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Global Issues

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Students explore the ways that local, national, and global events are interconnected. They identify current issues at a local and global level, identify organizations that seek to improve conditions in other countries, and examine the role of non-profit organizations.

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human rights, civil rights, current events, the global community

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current events, global issues, human rights, non-profit organizations, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
3 days
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