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Social Science Education Consortium

Imports: Does u.s. Employment Decline Because of International Trade? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to controversial statements about the value of international trade and the importance of preserving U.S. jobs in the face of increasing foreign imports. They are asked to consider evidence at the micro level on...
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World Trade Organization: Understanding the Wto

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the purpose and functions of the World Trade Organization. Written in textbook format, it includes seven chapters, which can be downloaded.
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Amnesty International Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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International Debate Education Association: Debates: International Issues

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A selection of debate topics focused on international issues. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a bibliography that supports...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Picturing Japanese American Internment: Dorothea Lange

For Students 9th - 10th
This media gallery explores the government-issued Japanese American internment that occurred during World War II using two videos from the American Masters film Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning. Dorothea Lange, a documentary...
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Canada and the International Criminal Court

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive website from the Canadian Government FAIT Department detailing the nation's involvement in the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. Lists important topics, news, history and other relevant information,...
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Boeing: International Space Station

For Students 9th - 10th
Boeing, the prime contractor for the International Space Station, provides a detailed overview of the station. Content focuses on the assembly sequence, mission modules, components and structure, systems, and the scientific experiments...
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Gender Equality & Women's Rights Internationally

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada has exhibited leadership internationally in the protection of women's rights, security, and health. This website offers a comprehensive Canadian government policy and partnership list in gender equality and UN initiatives to...
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Telling Their Stories: Japanese Americans Interned During World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch and listen to these fascinating interviews of Japanese American men and women who were interned during World War II.
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Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
The Foreign Affairs and International Trade Department helps to represent Canadians around the world. By providing a network of embassies, consulates and trade offices as well as participation in organizations such as NATO and...
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New York Times

New York Times: International Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The International Herald Tribune is a daily newspaper edited in Paris, written in English, and distributed around the world. Coverage is of European and world issues.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: Japanese American Internment in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore Japanese American internment during World War II.
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: International Exchange Rates

For Students 9th - 10th
This student-teacher resource discusses international exchange rate and shows how to calculate different currencies around the world.
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Canadian International Development Agency

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is Canada's leading development agency. CIDA's duty is to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Life in Japanese American Internment Camp

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Information about life in an internment camp. Includes related activities and links to books and other websites on Japanese American internment.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: International Trade Creates More and Better Jobs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan explores the relationship between productivity and international trade. Specifically, this lessons shows why there should be fewer trade restrictions rather than more.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What About Internal Conflict in Art?

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief information explaining how artists create internal conflict through their works.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Japanese American Internment

For Students 5th - 8th
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, fear of Japanese-Americans irrationally increased, resulting in Roosevelt's executive order that created internment camps for American citizens. Read about the camps, the life in the camps, and...
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Carnegie Council: The Voice for Ethics in International Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Carnegie Council's web site discussing the ethics of war and peace, global social justice, religion in politics, and other international policy issues. They state they are nonpartisan and independent on their site.
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Other

Tonya Skinner: International Business

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Are you looking for international business education resources? Tonya Skinner has developed a variety of business classroom resources including: lessons, bulletin boards, curriculum development, scavenger hunts, and classroom tools.
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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: International Law Briefing Paper for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on international law. In addition to basic facts it provides a broad overview of the history of modern international law and the current challenges posed to this...
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Iagora: Strategies for International Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from iagora gives sound advice when looking for an international job. The site tells what to expect and what is needed in order to make it internationally.
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International Medical Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
The International Medical Corps is a humaritarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving world suffering by providing health care training and relief.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: International Week of Solidarity With

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "International week of solidarity with Africa" a Cuban political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1969.

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