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Budgeting for Peace

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Students explore world leader's quests for peace. In this world leader research lesson, students read a speech by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and view budget figures for the United States. Students work in groups to create an alternate budget. Students write in their journals about the article and draft a letter to their elected officials about their views on budget priorities.

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peace, world leaders, the global community

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12th - Higher Ed
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Math
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