Cambridge IGCSE™ Cambridge IGCSE™ Global Perspectives 0457 (for examination from 2018) Suggested resources The resources listed below have not been through the Cambridge International quality assurance process but have been found suitable for use with various parts of the syllabus by teachers. This resource list includes website links providing direct access to internet resources. Cambridge International is not responsible for the accuracy or content of information contained in these websites. The inclusion of a link to an external website should not be understood to be an endorsement of that website or the site's owners (or their products/services). Title Global Dimension Website www.globaldimension.org.uk/ Description This site provides reviews of 350 teaching resources for learners aged 14-16 (books, films, websites, etc.). UK source but global topics covered. Title Oxfam Website www.oxfam.org.uk/education Description Oxfam’s education website designed for teachers in UK but with a range of material which may be suitable for international schools. Title BBC World Class Website www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00cthf6 Description BBC website aimed at supporting schools who wish to make international links. Title eTwinning Website www.etwinning.net Description Website for linking schools based in the European Community, allowing them to communicate and collaborate on projects. Title British Council Website www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources Description Advice on linking between UK and international schools. Case studies, collaborative projects and professional development. Title Teacher Tube Website www.teachertube.com Description Free online community for sharing instructional videos. You can tag, upload, and share videos worldwide and more Title Amnesty International UK Website www.amnesty.org.uk Description Global Organisation campaigning for the end of abuses to human rights. Suggested resources: Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457 1 Title Religious Tolerance Website www.religioustolerance.org/var_rel.htm Description Information on religious tolerance and various belief systems. Title The religions and environment education programme Website www.reepinfo.org/ Description Religions, environment and education. Provides background information on the core beliefs of world Title World Wildlife Fund Website www.worldwildlife.org/teaching-resources Description Downloadable teaching resources covering a wide range of subjects from rainforests to reviews, climate change to citizenship. Title Food and trees for Africa Website www.trees.org.za Description South African social enterprise addressing sustainable development. Title Soil Association Website www.soilassociation.org/ Description UK membership charity campaigning for healthy, humane and sustainable food, farming and land use. Title Friends of the earth Website www.foe.co.uk Description A UK-based charity website that campaigns for solutions to environmental problems. Title Kew Botanic Gardens Website www.kew.org/science-conservation/plants-fungi/useful Description Contains links to teaching resources. Title Your climate. Your life. Website www.yourclimateyourlife.org.uk/ Description Royal Geographical Society website to highlight the issues of climate change for young people. Title Carbon Trust Website www.carbontrust.co.uk/publications Description Free energy saving guides available for download. Tools, guides and reports to help businesses or public sector organisations address climate change and harness the economic benefits from the move to a low-carbon economy. Title One World Website www.oneworld.net Description News from over 1600 human rights websites. Suggested resources: Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457 2 Title IPIS Website www.ipisresearch.be/?&lang=en Description International Peace Information Service. An independent research institute devoted to peace and development in sub-Saharan Africa. Focus on arms trade, exploitation of natural resources, and business and human rights. Title BBC Website http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4850986.stm Description Example of UK variations in infant mortality (for topic on disease and health). Title Website BBC Development and Health www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/int/geog/health/health/index.shtml A resource with an interactive map to look at cholera, cancer, malaria and coronary heart disease. Description Title World Health Organisation Website www.who.int/topics/obesity/en/ Description World Health Organisation site with resources on obesity. Title World Health Organisation Website www.who.int/topics/child_health/en/index.html Description World Health Organisation unit on child health and development. Title Population Reference Bureau Website www.prb.org/Publications/Reports/2014/ncd-risk-youth-africa.aspx Description Noncommunicable diseases – risk factors among young people in Africa Title United States Census Bureau Website www.census.gov Description The US Census Bureau conducts demographic, economic, and geographic studies of other countries, and is the gateway to all national statistics sites. Title Disabled People’s International Website www.dpi.org Description Disabled Peoples’ International – an organisation that promotes the rights of disabled people worldwide. Title Unicef Website www.childinfo.org Description Unicef website focused on child welfare. Title Action Aid Website www.actionaid.org Description International charity website with national site links. Suggested resources: Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457 3 Title Avert Website www.avert.org Description Global information and education on HIV and AIDS Title Stonewall Website www.stonewall.org.uk/ Description Stonewall is the lesbian, gay and bisexual society campaigning to prevent and tackle homophobic bullying in schools and colleges. Title International Labour Organisation Website www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/strat/download/get08.pdf Description Global employment trends and other links. Title The Guardian Website www.theguardian.com/global-development/poverty-matters/2011/jan/25/ilo-highunemployment-young-global-recession Description Article about global unemployment. Title BBC World Service Website www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/sci_tech/features/essentialguide/theme_fam.shtml Description Resource about population and family structure change. Two podcasts available on global demographic change and changing family structure. Title Centre for Alternative Technology Website www.cat.org.uk/ Description Practical information about sustainable alternatives for fuel and energy (for the topic on climate change) Title United for Human Rights Website www.humanrights.com/#/what-are-human-rights Description Education and resources about human rights. Title The Guardian Website www.theguardian.com/media/socialnetworking Description News articles and stories relating to social networking, media and communication. Title HG Website www.hg.org/crime.html Description Information about criminal law. Title Website Foreign Commonwealth Development Office www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office The Foreign Commonwealth Development Office is the part of the UK government that manages the UK’s aid to poor countries and works to get rid of extreme poverty, and tackle global challenges with international partners. Description Suggested resources: Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457 4 Title Global Issues Website www.globalissues.org/article/4/poverty-around-the-world Description Information and resources for poverty around the world, including social, political, economic and environmental Issues. Title Sport and Recreation Website www.sportandrecreation.org.uk/ Description The Sport and Recreation Alliance brings together the sport and recreation sector and supports members to tackle the challenges and take advantage of opportunities, by working with Government, policy makers and the media. Title Global Sports Development Website www.globalsportsdevelopment.org/?gclid=COm0_876lqcCFUYifAodPyxUbw Description This foundation delivers and supports initiatives that promote fair play, education, and the benefits of abuse-free sport for youth. Title Computers for Schools, Kenya Website www.cfsk.org/ Description An agency working to move Kenya into the digital age by training, supplying of computers and other ICT products as well as providing internet to schools. Title Digital Links Website www.digital-links.org/ Description Information about recycling computers and providing technology in the developing world. Title Digital Divide Institute Website www.digitaldivide.org Description The DDI formulates innovations to enhance social, environmental, cultural, and human impacts of the internet as it spreads towards remote regions of the planet. Their focus is called Meaningful Broadband. Title Fairtrade Website www.fairtrade.org.uk Description Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. Title Ethical Consumer Website www.ethicalconsumer.org Description Information for consumers on how to buy ethically-sourced goods. Title Taking it Global Website https://issues.tigweb.org/culture Description Discussions about international culture, and a network for young people to learn about, engage with, and work towards tackling global challenges. Suggested resources: Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457 5 Title History World Website www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ab79 Description The history of transport and travel. Title Google Earth Website www.google.com/earth/index.html Description Explore, search and discover by combining the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to put the world’s geographical information at your fingertips. Title Global Education Website www.globaleducation.edu.au/redirection.html Description Teacher resources supporting the integration of a global perspective across the curriculum in Australia. Resources also for various Global Perspectives’ topics. Title Water Aid Website https://www.wateraid.org/uk/ Description International website with country specific pages. Water Aid work with governments and policy makers to provide millions of people with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, enabling entire communities to unlock their potential, break free from poverty and improve their lives. Title NRDC Website www.nrdc.org/issues/water-pollution Description National Resource Defense Council, US, working towards protection of natural resources. Title Lenntech Website www.lenntech.com/water-food-agriculture.htm Description Article about the use of water in agriculture and the production of food. Title HREA Website www.hrea.org/?doc_id=404 Description Human rights education associates – articles about global issues surrounding food and water. Copyright © UCLES 2020 Suggested resources: Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457 6
