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Window into Global History

Window into Global History

Explore in-depth, video-centric lesson plans at Windows into Global History.

June 16th, 2008 | 1 comment | 1,142 Views
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The Effects of Globalization: Introduction

The Effects of Globalization: Introduction

Use this lesson to explore the theme of economics. Students investigate the impact of the World Trade Organization in developing countries.

June 15th, 2008 | 1 comment | 2,748 Views
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Are All Children at the Same Starting Gate?: Introduction

Are All Children at the Same Starting Gate?: Introduction

In this lesson, students get a glimpse of education's status, role, and impact in developing and developed nations; explore the factors that impede schooling; examine efforts to ensure universal access to education; and undertake a project that supports these efforts.

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China’s Rule of Law: Changing with the Times?: Introduction

China’s Rule of Law: Changing with the Times?: Introduction

Students identify and analyze the positive and negative effects of China's changing legal system. They examine the nation's rule of law to determine its improvement potential and build on their findings to design a program to promote a just and efficient legal system in China.

June 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,033 Views
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Violence As A Means of Resistance: Introduction

Violence As A Means of Resistance: Introduction

With this case study, students will explore the question of whether violence is an acceptable means of resistance to oppression or whether diplomacy and political solutions must be pursued instead.

June 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,285 Views
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Something’s Fishy in Scotland: Introduction

Something’s Fishy in Scotland: Introduction

Explore the plight of fishing families in Scotland by researching the impact of the European Union's fishing policies on the social/personal, environmental, economic, and political realities of a small community.

June 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 861 Views
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Human Rights Basics: Introduction

Human Rights Basics: Introduction

In order to help children explore those issues that are specific to themselves and to children's/human rights, one must first explore the basic similarities and common needs of all people.

June 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,053 Views
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Accountability for Human Rights Violations: Introduction

Accountability for Human Rights Violations: Introduction

This lesson plan provides an opportunity to explore human rights violations and international courts of law. Students focus primarily on the case study of Slobodan Miloseviç's regime.

June 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,062 Views
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Rwanda: A Nation Recovering and Rebuilding: Introduction

Rwanda: A Nation Recovering and Rebuilding: Introduction

Students will learn about the history of Rwanda and the genocide that killed 800,000 men, women, and children.

June 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 975 Views
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The Growth of Business and the Rise of Conservative Islam in Turkey: Introduction

The Growth of Business and the Rise of Conservative Islam in Turkey: Introduction

In this lesson, students will view the film "Turkey's Tigers," as well as explore these topics of religion and economy more closely through using articles and information available on the Internet.

June 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,159 Views
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