Population Connection
Population Connection: World Population History
Explore the peopling of our planet from multiple perspectives- historical, environmental, social, and political.
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: The New Frontier in Brazil: People and Environment
This is a lesson plan on the environmental aspects of economic development. Focusing on Brazil, the lesson takes students through the pros and cons associated with development and how multiple players are involved.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Amnesty International Usa
Amnesty International USA is a consciousness-raising organization for human rights. Its goals are lofty and may make many people uncomfortable as they read stories of grotesque crimes against human kind. This is an excellent site to...
Other
Insightful Interaction: Visualizations
A collection of interactive visualizations that were produced through analysis of economic, political, and market research data. Topics are diverse, e.g., military spending and trade, immigration, consumer spending, crime, unemployment,...
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Girleffect.org: The Girl Effect
The Girl Effect is a presentation on the impact that educating and financially helping girls in developing countries can have on lifting them out of poverty. With a small loan, an educated girl can develop the resources to support...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Evolution of Tungara Frog Mating Calls
Use molecular information and observe female response patterns to learn about the mating calls of Physalaemus frogs. Examine the evolution of female preference for particular call characteristics.