American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: International Conflict & the Media (Unit)
This curriculum guide broadly examines the relationships between the media and the military during wartime.
CNN
Cnn: Tech
CNN coverage of the latest in science and technology news. Website includes the environment and discovery highlights.
Other
B Ykids: Master Filmmakers Mentoring International Youth to Make Films
Website contains information, film trailers, interviews, and/or screening schedules about documentaries created by kids from around the world partnered with master filmmakers. Also includes related press and news as well as information...
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Cuso
CUSO is a Canadian organization similar in mission and purpose as the United States' Peace Corps. Founded in 1961, CUSO has grown into a dynamic organization working to combat poverty and inequality, aid human rights, treat HIV/AIDS, and...
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Colombia Embassy in Japan
This is the official website of the Embassy of Colombia in Tokyo, Japan. Offers current news and photos of Colombia, general country specific information, global relations with Japan, surprising facts about Colombia, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Global Nuclear Powers
An interactive map which shows every country that has nuclear weapons, has programs to gain nuclear weapons, had nuclear weapon programs, or is suspected of having a nuclear weapon.
Other
World Wide Web Consortium: Tim Berners Lee
The World Wide Web Consortium offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of Tim Berners-Lee. Content includes a long and a short biography, press interviews, slides from talks, contact information, and more.
Other
Operation Usa
Organization that helps communities who have been impacted by poverty, disease and disasters through relief, reconstruction and development aid. Find news, photos, videos, and more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Extreme Global Makeover: Wide Angle: Lesson Plan
Modernization is an important issue in many places, including China and India. Students explore how it may impact such areas as society, politics, the economy, and the environment.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Windows 10
A website with 12 links to information plus a quiz on how to use Windows 10. Links are on such topics as Windows 10 News, Using Windows 10, and Extras.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Windows 8
A website with 19 links to information plus a quiz on how to use Microsoft Windows 8. Links are on such topics as: Windows 8 News, All About Windows 8, Using Windows 8, Working with the Desktop, Windows 8 Apps, Changing Your Computer's...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: I Phone Basics
A website with 30 links plus a quiz to use while learning the basics of using an iPhone. Topics addressed include iPhone News, All About the iPhone, iPhone Settings, Apple Apps, and Extras.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Android Basics
A website with 14 links plus a quiz on how to use an Android Operating System and keep it running well. Topics include Android News, All About Android, and Extras.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Home Page
Maintained by Michigan State University, this comprehensive directory has a "strong emphasis on regional trade and statistics resources." A great source for news on world-wide business.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists
During the International Polar Year, scientists descended on the Arctic and the Antarctic in droves. While there, they documented their experiences and research work. That rich database of information, covering November 2007 to October...
Tramline
Tramline: Getting Green Virtual Field Trip
In this comprehensive website, students will learn about different forms of pollution, environmental impact of pollution, global warming, and things they can do to make a difference.
Other
Worldwatch Institute
This website offers current, sophisticated, topic-specific environmental research on the political and ethical consequences of not building a sustainable environment. From leading scientists to news about law and politics, the website...
Other
Discover Diplomacy: Around the World
The following map is a visual representation of the presence of the United States around the world. This interactive map shows our diplomats and their roles in their respective countries, places in the world where we practice diplomacy,...
National Wildlife Federation
Natural Wildlife Federation: It's the Emissions, Stupid
Global warming can be reduced in many ways. This comprehensive resource lists a number of different options that can be implemented to accomplish this goal.
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.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Global Warming and the Greenhouse Effect
Discusses greenhouse gases and how they affect climate change. [May 7, 2010]
Other
World Tribune
World Tribune.com is an American Internet newspaper dedicated to offering its readers news of the day's most significant international developments.
Other
Office of the Prime Minister: The 2007 G8 Summit
Resource shows the significant role Canada plays as a global citizen. The 2007 G8 summit is analyzed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper including Canada's contributions.
The World Bank
World Bank: What a Waste: Updated Look Into the Future of Solid Waste Management
This article describes the global problem of waste and some of the sustainable waste management projects that the World Bank supports. Includes a link to a report called "What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to...