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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Let My People Go: Debate and Diplomacy to Free Soviet Jews - Home
Wonderful example of a student workshop
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Curriculum Resources | Choices Program
Overview
The U.S. Role in a Changing World helps students reflect on global changes, assess national priorities, and decide for themselves the role the United States should play in the world today.
For many, the attacks of September 11th, 2001 brought home the importance of international issues. The war in Iraq has added to the immediacy of international issues. While questions about terrorism and security are high on the list of concerns, other issues also clamor for attention. A changing global economy, the threat of climate change, and the spread of HIV/AIDS are on policymakers' radar screens.
Readings
Readings review the forces that shape the U.S. role in the world today. Part I reviews three critical turning points in the history of U.S. foreign policy. Part II examines several pressing issues facing the United States and the world today: the economy, human health and the environment, international relations, and culture and values. Part III explores security concerns in the United States and considers how the issues presented in Part II influence policy decisions about security.
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KC3 Kids Creating Community Content
PROJECT OVERVIEW
- No matter where you live in the world your community is unique. What can others learn from your area, your citizens, your natural or agricultural resources or your local and national treasures? What can you share with others that will enhance their view of your culture, your country or your heritage and our world? This standards based project seeks to tap into the creative nature of students as you look at your community with new eyes and explore ways to share your findings with others using videoconferencing and technology as a resource.
- Student Teams will research a topic in their community.
- Students will develop a 30 – 45 minute informational program geared toward a specific audience educating them on the topic.
- Each team will present their live videoconference to another school between December 6, 2010 - March 31, 2011.
- Programs will be delivered using H.323 compatible videoconferencing equipment.
- The project will be aligned to the national standards of your country.
Optional:
Teachers/Teams may sign up for FREE webinar conversations hosted by CILC. Each webinar will be devoted to a different aspect of program development and will feature a seasoned educator who has already participated in KC3 and will share their knowledge and tips. Each session will be followed by Q and A.
AmeriCorps.gov > AmeriCorps State and National
The largest of AmeriCorps programs, AmeriCorps State and National provides funds to local and national organizations and agencies committed to using national service to address critical community needs in education, public safety, health and the environment.
Each of these organizations and agencies, in turn, uses their AmeriCorps funding to recruit, place, and supervise AmeriCorps members.
After successful completion of their term of service, AmeriCorps members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school at Title IV schools, or to repay qualified student loans. Fulltime AmeriCorps members also receive a modest living allowance, health care benefits, and child care assistance.
Your World. Your Chance to Make It Better.
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Voices of Youth
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Young People & Social Change Issues
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Suggested Talks | TEDxYouthDay 2011
TEDxYouthDay
November 20, 2011
TEDxYouthDay 2011
TEDxYouthDay is a series of TEDx events happening all around the world on November 20, Universal Children’s Day. These events are designed to empower and inspire young people.
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Expedition | TEDxOilSpill
TEDxOilSpill Expedition
This is a week-long project to document the current situation in the Gulf of Mexico and bring a first hand report back to the TEDxOilSpill event in Washington DC on June 28th. We'll be working on land, air, and maybe even on boat. Our team is composed of several talented photographers and videographers. In addition to documentation of oil on the water and on the beach, we're particularly interested in the human side of the equation and will be talking to some of the people most affected by the catastrophe in the Gulf. We'll also be documenting any and all evidence of media interference by BP, the Coast Guard, or other officials.
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