Describes a lesson designed to involve students in grades 6 through 8 in learning how geography was affected the problem of world hunger. Emphasis is placed on using maps, globes, atlases, and geographic dictionaries, as well as books, magazines, and other resources. (MES)

This publication discusses world problems related to poverty and possible ways to escape those problems. Sections include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "And the Poor Get Poorer" (reporting data on income distribution in many countries); (3) "The Global Poverty Trap" (describing various hindrances to improving conditions at the local, national, and…

Discusses the issue of human population. Illustrates the projections of the growing human population in terms of developed and less developed countries. Describes the family planning programs in several countries. Lists three references for further reading. (YP)

This document consists of answers to questions on various aspects of world population. They are: What is the population of the world? How fast is the population of the world growing? When will the population of the world stop growing? Is the term "population explosion" accurate? Why did this sudden growth occur? Did people have more babies than…

Consists of 12 articles that provide practical lesson and activity ideas for teaching about global issues in the context of home economics. Emphasis is placed on activities for World Food Day, school displays with a global approach, and outreach programs involving food, clothing, and books. (CH)

Urges emphasis on the economic and political aspects of geography to help students understand the relevance of geography in contemporary world situations. Presents activities to guide students into a study of developing countries. Focuses on population growth, distribution and movement, options for growing poor populations, and causes of uneven…

This booklet examines the historical roots from which today's Caribbean societies evolved, and the wide variety of social, economic and political entities that make up the Caribbean region today. Separate chapters discuss and compare the economies of the region, its political systems, and the increasingly important phenomenon of Caribbean…

As the world embarks on a new millennium, the reality of child labor in developing and industrialized nations seems daunting. This teacher's guide is designed to introduce the subject of child labor to middle school students. The guide's intent is to provide teachers with ideas and suggestions that will help them in preparing their own lesson…

Discusses how to shape the policies, launch the programs, and harness the resources for convincing ordinary people throughout the world to change in response to environmental crisis. Provides many political examples. Lists three references for further reading. (YP)

This document, a handbook for teaching peace education, is for use as part of a carefully planned strategy to achieve both the substantive and normative goals of peace education. Objectives include knowledge of the causes of violence and injustice and the possibilities of transcending them and attitudes favoring the behavioral and structural…

This publication provides a directory of useful resources for educators on specific topics and countries pertaining to development issues. It includes publications, slide-shows, kits, games, descriptions of each resource, photographs, and small maps of 22 countries. The materials are presented in French and English and are organized into four…

What is meant by human rights is discussed, and the historical and economic reasons why Western and third world nations embrace different philosophies of international human rights are examined. (RM)

These lesson plans are designed for secondary students but also can be used at the middle school and college levels. The lessons focus on the environment and development, both globally and locally. Each unit contains objectives, a lesson plan, student handouts, overhead transparency masters, student enrichment activities, suggestions for further…

These lesson plans were developed by a participant in the Fulbright Summer Seminar on Indonesia. The materials provide information for teaching about economic and social factors affecting development of the region. There are four lessons in the packet. The lessons are: (1) "Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces" (geographical, historical,…

Designed for use by school and community groups, this kit is divided into three parts. The "Source Book," the core of the program, provides background information on Gandhi, details on the links between Mahatma Gandhi and UNICEF, and a comprehensive bibliography to facilitate further research. Separate one-page readings relate Gandhi's…