The document provides information and ideas for teaching global issues as part of the curriculum, including: - Why it is important to teach global issues and enhance the curriculum with a global dimension - Examples of curriculum opportunities to teach about global themes like human rights, conflict resolution, and sustainability - Suggestions for global learning activities like researching global topics, creating products for real audiences, and participating in events like Peace Day - Websites that provide resources for teaching global issues

1. Alex Savage, AST www.commun ict y.org [email_address] R U GLOBAL?

3. Global Wombat Video

9. Have I got global news for you!

10. 40% 50% do not have access to adequate sanitation? What percentage of the world’s population… do not have access to clean drinking water? will go to bed hungry tonight? 10% 20% 30%

11. Every _ seconds a child dies of a treatable disease. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20% of the world’s population earn $ _ or less per day. A cow in the EU receives $ _ subsidy per day. 1 2 3

24. Peace One Day

27. Can Global Education improve learning? Learning about real places and communicating with a real audience gives work more meaning and purpose. Learning with purpose improves motivation. Motivated learning improves progress.