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An Urban World: UNICEF's new data visualization of urban population growth over the next 40 years.This graphic depicts countries and territories with 2050 urban populations exceeding 100,000. Circles are scaled in proportion to urban population size. Hover over a country to see how urban it is (percentage of people living in cities and towns) and the size of its urban population (in millions). 
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by Kristin Marino According to the Levin Institute at SUNY, globalization is …”a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment...
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Some great lesson ideas for Global Education, Critical thinking... all essential elements of a 21st Century classroom!
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This unit of work focuses upon the interconnections and inter-relationships that link teenage consumers living in the UK with societies and environments overseas (where the goods they purchase are made). As well as explaining how these connections work - and why they have come into being - the unit introduces students for the first time to some of the moral, ethical and environmental issues that are associated with the global trade in consumer goods (including child labour and food miles).
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Plenty of hands-on examples and case studies are provided that will help teachers deliver these themes in an accessible and interactive way. Students will gain a first impression of some key ideas relating to retail land use from convenience stores to retail parks.
Maree Whiteley's curator insight,
May 15, 2013 1:44 PM
"Plenty of hands-on examples and case studies are provided that will help teachers deliver these themes in an accessible and interactive way. Students will gain a first impression of some key ideas relating to retail land use from convenience stores to retail parks" 
Sally Egan's curator insight,
May 28, 2013 7:25 PM
Looks terrific for the new National Curriculum 'Geographies of Interconnections' for Yr 9.
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A very useful collection of classroom resources
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Investigate type and extent of change and the management strategies used in response to the effects of the changes for chosen environments.
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In 2013, students from across central western NSW and QLD are invited to write and illustrate a 15 page story about threatened species. Stories should focus on local plants, animals or communities that are under threat, the pressures they face and how we can conserve them for the future. The competition is open to all primary school students within the competition region (see the map for your region).
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NSW and Queensland...this one's for you!
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John Stanford International School has taken their international curriculum beyond multicultural understanding to teaching students about global issues and what they can do to take action.
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This selection of digital curriculum resources from the National Digital Learning Resources Network is designed to assist teachers to find, use and adapt teaching and learning materials that are aligned to the sustainability subject area of the Australian Curriculum.
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To empower young people to collaborate locally, regionally and globally in order to create sustainable solutions for global issues.
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Teacher resources to encourage a global perspective across the curriculum
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Many of London 2012's sustainability measures were given the thumbs up by UN Under-Secretary General and UN Environment Programme Executive Director Achim Steiner as he toured final preparations for the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Environmental education curriculum by mail and online for free at Kids for Saving Earth.
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Digital resources from ESA linked to AC Cross curriculum priority:Sustainability
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The Global Cardboard Challenge is an annual challenge that invites kids around the world to design and build awesome creations using cardboard, recycled materials and imagination. The challenge culminates in a Global Day of Play on October 5th bringing communities together to celebrate the creativity and imagination of children around the world. The goal this year is to engage 1 Million Kids in 70 Countries in Creative Play.. Join us in 2013.
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What a fun way to engage in Intercultural Understanding...
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This action-based film was created for Future Shots – the 2009 Sustainability Film Challenge for Young Victorians. The film explores what the term 'sustainability' means in a few different contexts, from economics to ecology and politics. This is a positive film that puts responsibility for sustainability in the hands of everyone – no matter how big or small their contribution.
Emily Middleton's comment,
June 7, 2013 4:41 AM
This great film was created by students at Courtney Gardens Primary School. It clearly explains the concept of sustainability, while also reminding us that it is everyone's responsibility. Students would enjoy watching the film and may enjoy creating their own sustainability films to share with their school community.
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This video shows pictures of our changing world and the impact we humans are having on it. This video asks the question: what role should we play in bringing about positive changes on our home.
Janneke Thurlow's curator insight,
April 5, 2013 7:18 PM
This video shows our world changing and the impact humans are having on it. It's about looking for a positive change.
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Maree Whiteley's insight:
So what does Global Education really look like? A great planning template...thanks Edutopia!
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John Stanford International School has been a model for curriculum with global perspectives, and now they are expanding their goal to include teaching students how they can take action to help address global issues.
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... "Instead of just teaching our students about the world, we're asking them, 'What are you going to do about it?' It's about taking action." For a school that has already been a leader in developing a global curricula(2), the next challenge "is figuring out how to make global citizenship more alive, more visible," the principal says.
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Sustainability addresses the ongoing capacity of Earth to maintain all life. Sustainable patterns of living meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Actions to improve sustainability are both individual and collective endeavours shared across local and global communities. They necessitate a renewed and balanced approach to the way humans interact with each other and the environment. Education for sustainability develops the knowledge, skills, values and world views necessary for people to act in ways that contribute to more sustainable patterns of living. It enables individuals and communities to reflect on ways of interpreting and engaging with the world. Sustainability education is futures-oriented, focusing on protecting environments and creating a more ecologically and socially just world through informed action. Actions that support more sustainable patterns of living require consideration of environmental, social, cultural and economic systems and their interdependence
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The Humanities Learning Area has several direct links to the organising ideas listed within the Sustainability Cross-Curriculum Priority v8.1.
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The Enviro-Stories program was initiated by PeeKdesigns as an attempt to engage primary school students in developing a sense of place with their local environment. Stories are written about local issues, by local kids, for local kids. It entails an interdisciplinary approach by combining elements of Science, Environmental Studies, Creative Arts and English.
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The Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative (AuSSI) - Homepage is a partnership of the Australian Government, the States and Territories that supports schools to work towards a sustainable future.
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For the Yanesha, an indigenous group living in Ñagazú, Peru, the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices has meant increased incomes, greater environmental stewardship and enhanced opportunit...
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Curriculum-based marine education resources including lesson plans, student worksheets, fact sheets, posters, articles, case studies, presentations and games
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Australian Water Education Toolkit Resources: Water for the Future priorities taking action on climate change, securing water supplies, using water wisely, supporting healthy rivers.
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