforts are all detailed on this site.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Water Scarcity: A Global Issue
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: Beyond Fossil Fuels
Martin Hoffert, professor of physics at New York University, discusses global warming and alternative energies in this interview from the NOVA/FRONTLINE: "What's Up with the Weather?"
American Forum for Global Education
The American Forum for Global Education
Papers and past editions of the American Forum for Global Education's "Issues in Global Education/Occasional Papers" can be downloaded. These .pdf files detail many current global issues.
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