The
Global Education Club
The
Global Education Club
Resources
There
are so many resources available! Here are a few.
Check the internet, school
libraries, and education conference sales tables for many many more.
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Global Education Organizations |
Australia Global Education Website
Excellent information on global education, issues, resources, case
studies, at primary and secondary levels.
The American Forum for Global Education
Issues information, teaching materials, lesson ideas for integrating
Global Education into the classroom.
The Council for Global Education
Dedicated to the development of a new model of education for the child
in the 21st century. CGE facilitates the creation and implementation of
curriculum, programs and policies that prepare children for success in the
emerging global community. CGE envisions a future where values such as peace,
co-existence, respect and responsibility are intricately integrated into the
educational environment. In-service teacher training.
Global Education O
The front cover
of a
calendar by the Global Club, with art and interviews by students Kindergarten to
Grade 8 on their opinions of what everyone in the world needs. Sold for $1, with
proceeds donated to an environmental organization.
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Understanding Global Issues |
Country Reports
Site provides country information that your students need in one simple
location.
Environmental and Plastics Industry
Council
Information and teaching resources
Maquila
Solidarity Network
Information about Canadian consumed products that are produced in developing
country sweatshops under poor conditions.
Norberts Bookmarks for A Better World
Links to sites on a variety of
development and global issues
New Society Publishers
New Society Publishers focuses on
books that contribute in fundamental ways to building an ecologically
sustainable and just society.
New Internationalist Magazine
Superb monthly international magazine with current issues and successful
projects throughout the world. Focus on developing countries and communities,
with a wide variety of international writers and observers. Statistics,
information, photographs, articles in easily readable form.
Understanding Global Issues
Publisher and distributor of information to understand the issues facing
our planet and its people.
The
Western Wall
A Web cam and lots of information on
one of the most holy of Jewish sites, the Western or "Wailing"
Wall.
What
Kind of World
An educational program designed to teach youth in elementary and junior high
schools about the UN and international issues from a Canadian perspective. three
1-hour lessons package for teachers.
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Teaching Materials |
Planet Earth Pages,
Rights and Responsibilities
By Kitty Cochrane
Reviewing Rights and responsibilities of all people. Activities for all grade
levels.
Canadian
International Development Agency
Canadian Federal Government Agency, helping with development and relief.
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education
Published once a year. It seeks to further the study and practice of
environmental education. Arts and science Division, Yukon College, Box 2799, Whitehorse,
Y1A 5K4
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Teaching activities, bright yellow plastic Braille rulers, video on
the inventor of Braille.
Center For Race and Culture
Dedicated to the elimination of racism. CRC focuses much of its efforts on
developing and promoting anti-racist and multicultural educational tools and
resources for schools and teachers. CRC also raises awareness about the
consequences of racism, its sources and causes, as well as ways to combat racism
through many year-round events.
Earth Day
Materials, ideas for activities, resources, posters, brochures, Solutions
Newsletter, EcoKids Club
Free classroom-ready educational resources for ages 7-12,
award-winning environmental web site. From Earth Day
Canada
Green Street
A program that actively engages students in environmental
stewardship activities that made a difference locally and globally. User
friendly, programs aligned to the curriculum.
Green Teacher Magazine
Excellent magazine written and edited by educators. Articles and
ideas on environmental and global lessons and activities.
tim@greenteacher.com
Idealist: Action Without Borders
Materials and ideas for teaching global issues. Links to organizations
started by children.
Learning
Network
Global Education learning resources, links.
National Film Board of Canada
Many excellent films that can be borrowed relating to all global issues,
including : Balablok, Ananse's Farm, The Bead Game, Beginnings, The Big
Snit, A Chairy Tale, The Day Off, The Dog's Tale: A Mexican Parable,
Duel-Duo, "E", Elephantrio, Espolio, Every Child, Fine Feathers, The
Hoarder, Hunger, Icarus, In a Box, The Magic Flute, Memories of War,
Neighbours, Oddball, Paradise, Pies, The Sand Castle, A Special Letter,
Tchou-Tchou, Toys, The Trout That Stole The Rainbow, Under The Rainbow.
Peace Corps World Wise Schools
Innovative education program engaging students in an enquiry about
the world, themselves and others. Excellent lesson plans, activities, case
studies from around the world.
Re-Energy
Construction plans you can download. Explore the science and technology behind renewable
energy. Student projects for wind turbines, solar ovens, biogas generators. From
Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development.
Seeds Green Schools Program http://www.greenschools.ca/home.html
Log 100 simple environmental action activities carried out by students in
regular class activities and you will be a Green School! Kit includes video,
trophy, binder, certificates, progress chart, stickers, Earthball....
Sort It Out
Sort It Out is a package of
resources for Alberta students and educators about waste management, using the
City of Edmonton as an example.
Teaching About Climate
Change
Excellent collection
of teaching ideas written by Canadian teachers. Edited by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn, New Society Publishers, ISBS
086571-437-1 95 Robert Street, Toronto ON M5S 2K5 (416)960-1244
United Nations
Peace, poverty, women's rights,
"Saving
Tomorrow" lesson and unit plans
for teachers.
The Valentine Tree Program
by Save The Children. A global
Education program for young learners, grades K-8.
World
Vision
Classroom ready resources for teaching Global Issues grades 2-12
Children's Rights, Current Issues in Global Population, Growing up in the South,
Landmines Kit, No More Hunger, Rich World-Poor World, Hunger Not so Far Away,
Poverty's Woman. 1-800-268-1650
deved@worldvision.ca
World Wise School
Educators
Lesson plans and study guides, offered through the Peace Corps.
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Books |
Environment 1989, Readings for Senior
Secondary Social Studies
Victoria International Development Education
Association, 407-620 View St., Victoria, BC
V8W 1J6 Tel: (205)385-2333
"Within Our Reach", Helping students develop
an international perspective
Unicef Units Grades 1-4 and 5-8
"A Developing World" "Development Day
Activities" "International Development Week Activity
Guides"
Update, The Magazine for Environmental Educators
Friends of Environmental Education Society of
Alberta, 320-9939 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta T5J
2X5
The Supermarket Tour: A Handbook For Education and Action
OPIRG 201, 455 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5B
1A2
"Rethinking Columbus, Rethinking Schools"
1001 E. Keefe Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212,
(414)964-9646
Bibliography of Learning and Teaching Resources to Support Cultural
Diversity
1984 Alberta Education, Curriculum Branch, 11160 Jasper Ave.,
Edmonton, T5K 0L2
"What a Child Can Do", Canadian Red Cross Society
9931-106 St., Edmonton, AB, T5K 1E2
"Under the Christmas Tree: Creative Alternatives to a Consumer Christmas"
David and Elizabeth Morely, 1990 Seal Books, Lorraine Greey Publications
Limited, 56 The Esplanade, Ste 303, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1A7 ISBN
0-7704-2409-0 (Royalties from the book go to Pueblito, helping children and
women in Latin America).
"Small World" slides, activities, cassette for primary classes
David and Elizabeth Morley, Pueblito Canada
#304-720 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2T9 (416)963-8846
pueblito@web.net
www.pueblito.org
"No Time To Play: Child Workers in the Global Economy"
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions,
Eileen Cadman, 1996, ISBN 2-87390-030-X,
CLC Prairie Region, 1888 Angus St, Regina Saskatchewan, S4T 1Z4
"Children's Literature: Springboard to Understanding the Developing
World"
Curriculum Guide Gr 3-8, Unicef (Ontario)
"Make a World of Difference: Creative Activities for Global Learning"
The Office on Global Education, Friendship Press, P.O. Box 37844,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45222-0844 ISBN 0-377-00211-7
"Winning Ideas to Stop Racism" and "Let's Stop Racism"
(free activities, stickers, posters, teacher's
guides, in French and English for all grades)
Canadian Heritage 1-888-march21 or
www.march21.com
"Trash Attack: Garbage and What We Can Do About It"
by Candace Savage, Douglas & McIntyre,
Toronto/Vancouver, 1990, ISBN 0-88894-826-3
"Buried In Garbage"
by Bobbie Kalman & Janine Schaub, Crabtree Publishing
Company,
1991, 1110 Damato Rd, Unit 4, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 2P3
"Nimby: To Consume or Conserve" game and information kit
Alberta Environmental Protection Education Branch,
9915-108 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K2G8
Toll-free dial 310-0000, ask for 427-6310
"World Food Day: Food for All" activities and information
The World Food Day Association of Canada, 323 rue
Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7Z2
(613)233-9002
Oxfam Canada 1011 Bloor St. W., Toronto, Ontario M6H 1M1
(416)535-6767
toronto@oxfam.ca
www.oxfam.ca
"Teaching About Trees: A Resource Kit"
(teaching booklets for ages 5-13, tree starting
kits.)
Prentice Hall and Ginn Canada, 671 Danforth Ave, Ste
308, Toronto, Ontario, M4J 1L3 (416)4812, 1-800-748-0255
Social
Studies Grade 8 Brazil; Alberta Education Project
by Louella Cronkhite, Alberta
Teachers Association, 11010-142 St Edmonton, Alberta T5N 2R1
(780)447-9400
"Children Of The World: A Primary Unit"
by Earl Choldin, 1989, Alberta Global
Education Project, Alberta Teacher's Association, 11010-142 St Edmonton,
Alberta T5N 2R1 (780)447-9400
"The Little Cooks"
Recipes from children around the world for boys and girls. Adapted and
illustrated by Eve Tharlet. (available through Unicef)
Games Around The World (available through Unicef)
Raffi: "Songs "One Light, One Sun," "Like Me and You" on the album, One Light, One, Sun (Homeland Publishing, 1985)
Let's Celebrate! Canada's Special Days by Caroline Parry. Describes the customs which many cultural, social and religious groups in Canada celebrate. Kids Can Press Ltd.
Rescue Mission Planet
Earth
The Earth Summit, held in June 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, was the largest meeting
of world leaders ever. Together these leaders created a document called Agenda
21, a blueprint for saving Planet Earth. In this book thousands of kids from
nearly 100 countries have worked together in an extraordinary effort to find out
what was agreed to in this important document. This book was designed, written
and illustrated by children for children to inspire young people all over the
world to join the rescue mission to save our planet. With intro by Boutros
Boutros-Ghali, Secretary-General of the United Nations. 1994, Kingfisher Books,
95 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10016, ISBN 1-85697-175-9
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More Links |
Martin Luther King Jr. Center
for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc.
Global March Against Child Labour
websites on Children's rights
Hunger, Breast Cancer, Rainforest, Animal Rescue and Child Health Click to give free donations.
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Education Club
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