National Peace Corps Association: Classroom Materials
NPCA Global Education (www.peacecorpsconnect.org/resources/education) helps educators, parents, current and
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and other interested citizens find the resources, networking and support they
need to bring a global perspective into classrooms and communities. By providing Educational resources, our goal
is to promote students’ knowledge of, understanding of and respect for the people, cultures and nations of the
world. Other resources available include a quarterly newsletter and a weekly email newsletter. Contact NPCA at
globaled@peacecorpsconnect.org for more information about these resources.
There are many different ways to connect your classroom to the global community:
 Lesson Plans, Curriculum and Teaching Materials
 Global Classroom Connections
 Resource Collections and Virtual Libraries
 Interactive and Informational Websites
 Classroom Programs and Presenters
 Art, Film, and Video Resources
These are a few materials highlighted by Madeline Uraneck, WAFLT November 2010
Lesson Plans, Curriculum & Teaching Materials
The Cyberschoolbus
www.un.gov/cyberschoolbus
U.N. Global Teaching & Learning Project resources including: lesson & project plans on many global issues;
Information Database; Global Issues briefing papers for students; Peace Education units; Poverty Curriculum and
more.
Outreach World
http://www.outreachworld.org/
Interdisciplinary, cross-regional and standard-specific units, lessons and instructional aids designed by teachers and
scholars and tested by practicing precollegiate teachers affiliated with the National Resource Center network.
Human Rights Resource Center
http://www.hrusa.thisismyhome.org/index.html
Human rights education resource for primary and secondary students, which seeks to create peaceful, effective, and
fun learning environments for all to excel. Includes online model units for grades K-12, a unique student-centered
education process, and a wide scope of additional resources to share emerging practices and tools.
African Studies Center of Boston University
http://www.bu.edu/africa/outreach/
Resource Library for educators wishing to improve their teaching about Africa: curricula, lesson plans, videos,
slides, children’s books, handouts, maps, posters.
Stanley Foundation Now Showing event-in-a-box Toolkit
http://www.stanleyfoundation.org/nowshowing.cfm
The toolkit provides everything groups need to put together an event that will explore U.S. leadership in today’s
uncertain world. The toolkit contains DVDs, an event planner, guides, and other helpful tips and resources for
putting together a successful event.
WE ALL posters & international calendar
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Madison have developed wonderful, large posters of photos from around the
world on many themes, “We all play,” “We all work”, as well as their award-winning calendars with hundreds of
holidays from all the world’s current and former Peace Corps countries. Make great classroom and hallway posters.
Global Classroom Connections
UNICEF Voices of Youth Program
http://www.unicef.org/voy/
Online discussion forum for students and teachers to discuss global issues and global educational projects. The
website also contains informational links on how young people can make a difference or simply learn more about
global issues
Darfur Sister Schools Program
http://www.darfurdreamteam.org/content/get-involved
The Darfur Sister Schools Program offers an opportunity for American students and teachers to become connected
to “sister schools” in twelve refugee camps in Chad, where children displaced by the war in Darfur strive to gain a
good education and opportunities for the future. Students will be able to learn about the culture and community of
their sister school and share their own story as well. Schools involved will inspire and encourage others to take
action on global issues.
I*EARN
http://www.iearn.org/
International Education and Resource Network is the world's largest non-profit global network that enables teachers
and youth to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a
difference in the world. 130 Countries, 30 Languages, 26,000 Educators, 2 Million Youth
Coverdell World Wise Schools
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/
A Peace Corps program for schools, offering speakers on global topics, correspondence with a current volunteer,
Lesson plans, Teacher guides, videos and global education links.
TakingITGlobal.org
http://www.tigweb.org/
An online community that connects youth to find inspiration, access information, get involved, and take action in
their local and global communities. Includes blogs, art galleries, articles and poems, and discussion forums by and
for members from all over the world.
Resource Collections and Virtual Libraries
Peace Corps Online Library
http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=pchq.ol
Since 1961, Peace Corps Volunteers have worked with diverse cultures in 136 countries. Many materials can be
useful to U.S. teachers who work in communities with diverse cultures or teach English to speakers of other
languages. The Teaching and Learning section includes ideas for standards-based lessons and activities involving
environmental education, reading and writing about the world, teaching to diverse groups, girls’ education, and
teaching about geography, cultures and service.
TeachGlobalEd.net: Online Resources for Global Educators
http://teachglobaled.net/
Over 5,000 reviews of resources to strengthen teaching and learning about the world. The collections of resources
are arranged by region and by global topics and include websites, print materials, and media.
The Global Ed Yellow Pages
http://www.globaledyellowpages.org/
A directory of global education resources for K-12 teachers compiled by Dr. Kenneth A. Tye.
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Interactive and Informational Websites
Kids Around the World
http://www.katw.org/
Kids Around the World, a Global TeachNet project, uses the Internet to introduce elementary school-age children in
the United States to the lives of children of the same age in developing countries. Children around the world were
interviewed to create Kids Around the World, and each profile includes a written English translation of the
interview, audio of the interview, and photos of the child, oftentimes including something referenced in the
interview.
Free Rice
http://www.freerice.com/
A fun, interactive game allows students (and teachers) to test their knowledge as well as help fight hunger! For
every question that is correctly answered, Free Rice donates ten grains of rice through the U.N. World Food
Program to help fight world hunger. The more you play, the more rice you help donate. Now offers question topics
such as art, chemistry, geography, grammar, language learning, and math.
Beyond the Fire
http://archive.itvs.org/beyondthefire/
Beyond the Fire takes you into the lives of teenage refugees through various text and audio stories and other
educational resources.
UN Works
http://www.un.org/works/
This website puts a human face on serious issues (Business, Children, Development, Education, Emergencies,
Environment, Health, HIV/AIDS, Human Rights, Labour, Peace and Women) by telling stories about real people.
Filled with resource links for teachers and students who want to learn more about the issues and get involved.
Against All Odds
http://www.playagainstallodds.com/
Against All Odds is an online game created to increase students’ awareness and knowledge about refugee situations
by putting players in the position of a refugee.
PANWAPA
http://www.panwapa.com/
A website that inspires and empowers young children to become global citizens: awareness of the wider world,
appreciating similarities and differences, and understanding issues of economic inequality.
Classroom Programs and Presenters
KIDS Can Make a Difference
http://www.kidscanmakeadifference.org/
Grades 6-12 program for students to become empowered about poverty & hunger issues; Finding Solutions to
Hunger Teacher Guide with 25 lesson plans; Hunger Quiz; Newsletter; Hunger Facts.
Map Painting Project
http://sites.google.com/site/theworldmapproject/
Download an instruction manual for painting a world map on the wall of your school. This project is popular with
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teachers and Peace Corps volunteers around the world and is an excellent way to teach geography and engage
students in thinking about the world and their place in it.
O Ambassadors
http://www.freethechildren.com/oambassadors/
The O Ambassadors educational program seeks to inspire young people to If we are to succeed in nurturing criticalthinking, active global citizens, Focus on U.N. Millennium Development Goals and awareness of poverty,
education, health, sustainable development.
Art, Film, and Video Resources
Journeys in Film
http://www.journeysinfilm.org/
Program combines the viewing of foreign language films with innovative lesson plans and facilitated, interactive
discussion that creates an immersive, high-impact experience for middle school students. Helps school systems
enrich their social studies offerings without increasing personnel while meeting their federal and state educational
performance mandates.
International Child Art Foundation
http://www.icaf.org/
Works to build bonds of friendship and trust between American children and children of the world through the arts.
ICAF Website includes an art gallery and information on the program and how to get involved.
What’s Going On?”
http://www.un.org/works/goingon/goinghome.html
Website based on the popular ten-episode TV series of the same name which was created by the United Nations in
partnership with Showtime. Each episode stars a Hollywood actor/actress like Meg Ryan with children who fell
victim to social problems such as intolerance and poverty. Each episode was shot in a different country with
different actors/actresses (Michael Douglas, Angelina Jolie, Susan Sarandon).
The Many Colors of Islam
anissa_joy@yahoo.com
In 2004, children from Indonesia participated in the “Islam Berwarna-warni: The Many Colors of Islam” exhibition
project. This project introduces American children and their families to the lives of Muslim children in Indonesia
through artistic expression. Contact Anissa Paulsen, Curator at: anissa_joy@yahoo.com
Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Who are Muslims? Part 3: Practicing Islam Part 4: Holidays
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