Presents information about the country of Senegal and its culture through the perspectives of Peace Corps volunteers and the work that they do there.

A look at the Alliance for Progress and the assistance it promised for Latin American countries who agreed to increase democracy in their governments. See what successes there were through this program. Also read a brief overview of the...

Detailed facts on the Peace Corps, established by John F. Kennedy in 1961 to promote world peace and friendship.

Online lesson plan for facilitating student exploration of culture and how culture shapes the individual.

Through this instructional activity students will come to appreciate how folk tales express the culture in which they were derived through the writing.

This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "How can we achieve peace?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration required...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson plan allows learners the opportunity to read about the experiences of a Peace Corps volunteer and how his worldview changed from learning more about another culture.

Through this lesson plan students can examine features of the Maasai culture and compare it with their own.

Students will learn about the history of volcanoes and wildlife in Tanzania in this lesson plan.

In Spanish. The energy and motivation of Bolivians towards caring for their environment and wanting to improve their economy is detailed here with a popular fruit crop.

In this lesson students can embrace the struggles of poverty stricken native Malians and appreciate the role of music in their culture.

In-depth and thoughtful look at culture and the role it plays in our lives. Site includes lessons and handouts, articles about how non-Americans view Americans, what it's like to be from a different culture, the roots of American culture...

This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.

Discusses Kennedy's rise to power and the challenges he faced from within the government, his focus on foreign policy, the conflict with Cuba, American involvement in Vietnam, support for racial equality and civil rights, and Kennedy's...

After experiencing time in Guinea, a Peace Corps volunteer shares the cultural differences of punctuality and concepts of time in this lesson plan.

Years after apartheid South Africa still faces racism. Help students see the struggles of racism and explore possible solutions to it with this lesson plan.

Water is a concern for the health through parasites and diseases in West Africa. This lesson emphasizes the importance of clean water.

Foster curiosity and awareness of the impact cultures have on people and how it affects both those within the culture as well as those outside of the culture through this lesson plan.

This brief overview of the Kennedy Administration mentions the achievements of the administration, especially in domestic affairs, and the setbacks, especially in foreign policy.

A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.

Discusses the peacetime military strategy of Thomas Jefferson which saw the reorganization of the forces under the direction of Meriwether Lewis. Also describes the influence of Baron von Steuben on military training and organization,...

Educate students about soil erosion with this thorough lesson plan which focuses on the geography of Guinea.

This lesson enhances learners' understanding of the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa and the rest of the world.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students share in the reading of a Kyrgyzstan folktale, Mother Wolf and learn a little background on the Peace Corps. Students then watch a video that was created by the Peace Corps and focuses on three...