Resources for Educators World View’s resource page brims with excellent education resources in global studies. No matter your discipline, there is good information out there that can help you bring an even stronger global perspective to your classroom or school. We have compiled many strong web sites and lesson plans in the categories provided below. We regularly add new links, so check back with us often. If you find a useful website not on our lists, please let us know. Subject: Region: Grade: Additional Resources: Educational Organizations and Professional DevelopmentGrants and Awards (including travel) Study Abroad for Students
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My Wonderful World - Geography Awareness Week Geography Awareness Week Celebrate Geography and The New Age of Exploration November 17th through the 23rd in 2013. Celebrated in conjunction with the National Geographic Society’s 125th Birthday the week's theme focuses on how geography enables us all to be intrepid explorers in our own way. Check out the newly created archive of past Geography Awareness Week materials, a new suite of resources all about Geography as a field and discipline, and even more tips and tools to plan your own GeoWeek celebrations! Read more about the history and purpose behind Geography Awareness Week. Looking for even more resources? Maps.com Learn geography the fun way! When you get interactive with world maps, you won’t believe what you learn. Best of all, it doesn’t feel like learning at all. In order to be aware of all that goes on in your world today, you have to know where countries are located and how they impact on current events. There are a number of free map games to discover: Now, when you hear about threats going on in the Middle East or political developments in Europe, you’ll quickly and easily know just where to look. So, the next time someone wants to know the difference between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, you’ll have the answer. Learn about the continents or delve into what comprises a country such as Russia. Make free map games a regular part of your learning regimen.
Globalization 101: a student's guide to globalization Social Studies for Kids North Carolina Council on Economic Education - Home Page Core Documents of United States Democracy, Cornette Library, WTAMU To provide American citizens direct online access to the basic Federal Government documents that define our democratic society, a core group of current and historical Government publications was made available via GPO Access. These titles contain information which is vital to the democratic process and critical to an informed electorate. This page archives and updates the GPO Access page, with some additions. Because this page was mainly a collection of links from various web sites, it was not migrated to govinfo.gov. Cornerstone Documents Congressional Presidential Judicial Regulatory Demographic Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1878-2012; now published by ProQuest, print copies available in Cornette Library Economic Miscellaneous
Social Studies NOTE :: Various file formats are used on this page that may require download. If larger than 1mb, it will take longer to download. For instructions or more information, please visit our download page. Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote effective citizenry. United States Senate Youth Program The United States Senate Youth Program is an educational opportunity for outstanding high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in public service. For additional information contact: Michelle McLaughlin NC Senate Youth Program Coordinator michelle.mclaughlin@dpi.nc.gov Ben Stockdale and Gordon Bailey White Selected as 2012 Senate Youth Delegates Ben Stockdale is junior class president at Polk County High School in Columbus, NC. Gordon Bailey White is vice president of the Forsyth Country Day School’s student government. Professional Development Opportunities for K-12 Social Studies Educators