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Geographypods

Geographypods: Global Interactions: Measuring Global Interactions

For Students 11th - 12th
This learning module examines what globalization is and how it affects different regions of the world. It looks at different aspects of globalization, including global interactions through technology. Includes student tasks, videos,...
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REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 20. Global Collaboration

For Students 9th - 10th
In this module, students will learn to identify the characteristics of effective global collaborators, the importance of respect for others' cultures, and how to apply these skills in a global collaboration. They will examine a global or...
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Global Environment: Considering u.s. Policy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through videos and handouts, students gain a better understanding of what U.S. policy should be concerning global environmental issues. They willexplore four divergent policy options on the question of U.S. global environment policy and...
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Microsoft

Microsoft: Globalization Comes to the Table

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine globalization by researching the issues surrounding one of the several controversies involving food, and then grappling with those issues in a summit. The lesson plan includes student activities, resources, and a...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Earth's Energy Sources (Pre Assessment)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A pre-assessment at the beginning of a unit on global atmospheric change. It checks understanding of issues around climate change and the impact it has on the environment and on human health. The lesson and accompanying slideshow can...
Website
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: The Secretary of State

For Students 9th - 10th
The archived site for the US State Department with information prior to 2001. Gives student information on policy, services, global issues, the Department itself, outreach and regions.
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Geographypods

Geographypods: Introducing Global Development

For Students 9th - 10th
This exercise has five objectives: to find out how big the gap between rich and poor is, to learn a little more about the issues facing people with limited access to food around the world and the features and extent of malnutrition, to...
Article
Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Absolute Pacifism?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the issue of pacifism from a Catholic perspective.
Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Prehistoric Climate Change and Why It Matters Today

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Introduce students to environmental issues by studying a time of rapid global warming that occurred 50 million years ago. Lessons, video segments and interactive activities will engage students as they learn about average annual...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: A Role Playing Debate About Globalization (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An instructional plan that asks students to consider how sweatshop factory labor impacts living conditions in China and to determine how U.S. corporations and consumers contribute to their continued existence. The plan requires students...
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: The u.s. Role in the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will debate the questions of America's role in the world, what issues are of most concern to us, and what kind of world do we want in the 21st century? Note: Video content may not load in archived version.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:world in the Balance: Who Will Take the Heat?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine the environmental, economic and political issues surrounding global climate change policy. Conduct a role-play, and explore the options available to tackle global climate issues.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What's a Kid to Do?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students write letters as part of an environmental action campaign. They become more aware of global environmental problems and play a part in their solution.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: How Can I Help Change the World?

For Teachers 6th
This lesson gives students ideas in which they can make a difference in the world.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Teachers: Lessons: Wall of Dreams

For Students 9th - 10th
Read personal dreams for America's future, and share one of your own. Hundreds of dreams from across the country and around the world, all in hope for a better tomorrow.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Bush and the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
2001 story of Bush's decision to reject the Kyoto treaty. News article as well as transcript, audio and video of debate between four environmental experts on the impact of this decision.

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