Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kipsigis
Kipsigis are the southernmost and most populous of the Kalenjin peoples of Kenya. The term "Kalenjin" (lit. "I say to you") was coined in radio broadcasts and at political rallies during the late colonial period, at a time when political...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Hazara
Most Hazara live in central Afghanistan in an area known as the Hazarajat. Others live in areas north of the Hindu Kush. The Hazarajat and other Hazara territories are mountainous. The climate is severe in winter, with heavy snowfall;...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Gusii
The Gusii are divided into seven clan clusters: Kitutu (Getutu), North Mugirango, South Mugirango, Majoge, Wanjare (Nchari), Bassi, and Nyaribari. Gusiiland is located in western Kenya, 50 kilometers east of Lake Victoria. Since...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Iraqw
The Iraqw are an agrico-pastoral people who live in north-central Tanzania. With the expansion of their territory, the Iraqw have come to interact and coexist with other ethnic groups. Maize is the staple crop of the Iraqw; it is...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bagirmi Kinship
The term "Bagirmi" refers to a multi-ethnic society organized as an archaic state. Major populations in the Bagirmi region were the Barma, who formed and dominated the state; Arabs, who were its most numerous inhabitants; and the Fulani,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Almost Sunrise: Lesson Plan: Moral Injury and the Moral Ambiguities of War
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a term many students may know. This lesson invites student to gain a deeper understanding of moral injury and develop greater empathy for the challenges returning veterans face. Using video...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Almost Sunrise: Lesson Plan Clips
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a term many young scholars may know. This lesson invites student to gain a deeper understanding of moral injury and develop greater empathy for the challenges returning veterans face. Using five...
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National Mental Health Awareness Day: Materials
Posters, banners, notes and tips for speeches and newspaper editorials, a proclamation template, pamphlets and other great materials you can use to raise awareness about children's mental health issues or participate in Children's Mental...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Moche Culture, an Introduction
Moche architects and artists raised spectacular adobe platforms and pyramids and created exquisite ceramics and jewelry. View pictures and read descriptions of Moche artwork and culture in this essay.
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Safe Water Science: Lesson Downloads
A collection of downloadable, ready-to-use lessons and student worksheets aimed to raise awareness of the need for safe drinking water. Lessons are investigative in nature and utilize inexpensive materials that can be purchased at most...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Raising Children With More Than One Language
How can you help your students who are speaking one language at home that differs with the language spoken at school? This site offers insight into teaching students with this delicate balance in mind.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Addressing Worldview Difference in Cross Cultural Conflicts: Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how to raise the issue of possible cultural influence in conflict or conflict resolution situations and work with parties to address the issue. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled...
International Reading Association
Reading Online: "A Horizon of Possibilities": Multiethnic Literature Instruction
Research and ideas to improve understanding of multiethnic literature as a means of raising cultural awareness and acceptance.
REMC Association of Michigan
Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 20. Global Collaboration
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...
Climate Literacy
Clean: Public Service Announcement (Psa) for Grades 6 12
Students study climate change and create a Public Service Announcement that communicates their understanding of the science, raises awareness about climate change, and motivates people to take action.
Other
American Youth Policy Forum: Thinking About Tests and Testing [Pdf]
A comprehensive primer in assessment literacy that seeks to raise awareness of key aspects about tests and testing issues. Explains essential statistical terms associated with testing (mean, modes, medians, distribution, dispersion,...
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Aids.org
This is AIDS.org, educating, raising awareness, and building community regarding the AIDS virus. Includes facts, information on testing, news, books, programs, and more.
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society: Our Global Cancer Control Work
Find the latest news and reports raising awareness on World Cancer Day and every day. The urgency for fighting and finding cures through events like this and research being done globally is necessary to combat the pandemic.
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Canada's Important Bird Areas
Fact pages for many of Canada's birds can be found on this site. The site aims to raise awareness about efforts to conserve bird populations. There is excellent information about how climate change affects birds, and what birds need in...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Innovative Ideas to Curb Food Waste
Article reports on some interesting strategies that schools and restaurants are using to help raise awareness and combat food waste. Includes video.
Other
Pacer Center: National Bullying Prevention Center
Find information about National Bullying Prevention Month, videos, stories, and resources that include educator toolkits and educational activities to raise awareness about bullying and suggestions on how to handle it. There are also...
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Medecins Sans Frontieres
"MSF is an independent humanitarian medial aid agency committed to two objectives: providing medical aid wherever needed, regardless of race, religion, politics or sex and raising awareness of the plight of te people we help".
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World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day happens every year in February to educate and raise awareness and funds for cancer research for the millions who are diagnosed every year with the disease.
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Unicef: Voices of Youth
UNICEF's youth section provides information on how to help this famous non-profit with its mission, a forum, real-life stories from people in less-developed countries, educational games and "what do you think" questions, and materials to...