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Beyond the headlines: Kyrgyzstan

In this lesson, students research the recent history of the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan and explore its strategic significance for world powers.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)

By Jacqueline Olich.

India's path to independence

This interdisciplinary plan includes the study of the effects of imperialism and India's struggle for independence through history texts, literary works, and online resources. Activities include a seminar, research, and a news broadcast. Although this unit is designed for integrated English II and World Civilizations, lessons can be adapted to other class structures.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Marian Johnson.

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Asia for Educators

Features classroom materials and teaching guides on Asia for use by educators and students in world history, culture, geography, art, and literature. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Columbia University

Beyond the Fire: Teen Experiences of War

The film Beyond the Fire introduces the real-life stories of 15 teenagers, now living in the U.S., who have survived war in seven war zones. These stories tell of loss, hope, fear, strength and despair—and most of all, resilience. At this... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Independent Television Service

Children's BBC Newsround

A United Kingdom news website with articles about events, arts and science that will be useful to anyone interested in what's happening in the world. Browse thematic picturecollections, play a game, participate in an online opinion poll, or just catch up... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: BBC News

Cool Planet for Teachers

This site from OxFam helps teachers bring global issues into the classroom. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: OxFam

Coverdell World Wise Schools

Designed to integrate the experience of Peace Corps volunteers with the study world regions, history, and current events. There are also elements designed to promote service learning. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Peace Corps

CultureQuest

This program helps students to understand and appreciate other cultures of the world. It provides the resources that will make the culminating web project a success. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Center for School Development of the School of Education, The City College of the City University of New York.

EDSITEment - Lesson Plans for History and Social Studies

The lesson plans available on this site are organized into U.S. History and World History, with subcategories within each group. The main History and Social Studies page is divided into two content area tabs: Lesson pLans and Websites. The Subject Navigator... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities

From Silk to Oil: Cross-Cultural Connections Along the Silk Roads

Developed for high school teachers, this curriculum guide features five sections that explore the geography, ethnic relations and political history, exchange of goods and ideas, religions, and art along the Silk Road. The global studies curriculum begins... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: China Institute

Frontline World: Stories from a Small Planet

Frontline World offers a glimpse into the lives of people across the globe through video and additional resources.Frontline World tells stories in video; each feature is about twenty minutes in length and can be viewed from the... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: PBS

Odyssey Online

Explore the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and 19th - 20th century sub-Saharan Africa through museum objects in this comprehensive and informative site from the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and the Memorial Art... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University

Vietnamese Americans

An interdisciplinary curriculum and resource guide about the history and people of Vietnam, the Vietnamese diaspora, and the experience of Vietnamese people in the United States. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Southern Poverty Law Center