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A Life Like Mine
Posted by: mmerryfield on Wednesday, March 3, 2010A Life Like Mine tells the story of how children live around the world through four themes: survival, development, protection, participation. Excellent images and text suitable for upper elementary and middle school students. Truly has a global perspective. Includes many visuals and maps.
Is is published by UNICEF.
The Globalization Reader.
Posted by: admin on Monday, February 8, 2010Recommended because this highly touted work contains a fair and balanced set of essays on the economic, political, and cultural aspects of globalization. It is extremely helpful to anyone who wishes to make sense of the various sides of the contemporary globalization debate. Developed by Deborah Hutton & Brian Winchest, 02/2004.
Citation: Lechner, Frank, & Boli, John. (Eds.). (2003). Oxford: Blackwell.
Annual Editions: Global Issues 09/10. (2009).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because new editions each year contain collections of 30-40 up to date articles from scholars and the world press that examine the most important global issues facing the planet. The book has a world map, a glossary, a topic guide, and a list of related websites. This is one of many Annual Editions series. Others (see list on the Annual Editions website) are also relevant to specific issues as well as regional studies.
Citation: Jackson, Robert M. (editor). Guilford, CT: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin. http://www.dushkin.com
Global History: Geopolitical Patterns & Cultural Diffusion. (1999).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it provides a chronological treatment of major world events and cultural developments. The standards-based thematic essays concentrate on (historical, geographic, economic, and political) analysis and writing skills. The nine units are recommended for middle and high school students. The units are (1) Introduction to Global History, (2) Ancient World: Civilization & Religion, (3) Expanding Zones of Exchange & Encounter, (4) Global Interactions, (5) The First Global Age, (6) An Age of Revolutions ,(7) A Half Century of Crisis & Achievement, (8) The World since 1945, and (9) Global Connections & Interactions. The book also contains an extensive glossary and index, unit assessments, illustrations, and maps and a map list, Concentrates on thematic essay and document-based question writing skills for new assessments.
Citation: Kime, Sue Anne, & Stitch, Paul. Middletown, NY: N & N Publishing Company, Inc. http://www.nandnpublishing.com
Globalization and the Challenges of a New Century: A Reader. (2000).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it explores globalization and its impact from interdisciplinary perspectives. The ten-part book explores global order and disorder, the new nature of national borders, conflict and security in a new world order, globalization and the evolution of democracy, the new global economy, doing business in the information age, forecasting the future, the environment, and an emerging global culture.
Citation: O’Meara, Patrick, Mehlinger, Howard D., & Krain, Matthew (editors). Bloomington: Indiana University Press.
On Prejudice: A Global Perspective. (1993).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it presents the works of acclaimed writers who analyze, explore, and discuss the pervasiveness of prejudice throughout human history (i.e., slavery, the Holocaust, apartheid, ethnic conflict in Europe and Africa, etc.). The book is divided into three sections: Section 1 uses essays to introduce readers to the values of prejudice, Section 2 explores prejudice through intercultural fiction and poetry, and Section 3 offers written works that explore hope, reconciliation, commonality, and peace. The book also provides (1) brief bibliographical biographies of contributors, (2) an appendix of selected human rights declarations and statements on race, and (3) a resource list of organizations that promote global understanding and the eradication of prejudice worldwide.
Citation: Gioseffi, Daniela. New York: Anchor Books/Doubleday.
Teaching about Global Awareness with Simulations & Games. (1994).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it contains simulations and games for middle and high school students to help them explore global issues (i.e., technology and development, politics, human rights, and world trade and interdependence). The activity book contains detailed instructions/debriefing information and reproducible handouts.
Citation: Lamy, Steven, et al. Denver: Center for Teaching International Relations (CTIR) ($34.95).
The State of the Women: Women’s Status around the Globe: Work, Health, Education, and Personal Freedom, 2nd edition (1997).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it explores women’s lives across continents and cultures. The book contains full-color maps, text, and other graphics that focus on (1) equality, motherhood, feminisms, beauty culture, women at work, women in the global economy, changing households, domestic violence, time budgets, girl children, lesbian rights, women in government, etc.
Citation: Seager, Joni. London: Penguin.
The State of the World Atlas: The Unique Visual Survey of Political, Economic, and Social Trends, 6th edition. (1999).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it contains key political, economic, and social indicators translated into full-color maps and graphics. The book provides visual representations of such topics as (1) international debt and inflation, (2) production of goods and services, (3) population growth and migrations, (4) pressures on the environment, (5) military spending and arms trade, (6) freedom of expression, (7) religion and the rise of fundamentalism, (8) racism and gender politics, and (9) language and illiteracy.
Citation: Smith, Dan, & Kidron, Michael. London: Penguin.
The State of the War and Peace Atlas, 3rd edition (1997).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it provides global overviews on (1) international terrorism, (2) landmine and military dumping grounds, (3) military spending and nuclear testing, (4) arsenals and the arms trade, and (5) NATO and the UN. The book also provides full-color maps that explore (1) the dynamics of war, (2) wars of identity and belief, (3) wars of poverty and power, (4) the military world, and (5) the dynamics of peace.
Citation: Smith, Dan. London: Penguin.
Teaching World History: A Resource Book. (1997).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it provides lesson plans and ideas that focus on cross-cultural exchange, global themes, and comparative analyses in order to teach historical thinking and inquiry. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 explores approaches to teaching world history and provides world history curricular models; Part 2 explores world history topics and issues (i.e., gender, religion, art, environment, civilizations, political systems, literature, trade, technology, philosophy, etc.); Part 3 provides strategies and lessons for elementary through graduate-level students.
Citation: Roupp, Heidi (editor). Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharp.
Navigating World History
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this book is a magisterial overview of the history and current state of this exciting field. Patrick Manning presents an invigorating picture of the teaching, research, and professional agendas that have shaped the evolution of world history in the academy. This lively study in the indispensable work for those who want a sure, insightful guide not only to world history but to the complexities of its historiography. Reviewed by Bonnie G. Smith, Professor of History, Rutgers University.
Citation: Manning, Patrick New York: Plagrave NacMillan, 2003
Another World is Possible
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this film presents a sampling of the events and issues at The World Social Forum held Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2002. The World Social Forum was attended by 11,000 young people, non-governmental organizations, indigenous peoples, farmers, labour, and public officials. The event was in response to the World Economic Forum held in New York. This is an excellent film which presents alternative positions to the global governance debate. This 24 minute film is appropriate for grades 10-12. The film was produced in 2002 by Moving Images and directed by Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Global Issues (3rd Ed.)
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in global policy. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading environmentalists, scientists, and policy makers, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. For each issue, the editor provides a concise instruduction and postscript summary. The introduction sets the stage for the debate as it is argued in the “yes” and “no” readings, and the postscript briefly reviews the opposing view and suggests additional readings on the controversial issue under discussion.
Citation: Harf, James E. & Lombardi, Mark Owen Dubuque, Iowa: McGraw-Hill. 2005.
Yoruba Folktales (1987)
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this book includes seven Yoruba folktales especially for young adults, but of universal appeal. Beautiful black and white ink drawings illustrate the tales whose cast of characters include humans, a goddess, an elephant woman, a boa constrictor and a shell-man.
Citation: Tutuola, Amos African Books Collective.
Life: The Story So Far
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this is the introduction to a major new series about how the newly globalized world economy is affecting ordinary people across the planet. Although most people today are better fed, clothed and educated than ever before, there’s also increasing anxiety about the future, and millions more now live in absolute poverty. The three highest-earning people in the world make more than the world’s poorest 40 countries combined.
Power Shift: Energy + Sustainability.
Posted by: admin onRecommended because hosted and narrated by Cameron Diaz, this exciting four-part program circles the globe, exploring the remarkable ways that energy touches our daily lives. Cleverly weaving together the lives of astronauts in the Space Station, villagers in the Amazon, and an actress in Hollywood, the film examines vital energy issues and suggests ways that students can create a sustainable future.Power Shift serves as a terrific thought-starter and discussion tool for sparking a conversation around energy, sustainability, and technology.
Worlds Out of Time
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this fascinating documentary examines the widespread invasion of western consumerism into other cultures via mass communication, and television in particular. As ten computer experts, scientists, philosophers, and authors from around the planet present their outlooks, WORLDS OUT OF TIME draws attention to the new approach to living in contemporary times. This global culture may mark the end of traditional societies, but it may also provide solutions to problems facing large segments of the population, as information becomes easily, inexpensively, and immediately available to anyone anywhere. Incorporating advanced 3D computer graphics and presented in an “interface” which may very well resemble the packaging for tomorrow’s information, WORLDS OUT OF TIME portrays a world becoming increasingly homogenous as it metamorphoses into a unified digital society.
BBC Online Network
Posted by: admin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010Recommended because this web site provides up-to-the-minute coverage of a wide assortment of ethnic and religious conflicts. By clicking on Front Page, you can access major stories pertaining to conflicts currently taking place. By clicking on World, you can access five regions of the world. After clicking on the region you desire, you can access particular countries in that region. Many times additional information can be obtained by clicking Relevant Stories links and clicking Internet Links. This site is appropriate for grades 7-12. Many selections provide excellent maps, video and audio presentations.
World Press Review Library of International Affairs
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this is a wonderful site for grades 9-12. By clicking on a particular region listed under World Headlines, students are exposed to numerous stories which cover ethnic or religious conflict. Students can obtain primary sources, use a world atlas, and receive international perspectives on current events. There is also a discussion guide and vocabulary comprehension section.
CorpWatch
Posted by: admin onRecommended because of its diverse resources ranging from basic facts on corporate power (of the largest 100 economies in the world today, 51 are corporations), to definitions of key terms used in the globalization debate to in-depth articles analyzing the corporate globalization process. CorpWatch counters corporate-led globalization through education, network-building, and activism. Topics and materials included in this site are perspectives about global issues from all parts of the world, organized by headings: Background, Related Links, Take Action, and Featured Articles. Start by the Corporate Globalization Fact Sheet (have your students check out these facts) and Grassroots Globalization (have your students predict possible outcomes of various social movements that become global) – both are links in the left hand column. Be aware of the fact that different sections have been updated at different times, but materials seem relevant. Developed by Deborah Hutton & Brian Winchester, 02/2004.
Global Learning On-Line
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it provides links to information, activities, and resources for educators interested in teaching about global issues.
Foreign Policy Association
Posted by: admin onRecommended because the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental, educational organization that educates Americans about significant international issues that influence their lives. Start by the Great Decisions Global Affairs Education Program and the Educators’ & Student Corners links. The Great Decisions Global Affairs Education Program is supplemented by a teacher’s guides & packets, briefing book, and classroom packets which are available through the FPA Bookstore. The Great Decisions guides include topics on world regions, terrorism, religion, globalization & trade, migration & refugees, the United Nations, and more.
URL: http://www.fpa.org/
Cyberschoolbus
Posted by: admin onRecommended because Cyberschoolbus provides a wealth of information for educators on the world and its issues. Some sections are very kid-friendly.
Greenpeace International (Hawaii)
Posted by: admin onRecommended because of its effort to provide various types of resources on environmental issues. Topics and materials included in this site are basic information about Greenpeace, texts, audio, visual resources on numerous environmental issues (such as climate change, forests, oceans, nuclear, toxics, trade and environment, and no war) that Greenpeace deals with. Start by ‘Site map’ since it presents all the topics that this site includes so that you can visit any topic including various types of resources (texts, news, and multimedia) from there. Be aware of the fact that each topic includes not only various kinds of resources, but also articles discussing the topics in depth by dividing into subtopics and regions. Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 8/14/03.
You Think!
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it is a very easy-to-navigate educational tool for environmental, financial, social, and cultural issues in the Middle East and North Africa. There is information on AIDS, climate change, corruption, education, energy, food & agriculture, gender, health, information & communications, international trade, natural resources, population, poverty, private sector development, sustainable development, urbanization, water & sanitation, and more. This site was originally recommended by the University of Texas. Start by clicking on each of the countries for a quick overview of statistics and general issues related to each country.
Oneworld.Net
Posted by: admin onRecommended because OneWorld is one of the world’s favorite and fastest-growing civil society networks online, supporting people’s media to help build a more just global society. It brings together the latest news and views from over 1,600 organizations promoting human rights awareness and fighting poverty worldwide. Users may find useful information categorized and organized by topics or regions/countries. Start by choosing any topic or country of your interest to see related guides and news.
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Posted by: admin onRecommended because IOM encompass a variety of migration management activities throughout the world. Topics and materials included in this site are information about migration issues including assisted returns, counter-trafficking, labour migration, migration health, movements, mass information, and technical cooperation on migration, migration policy and research programme, working group on gender issues, individual portraits, and links to relevant program and project web sites. Start by “Portraits” since it provides stories of individuals assisted by IOM. Be aware of the fact that this site offers pull-down menus for page and documents, program and project web sites, and IOM country web sites to link to particular pages. Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 5/13/04.
URL: http://www.iom.int/
Population Reference Bureau (PRB) (Michigan)
Posted by: admin onRecommended because of its effort to be the leader in providing timely and objective information on U.S. and international population trends and their implications. Topics and materials included in this site are news on focus areas, topics, and regions, educators, journalists, datafinder, quickfacts, and PRB library. Start by “Educators” since it provides lesson plans, resource guides, human population, US in the world, child 6 billion, teaching standards, and build a text. “QuickFacts” is also recommended since it provides information by topics related to population issues such as education, gender, population trend. Recommended by Masataka Kasai, 11/23/03.
URL: http://www.prb.org/
NATO
Posted by: admin onRecommended because of its extensive and up-to-date coverage of NATO, its history and current state. The site is a good resource for learning about this important international organization, and it is easy to navigate. Topics and materials included in the site are extensive photo, audio, video, and text archives which offer large amounts of information on NATO’s international involvement throughout its entire existence. Start by the “Welcome to NATO” section or the “Frequently Asked Questions” section to get basic information about NATO. It is also recommended to start with “Issues” as it offers information about critical concerns that NATO is currently dealing with. Be aware of the fact that NATO, well-promoted by its “high-tech” site to suite young generations’ needs for stimulating virtual presentation, though important to know and reference, in reality if a “left-over” of the Cold War. Its international role is and will be drastically changing to suite today’s political game. Reviewd by Aleksandr Kvasov, 08/20/03.
URL: http://www.nato.int/
The United Nations
Posted by: admin onRecommended because of its thorough presentation of possibly the single most powerful international political organization in the world. Although its international prestige and legitimacy have been weakened by the recent war in Iraq, the UN is still the only international organization rightfully serving the ideals of world peace and justice. The UN is the ultimate political institutions, whose immense international value and necessity are yet to be explored by the world. Topics and materials included in this site are a collection of extensive resources about UN — its history, current undertakings, and future goals. Start by the “About the United Nations” section and in particular with the “Organization Chart of the UN system” section, to get an idea of the complexity and size of this organization. It is also recommended to start with “Daily Briefing” provides daily updates on UN briefings and public press releases. Be aware of the fact that “The Situation in Iraq” presents up-to-date information on UN involvement in Iraq. Reviewed by Aleksandr Kvasov, 08/26/03.
International Monetary Fund
Posted by: admin onRecommended because of its portrayal of one of the largest international financial organizations in the world. The site is one of a kind resource for acquiring the extensive official data and information about the past, present and future planned activities of the largest foreign investment establishment in the world. Topics and materials included in the site are articles, assessments, data tables, development reports, maps, and various other information which concerns the work of IMF in over 180 countries around the world. Start by the “Poverty Reduction: Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers” section under Topics. This sections offers a look at the countries’ “macroeconomic, structural and social policies and programs over a three year or longer horizon to promote broad-based growth and reduce poverty, as well as associated external financing needs and major sources of financing.” This is a good starting point for learning about particular countries’ economic development progress and the role that the IMF is playing in that process. Be aware of the fact that information in this site, because of its official nature, depicts only the IMF’s “cultured” perspective on the matters. Reviewed by Aleksandr Kvasov, 07/21/03.
URL: http://www.imf.org/
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Posted by: admin onRecommended because WTO is a global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. Topics and materials included in this site are news, trade topics, resources, documents, and information about community/forum. Start by “What is WTO?” since it provides overview information about WTO. Be aware of the fact that “Trade Topics” provide in-depth information about Goods, Services, Intellectual Property, Dispute Settlement, and other topics. Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 5/6/04.
URL: http://www.wto.org/
Ethnologue country index — Languages of the World
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it lists all languages for each country with very detailed explanation, including the languages which are not commonly spoke and almost extinct. Start by the World , which provides an overall picturee. Be aware of the “more information” link for each language. This function will take viewer to more inforamtion about the langauge as well as their speakers.
The Stanley Foundation
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this non-profit, nonpartisan, private operating foundation focused on promoting and building support for principled multilateralism in addressing international issues. Current foundation initiatives include: Gulf Security, Southeast Asia in the 21st Century, United Nations in the 21st Century, US National Security Strategies, UNder Fire Radio Documentary, Projects in Our Neighborhood. Start by Start by Programs to see related materials and issues on this global village.
Rand Corporation
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it is the largest independent global research agency in the United States. The site includes publications of interested on topics such as terrorism, military strategy, education, international politics and culture. Start by examining the Publications section since most are available online for free. Be aware of that the majority of the publications are written by academics and experts in the field and may not be suitable for use within the classroom, but all the materials are excellent resources.
URL: http://www.rand.org/
Amnesty International
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this human rights organization provides rich resources on such topics as freeing prisoners of conscience, ensuring prompt and fair trials for political prisoners, abolishing the death penalty, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. See the current Campaigns and topics such as Arms Control, Stop Torture, Death Penalty, Refugees’ Rights, International Justice, Economic Globalization and Human Rights, Child Soldiers, Human Rights Education. Be aware of images and descriptions of torture. This site may be useful in teaching global issues related to slavery, indigenous peoples, refugees, and women rights.