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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Peace Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
There are five teaching units on peace education on this site, ranging for ages 8 to 14+. Topics cover ecological awareness, tolerance, social justice, global citizenship, etc. There are many links in the resource area for United Nations...
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Global Art Project for Peace

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Join this inspiring global art exchange that promotes peace around the world. You will be paired with another participating individual or group from another culture and will share art works expressing world peace. The exchange occurs...
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Global Art Project for Peace

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Join this inspiring global art exchange that promotes peace around the world. You will be paired with another participating individual or group from another culture and will share art works expressing world peace. The exchange occurs...
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Establishment of the Peace Corps.(1961)

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows the original document of the executive order that President Kennedy signed establishing the Peace Corps in 1961. Gives background information and the complete easy to read text.
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Unesco: United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
The official United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) homepage. UNESCO is composed of now 195 Members and 8 Associate Members (as of 2013). The main objective of UNESCO is to contribute to peace and...
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Carnegie Council: The Voice for Ethics in International Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Carnegie Council's web site discussing the ethics of war and peace, global social justice, religion in politics, and other international policy issues. They state they are nonpartisan and independent on their site.
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The Art Miles Mural Project

For Students 9th - 10th
An internet project that promotes global peace and harmony through mural art. Every student can become involved and express cooperation rather than violence; peace rather than war.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: My Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
A global internet project that allows students to contribute stories about people that they admire and respect. Through these stories, children build a peaceful relationship with other students from around the globe.
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Outside My Window

For Students 9th - 10th
Students at Evergreeen Valley High school in San Jose, CA invite others to send them photographs taken outside their windows to promote unity and friendship around the world.
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United Nations: Introduction of Un to Children (Chinese)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
These are the Chinese language pages of the UN's CyberSchool Bus site. Not as much content as the English version but pages do include resources and information about different nations and cities, UN-sponsored children's events (make a...
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Al Mashriq: Naguib Mahfouz

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes Mahfouz and his acceptance of the Nobel Prize in 1989. Includes pictures and links to related information.