Conflict has been a constant state throughout human history. While different regions have periods of peace, conflict is always occurring in some part of the globe at any given time.
Global Awareness
Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues; understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages; learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles.
To mark the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Museum of the American Revolution presents a 360-degree panoramic gallery of images, high-resolution photos of art and artifacts, and a guided audio tour exploring the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today.
BBC Learning Hub is a free global education platform offering more than 1,000 videoclips, lesson plans, and student activities for preK–12 teachers, students, and families. The platform, launching first in the US with plans for international expansion, is designed to enhance instruction in classrooms and support at-home learning.
From ancient myths and sacred texts to modern novels, literature didn’t appear at random. It spread, collided, and evolved over centuries. What if students could see it all not as a list of books, but as a living, breathing world?
Young people face an increasingly complex world with global conflicts, social injustices, and mental health challenges shaping their realities. Teaching students about peace helps them develop problem-solving and social–emotional skills and promotes compassion, critical thinking, and collaboration—essential tools for navigating and solving the complex challenges they face and becoming impactful and engaged global citizens.
What was life like in the Viking Age? How did it feel to be aboard the longships on the way to battle? Although historians don’t know the answers to all questions about the Viking Age, they do know a lot about how the Vikings lived, what their ships looked like, and where they traveled on their voyages.
K–12 students are invited to make their voices heard this fall by writing a letter to a local elected representative that explains a global issue they want the person to prioritize, explains how it connects to their local community, and proposes a solution.
Thanksgiving is a major part of American culture. It is a time for families to come together, express gratitude, and enjoy a bountiful feast. Yet, expressions of thankfulness extend far beyond the borders of the United States. Gratitude is a universal sentiment, and cultures around the world have their own distinct ways of celebrating and giving thanks.
Topical Talk is a program from The Economist Educational Foundation that supports weekly classroom discussions about the news while helping students develop essential critical thinking and communication skills along with media literacy and civic education. The program has three components: Resources, Festivals, and Prizes.
Grand strategy games can help students not only learn important historical facts but also improve their critical thinking skills. Players …