“Today’s students will be the citizens and leaders of the 21^st Century, heirs to a world that grows smaller and more interconnected everyday. For the United States (and Canada) to continue to prosper, all students must have the opportunities to learn about other world regions and languages. The world will demand it of them-we need to demand it of our educational system(s).” from the Asia Society website

www.asiasociety.org/education

The Asia Society website is outstanding for materials about Asian countries. It has numerous lesson plans from PreK-12 as well as background essays, maps, images and links to other resources.

www.asiainthecurriculum.org

This website is a project of Columbia University. In addition to syllabi, lesson plans and teaching materials about Asian countries, there is also a section on professional development which offers study abroad opportunities for educators. Some of the study abroad programs are offered free to qualified educators.

www.coolglobes.org                                                            

“Cool Globes is a non-profit organization established to raise awareness of global warming and inspire individuals and community leaders to embrace solutions. The Cool Globes Curriculum has been designed to be teacher and student friendly. Its intent is to increase awareness of human impacts on our planet, specifically those that contribute to global warming. It is divided into lessons that a teacher can either follow sequentially or use as supplements within their designed curriculum.” from the Cool Globes website

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”  Nelson Mandela

www.teachunicef.org

Teach UNICEF has a number of lesson plans for educators of middle and high school students. It is recognized that educators need effective tools to help their students develop the skills needed to survive and thrive in a world of dynamic change. This education program is designed to help educators bring a global understanding of the needs of children and families around the world into the classroom.