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Globalization: Prescription Drug Prices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a closer look at prescription drug prices in the United States and around the world. In this global issues lesson, students investigate health care costs, consider the impact of global prescription agreements, and...
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The Global Community

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate international cooperation. In this global issues lesson, students identify the purposes of international intervention such as efforts to aid Somalia and Darfur. Students then simulate a press conference hosted by the...
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Food in Africa

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the shortage of food in Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students consider how conflict and extreme situations may result in food shortages for some nations. Students analyze the provided photographs and videos...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: A Call to Action

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about about the state of Sudan. Students then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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HIV/AIDS and Development

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global issues instructional activity, students conduct research on the the status of AIDS/HIV treatment in the world and respond to 4 short answer questions related to the topic.
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Slums in the Spotlight: Will the Millennium Development Goals’ Target be Met?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine the conditions of slums in the world. In this critical thinking skills activity, students compare the places that people live in the world as they view scenes from the film "Slumdog Millionaire." Learners also examine...
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Child Soldier

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students identify the exploitations of child soldiers. For this global issues lesson, students listen to a story that puts them in the shoes a 16 year old child soldier. Students discuss the plight of the teenager and then write creative...
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Making Media for Democratic Citizenship

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils analyze global issues. For this video podcasting lesson plan, pupils research Internet and print sources regarding selected global development issues. Pupils plan and create video podcasts that feature their research findings.
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Money Matters: The Importance of Global Cooperation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In this global economics lesson, students prepare for a field trip to the IMF as they examine the history of the IMF and their role in global trade.
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Global Issues Research Project

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine different global issues and share their learned information with others. Students choose a topic to research, write a research essay, conduct a survey about knowledge and attitude toward chosen topic, and create an oral...
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Egypt's Uprising

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the global impact of the Egyptian uprisings. In this current events lesson, students watch video clips and read articles about the role of social and traditional media in the uprising. Young scholars also discuss...
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Tibet and the U.S.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study the Tibetan situation. In this global issues lesson plan, students listen to a lecture regarding Tibet, its location, and its ties to China. Young scholars then create political cartoons or write letters to their...
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Globalization and Community Colleges

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the impact of globalization on community colleges. In this education instructional activity, students establish collaborative relationships with students in other schools within the world to compare the reaches of...
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Globalization and Energy Security

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a closer look at energy security and energy independence. In this global issues lesson, students investigate the concept of energy security, consider energy policies and national security issues, and participate in a mock...
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Women and Globalization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the rights of women around the world. In this global issues lesson, students determine the role of the United Nations in staving off discrimination against women. Students research UN efforts to curb discrimination and...
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Bulldozers at the Door

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate current event issues in Zimbabwe. In this global issues lesson, students visit selected Web sites to determine why thousands of citizens were evacuated from their homes. Students examine the bureaucratic upheaval and...
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When Enough Should Be Enough

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students take a closer look at world hunger. In this global issues instructional activity, students discuss hunger in African nations and determine how that might organize a school-side campaign to raise money to fight hunger through the...
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When Will They Ever Learn?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate the state of education in the world. For this global issues lesson, students discuss the importance of educating all children and research education in countries around the world. Students determine how to promote...
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H4 Homework Assignment #12-15

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about the Allied and Axis powers in World War II.
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H4 Homework Assignment #19-21

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies activity, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 9 short answer questions about Communist China.
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H3 Homework Assignment #2

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 1 essay and 4 short answer questions about the Soviet Union.
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H4 Homework Assignment #22-23

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies instructional activity, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 8 short answer questions about Japanese involvement in World War II.
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H4 Homework Assignment #27-29

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about the Middle  East.
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H3 Homework Assignment #3

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, learners read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 11 short answer questions about the Soviet Union in the 1930's.