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Making teaching and learning fun |
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This is a fantastic organization that deals with Global Issues. They have lesson plans and an entire curriculum that you can download for free. In particular there are some great activities to teach “disparity” |
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The following are very useful links for teaching globalization in Socials Studies 10. They are all tried and tested. Check them out. We will continue to add these when we come across more good sites. |
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Alberta Online Guide to Implementation This is Alberta Educations official online resource to help teachers implement curricular changes. It has many useful skill based activities as well as lesson ideas. |
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IRIN-Humanitarian News and Analysis Great source of news, video productions and photos of the developing world. A visit to this site is highly recommended. |
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Very good reference site for economic issues of globalization. One should really read the article on the Causes of Poverty by Anup Shah. |
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There are many of these Carbon Footprint type sites. This one really drives home the impact of our interaction with the environment. The conclusion of the quiz tells us how many earths are needed to sustain our lifestyle. |
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Satirical website. This link is a good satirical music video about Big Box Stores, outsourcing sweatshops and consumerism. |
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Feed the world. This site allows you to play a game. With each correct answer you win rice that will be donated to the UN Food Program. |
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This site has everything you need to get socially active! It is a project of “Action without borders”. It is an interactive site where organization and individuals can share resources in their efforts to bring a better quality of life to all people. Make sure you check out their Teacher Connection. |