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Women, Human Rights and Decision Making
This article covers the issue of women's empowerment and their full and equal participation in public life, including Governments' obligations to ensure the Human Right to full and equal participation in power and decision-making.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Connections Across Land
This unit chronicles the paths taken by various explorers for delivery of commodities and religion which led to the migration of people and an onslaught of disease. Particular attention is paid to The Silk Road, The Turquoise Road, and...
Geographyiq
Geography Iq
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
BBC
Bbc News: Arabic Language Version
World news headlines in English with Arabic introductions and target vocabulary words, with vocabulary help in Arabic. Students can also listen to an English language broadcast of the story. Very handy site for upper level...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra for Students and Teachers
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer offers specialized news resources for students and teachers. Content includes background information for the top stories of the week, full multimedia packages (video, audio, graphics, and text) which explore...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Domestic Affairs
John Quincy Adams did not have any easy time as president. Read about his dreams for the nation, and what really was implemented.
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Partnership for 21st Century Learning
The Partnership website is an excellent place to learn what 21st century skills are, why they are important and who is supporting their development. Be sure to check out the Learning Hub.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: The Gilded and the Gritty: America, 1870 1912
Ninety-four primary sources-historical documents, literary texts, and visual images-that explore the challenges, opportunity, and turmoil of late-nineteenth-century America. They examine the economic expansion in an America re-united...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: Greek Revolution/ Greek State
This lecture outlines the events of the Greek revolution and war for independence from Turkey, which began in 1821 and lasted through 1829. It covers Greek history as well as international political and economic context for the war.
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Newsweek: Will South Africa's Political Parties Splinter?
With the many current problems facing South Africa, some question if the ruling African National Congress (ANC) will remain the country's strongest political force. Might internal party battles interfere with the government addressing...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: The Globalization of Politics
September 11 signaled the end of the age of geopolitics and the advent of a new age- the era of global politics. The challenge U.S. policymakers face today is to recognize that fundamental change in world politics and to use America's...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Politics of Global Financial Relations
Take advantage of these resources when analyzing the effects of the globalization of finances domestically and worldwide.
The Economist
The Economist: Peru
From the latest news articles to facts about the country and its economy, this source gives a great deal of useful information about Peru. Links are provided to other news sources and websites.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Mozambique: Economy
A look at how Mozambique is reviving and expanding its economy, which has great potential especially in the agricultural sector. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Poverty
Constantly evolving collection of information on world poverty, and of strategies to reduce poverty worldwide.
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Report of the Mission for Revitalization of Asian Economy
Report on a Japanese initiative to assess the issues that Asia must address in order to prosper in the twenty-first century and the role that Japan has to play. (November 1999)
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Immigration History: Global Economy & Migration
This resource is a suplement to a documentary about global labor migration, from developing to developed countries, at the end of the twentieth century. This module encourages critical thinking about the influence that global capitalism...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: China Where Will They Fit in the World Economy?
With its emerging middle class, its new markets, and a new emphasis on increasing its technology base, where is China going to fit in the world economy?
abcteach
Abcteach: Kwanzaa
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site features a worksheet focused on the seven Kwanzaa principles.
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History Colorado: Kids' Page
The Colorado historical society offers a collection of resources--games and short illustrated biographies--on Colorado history designed for kids from kindergarten through high school.
The Economist
The Economist: Chile
From the latest news articles to facts about the country and its economy, this source gives a great deal of useful information about Chile. Links are provided to other news sources and websites.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cameroon: Economy
The economy of Cameroon has encountered many bumps along the road, but you can read about the government's attempt to get it back on track by meeting its financial obligations. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Moldova: Economy
A current look at the economy of Moldova and the problems it has had with its energy dependency. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 18: Improving Countries' Standards of Living
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Analyze the growth policies of low-income countries seeking to improve standards of living; Analyze the growth policies of middle-income countries, particularly the East...