American Museum of Natural History
Ask a Scientist About Our Environment
Scientists respond to 26 question posed by learners. These experts answer in easy to understand language, include photos to illustrate the issue, offer suggestions for how young people can make a difference, and supply links to resources...
ProCon
Standardized Tests
Does the use of standardized testing improve American education? Scholars dive into the issue as they prepare to discuss the debate topic with their classmates. After reviewing the pros and cons, they watch videos to help them arrive at...
OneWorld UK
One World: 12 Important Things You Can Do to Help Stop Global Warming
A terrific site aimed at younger students researching different ways that people can work to prevent global warming. Brief text with easy to read ideas are presented.
Other
Kids Boogaloo: Global Warming
A terrific site to help younger students learn about global warming and the different ways that kids can help fight to prevent it.
United Nations
United Nations Sustainable Development Issues
United Nations Division for Sustainable Development covers issues ranging from Agriculture to Waste. This site offers documents and action plan implementation for sustainable development of the earth's natural resources.
Emory University
Emory the Human Costs of Exiting and Revising Trade and Investment Agreements
Helpful presentation of information to explain the theories, issues, and debate as to why so many people are opposed to globalization. Helpful resource in understanding anti-globalization arguments.
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Verge Magazine: Global Heroes
Meet Canadians from several walks of life who are working to improve conditions in third world countries. Included are individual profiles and stories.
Other
United States Global Change Research Program
This government program integrates federal research on global climate change. Agency offers many resources regarding global as well as American climate change. For example, click on the section of the country where you live. Key issues,...
Other
Global Issues: War, Propaganda, and the Media
This resource has an incredible amount of information regarding propaganda. Includes links to numerous topics with propaganda analysis. Offers unique perspectives that challenge the reader to question commonly held beliefs.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: The Secretary of State
The archived site for the US State Department with information prior to 2001. Gives student information on policy, services, global issues, the Department itself, outreach and regions.
Other
Jta Global News Service of the Jewish People
JTA is an international news service that reports on and analyzes events and issues of concern to Jewish people around the world. With special sections on breaking news and news stories from the Mideast, Washington, and around the globe.
New York Times
New York Times: International
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times is an internationally recognized daily newspaper published in New York City, New York. Content of the international section includes top news and issues from around the world, special...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Global Warming and Hurricanes
Will global warming make stronger hurricanes? This informative resoruce delves into this question and provides an insight into what the prevailing school of thought is on this subject.
BBC
Bbc News: The Global Spread of Hiv
This site from BBC News provides a clickable map of the world which shows the spread of the HIV infection. When you click on an area, you will also get a more detailed map with information on the spread of HIV over time.
Other
Global Issues: Conflicts in Africa
This resource presents an overview of the conflicts in Africa and the incredible toll it has taken on its people. Specific country conflicts are discussed as well as the AIDS problem in Africa.
European Union
European Commission: Public Opinion Analysis
Interesting resource into the opinions of Europeans on 21st-century issues. View survey results over a 30 year period. Some surveys require the viewer to download them.
Other
Kids for a Clean Environment
Don't just complain about what is happening to the environment, become involved in environmental issues and make a change. Here's an organization that is enabling kids to make those changes.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Prehistoric Climate Change and Why It Matters Today
Introduce students to environmental issues by studying a time of rapid global warming that occurred 50 million years ago. Lessons, video segments and interactive activities will engage students as they learn about average annual...
Other
Climate Solutions
This resource provides solutions to global warming issues and problems, with specific information pertaining to the Pacific Northwest.
BBC
Bbc News: Climate Change
This guide to climate change contains numerous BBC resources and scientific evidence for global warming.
Other
Union of Concerned Scientists: Science for a Healthy Planet and Safer World
The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.
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Foreign Policy Research Institute
Impressive site that has a number of current event articles detailing U.S. foreign policy.
Other
Global Issues: The Democratic Republic of Congo
This resource presents an account of the Dempcratic Republic of Congo which provides a brief background on the country and information on the toll of its war on the civilians, environment, and wildlife.
Center for Educational Technologies
Exploring the Environment: Global Climate Change
This tutorial looks at carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and how changes can impact wheat production in Kansas.
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