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Let There Be Peace: Nobel Prize Winners
What is the Nobel Peace Prize? After they establish criteria for great leadership, secondary learners read a New York Times article about President Jimmy Carter's acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Individuals research the...
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Was Nobel Noble? Meet the Man
Students discover the man behind the Nobel Peace Prize. In this philanthropy lesson, students research Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Peace Prize and create personal banners including works they would like to be remembered for.
Anti-Defamation League
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
Malala Yousafzai may be young, but she's mighty! Young scholars listen to a short lecture about Malala's background, read an article about her winning the Novel Peace Prize, and meet in groups to discuss statements she has made. Class...
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Phil's Community Connections
Young scholars research a Nobel Peace Prize winner to gain understanding of their philanthropic contribution to the global community. In this global peach lesson, students identify a Nobel Peace Prize winner, reflect on how their act...
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Model United Nations Activity
Students examine current and past problems and situations affecting the United Nations, and explore life, career, and philosophy of Ralph Bunche, American diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Students then prepare portfolios to...
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Global Peace and Local Legacies
Students research the stories of individuals who have received the Nobel Peace Prize. For this global peace lesson, students describe the work of various winners of the Noble Peace Prize, and analyze the choices made by the recipients...
Theodore Roosevelt Association
Defining America's Role in the World
As the first American president to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and only one of four presidents to do so in United States history, Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy achievements and preservation of peace are often overshadowed by his...
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Projecting the Image -- What Can One Person Do?
Students research individuals who have received the Nobel Peace Prize. They identify the importance of their actions for the common good. They make note of their background, motivations and values.
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Nobel Peacekeeping
Students examine the goals of eradicating poverty, preventing conflict and promoting democracy--outlined in Kofi Annan's 2001 Nobel Peace Prize lecture--as they apply to today's news.
Advocates for Human Rights
Undocumented Immigrants
Stay or go? As part of a study of immigration and human rights, class members listen to the stories of several immigrants and must decide if the story was their own if they would stay in the United States as an undocumented immigrant or...
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Introduction to the UN
Students read the story UN wins Nobel Peace Prize, this is a way to introduce the United Nations and find out what Students already know. Students draft a formal letter to Kofi Annan the UN Secretary-General which include personal...
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Abuela's Weave Teacher's Guide
Students read and response to the book, Abuela's Weave. In this African-American literature lesson, students discuss pre-reading questions, that focus on family traditions and make predictions about the text. Students read the text and...
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Considering U.S. Policy
Students explore policies regarding environmental issues. In this global issues lesson, students research the linked Internet sources to investigate governmental policies to decrease environmental issues.
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Breakfast for Champions
Students prepare an event to honor philanthropic activities in their community. In this common good lesson, students send out invitations to local non-profits or to those who engage in philanthropic activities and plan an awards...
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The Geography of Europe
Students examine maps of Europe. In this geography skills lesson plan, students interpret several maps to determine the boundaries of the European Union and respond to assessment questions about the maps.
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Human Rights/Civil Rights
Students connect their examination of the novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry to a historical and contemporary study of the issue of human rights and civil rights by creating a HyperStudio stack.
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Committing to Nonviolence: A Lesson from Viva La Causa
Students examine the social change movements of the American 20th century. In this nonviolence lesson, students research the work of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Caesar Chavez. Students compare and contrast the social...
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Famous Firsts Crossword
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, learners read the 10 clues about famous firsts for Black history. Students use the words in the word bank to complete the puzzle.
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Holidays--Martin Luther King Day
In this Martin Luther King Day worksheet, students answer ten questions associated with Martin Luther King and his special day.
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Famous Firsts Challenge
For this Black history month worksheet, students read the statements about Black history month. Students select the best answer to complete the 10 statements.