The following links lead to sites that offer resources that can be used in classroom settings or with youth groups in other settings.
Curricula and lesson plans on global issues are available at some of the sites. |
Education:
"...enhances
growth
and freedom
while putting
the child at the
centre of the
whole
educational
enterprise."
— The Salesians
of Don Bosco
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- NEW The Center for Courage & Renewal
The Center for Courage & Renewal helps foster personal and professional renewal through retreats that offer the time and space to reflect on life and work.
- NEW ChildInfo
The site provides statistics about women and children around the world.
- Concern Worldwide US Inc.
- Cyber School Bus
The United Nations Cyberschoolbus is a website about global issues and the UN, for students ages 5-18 and their teachers.
- Christian Foundation for Children and Aging
- Educating for a Happy Life in Don Bosco’s Way
This website is dedicated to Don Bosco’s method of education interpreted for teachers, parents and youth leaders of all faiths. It is written chiefly for a South Asian audience and contains English resources for further information and study.
- Educator’s Guide to the Millennium Development Goals
- Facing the Future: Critical Thinking; Global Perspectives; Informed Action
- Free the Children: Children Helping Children Through Education
- Free Rice
An interactive site that allows visitors to donate rice as they improve their vocabulary, knowledge of geography, math, chemistry, art, or language.
- Global Poverty & Solidarity: A Curriculum for Youth
- NEW Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) with the mission of providing a world-class education to anyone, anywhere.
- Model UN
In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization's agenda. Students make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the conference rules of procedure - all in the interest of mobilizing "international cooperation" to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.
- NGLS Millennium Development Goal Website
This is a concise and complete treatment of the MDGs.
- Taking it Global
A global network engaging youth in global issues and creating positive change.
- Wing Clips: Movie clips that illustrate and inspire
Now you can view inspirational movie clips from many of your favorite films. These WingClips™ can also be downloaded to use in your school, church or other organization for FREE.
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